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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1912
Page
4
Fragmentary dialogue shows a playful classroom scene with characters Papa Sonny Muriel and Muriel Gold trading jokes about trademarks products and alimony. The text shifts to a school setting where a teacher questions Muriel and Jimmy about prudence and war. Jenson.
Dr. George W. Bowling of Oklahoma argues for a compulsory school program teaching oral hygiene to curb risks. He cites sanitation benefits and claims the crusade addresses a cosmic urge that would vanish after the sun goes out, delaying widespread kissing.
The Pall Mall Gazette reports Roosevelt acts to form a new party in the United States. The paper says there is reason to believe the future will justify Roosevelt and his allies amid a divided, cynical political system in the Republican and Democratic parties.
A cheeky column notes public interest in Baltimore reporting as voters from Democrats Republicans standpatters and progressives all follow the streetcar issue and court disputes. The piece mocks a council fear of overreach and frames broad political engagement as common.
The piece contrasts daily life with the quadrennial political frenzy and endorses a city federation plan for charity and social work under Mayor Cotterill. It weighs whether voters will accept a dark horse candidate headed by W. J. B. or stick with the donkey as the party symbol.
The clipping remarks that predatory interests align with the party serving them, mentions July 17 as Potlatch date, discusses women’s suffrage on the Ohio ballot, and references political maneuvering around William and Champ Clark with a tone of satire about elections and public festivities.
In letters to The Star I and II residents denounce Saturday night disorder on Seattle, Renton & Southern cars. They urge Rainier Valley police presence, stricter arrests, and safer travel for women and all riders, while criticizing higher speed limits downtown roads.
A middle aged woman hands a package to a stamp window clerk in Atlantic City New Jersey. The clerk weighs it asks for writing and the woman replies it is for her daughters whining. He remarks one cent.
A rural postmaster recalls a boy’s thrifty question in a humorous vignette. The youth asks about postal cards and rushes to decide, finally declaring he will take one. The anecdote reflects small town routines and cost awareness in a bygone era.
Retired J D R plans to locate small dealers he harmed in his long and successful career and reimburse them for losses. The message notes his intent to address past actions and settle outstanding grievances.
A collage of quotations and satirical lines from authors such as Tom Moore Tom Reed and Coleridge on life joy pity and virtue. The fragmentary notes reference social wisdom humor and moral reflection with playful asides and literary allusions.
John Gallagher, a 28 year old deputy prosecuting attorney in King County Washington, has been served with about 2000 divorce petitions since January 1909. The article notes liberal Washington grounds for divorce and Gallagher’s tasks beyond handling marital cases.
Moore Thurlow Bergen players in Old Heidelberg at the Berlin style venue. Metropolitan and Dark present vaudeville. Seattle Dark offers silent cinema. Orpheum, Empress and Pantages showcase vaudeville. Clemmer shows photoplays and vaudeville. Melbourne offers photoplays and van shows.
The report highlights the Brown faced joke act by the Man Brothers as they perform on stage. Bill Rogers demonstrates lariat throwing with the Mexican va jiley claiming cow punching skills. The Four Lyric Latins entertain while Chinko introduces new juggling tricks and Minnie Kaufman displays clever cycling stunts.
At the Empress this week audiences may enjoy Kelly & Wilder as headliners singing old songs, Parrot acts by Prof Victor Nibio, and magician B J Moore performing sleight of hand. A comedy sketch titled Rained In about a girl mistaken for a cook completes the lineup.
A fragment from Tit Bits notes a scene with Norah surprised by a policeman, the exchange hinting at a lively arrest moment and public amusement in a bustling street setting. The brief trace suggests a humorous vignette about mistaken identity and crowd reactions.
A historical note shows the Beeleyport House proprietor outpacing the postmaster in stamp sales and offering free stationery as part of his success. The quote from Charles Sumner highlights fame built on aiding human happiness, echoing the era's philanthropic wording.
Ma Tully performed a headline stunt in The Battle Cry of Freedom at the Orpheum last night, introducing Kaunf as part of the show.
An advertisement promotes a Dutch neck and shoulder cosmetic remedy claiming instant removal of blemishes tan freckles and collar wrinkles. It instructs mixing Kutux and acqua desel with water to create a home apply solution and promises permanent soft smooth skin after continued use with no rubbing off.
Wood's Canine Actors headline a standout animal act praised for cleverness and popularity. Frederick Ireland and Casino Dancing Girls top the bill with Nema Catto, the Valentinos, and El Barto offering aerial, dance, and magic in a lively variety program.
A fragmented page describes simple homemade beauty preparations. It mentions using hot water, glycerin, and hazel or toners to cleanse and soften skin, plus a skin lotion for facial care. It also references hair care and a nightly routine to promote smoothness and silkiness.
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