Some of Grandmas Tales from the P I
A humorous skewering of political fibs by the P I while describing a nonpartisan lawyers primary in King County. It mocks Kenneth Mackintosh and the court house primary intrigues, praises conscience, and hints at county road mismanagement by commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
King County
Kenneth Mackintosh
Mackintosh
P.I
Star
Board of
Ben Abraham
Father Abraham
P.L
Hitching Your Wagon to a Star and Living Fires of Purpose
An essay exhorts readers to uphold high aims and persistent effort. It compares failing to rise with a weary driver to a man who drifts into mediocrity, urging continual pursuit of lofty ideals and the danger of losing enthusiasm as life wanes.
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Emerson
Primary results praised despite political maneuvering
The Star argues the recent legal primary achieved real good despite log rolling and efforts to turn it into a convention. It notes several unsuitable aspirants were discouraged from pursuing the superior court bench, while most candidates were men of solid legal ability.
Diana's Diary and Payhe Dunklader's Lady Cossacks gig
The diary entry describes Diana visiting Payhe Dunklader who flaunts a new outfit and claims membership in the Lady Cossacks Military band. Payhe announces she signed with the renowned group and invites Diana to tomorrow's rehearsal, while Diana jokes about her own lack of musical talent.
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Payehe Dunklader
Peyehe
Diana
Ays
Payche
Lady Cossacks
Europe
Peyche
Primordial Fearlessness Sparks Unlikely Heroism
Misa Van Norten declares courage vital and inspires her lover Mr. McNestle. After a confrontation behind a sycamore and telephone post, a punch lands and McNestle blacks out. He awakens with Van Norten beside him, hair brushed from his face, as a hulking stranger reveals the mix up and the pair share a hopeful, if tangled, moment.
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Misa van Norten
Mr. McNeade
Mies van Norten
Mr. McNestle
Mise van Norten
Mr. McNeatle
Mr. McNestie
McNestie
Miss van Norten
Mr. McNeatie
Mr. McNeste
Mr. Mc
Theatre managers demand play text triggering rights dispute
A quoted fragment describes a playwright resisting managers requests to view the script, deeming it an invasion of rights while noting she would not permit them to see the obscenario. The scene features a lifelong physician and a biting exchange.
Patient taunts physician in casual morning exchange
A brusque patient and a bemused doctor clash in a brief scene. The patient jokes about avoiding sickness while entering the room and the doctor responds with a sharp, humorous retort.
Spigelia and a Father’s Harsh Welcome
An ardent youth asks about his father’s reaction to a matter while the girl reassures him that a blunt reply is likely but not to be taken to heart. The scene mentions a sweater and Piper & Taft’s in passing.
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Spigelia
Bhuckal
Alfred
Fragmented Stage Chat Echoes Through Courtroom Exchange
The dialogue depicts a judge noting a heated exchange about corn and fashion while a character comments on another’s health and attire. Overheard lines include remarks about a pompous hairstyle and a misplaced cigar as the scene unfolds in a courtroom setting.
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Star Publishing CO
Geventh Ave
Spa
Ballard Star Agency
Matard
Ay Monert
Patland
Everete Star Agency
Tierreti Bros
Hockefeller
Postoffice
Beattie, & Washington
Plese
Kiddighly
A. M. Perkerson
Josh Wise
Bigelow Axminster
Brussels
Bigelow
Axminster
Mattings
Portieres
S.A. S
Lee
Oregon Rnr
ER. & Navigation
Union Ticket Office
Ellie
Navy Yard
Rhode Island
Yester Way
First Avenue
Pike ST
Westlake Ave
Akerco
SiTron
Seattles
Reg Omes
Damachinsky
Pinaud
Lister
Mary Goldman
Quaker Drug Company
PIKE
Mr. Basco
Beariah
Piper & Taft's
H. L. Klein
James GT
A. S. Navy Yard
Monticello
Ose
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