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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1913
Page
4
In a Kentucky city a teacher urged a mothers club to ensure a hungry boy gets lunch. The club investigated and ruled the case unworthy, leaving the child without midday meals while others receive care. The piece condemns the perils of cold bureaucratic charity.
A 1913 editorial urges Woodrow Wilson to lead with humanity rather than party, warning he will face a loyal party wing and demands on his allegiance. It argues the democracy must prove its trust and avoid combat with hardline factional forces to succeed.
A reader argues against pay and living conditions that reduce a woman to bare survival. She insists a girl with six dollars a week deserves dignity, clothing, meals, and a chance at motherhood and progress, warning against degrading, starvation-like poverty. She asks what about medical bills and days off, opposing a system that keeps women merely to survive.
Editorial argues adding three more motorcycle officers per shift could save lives despite costs. Cites two elderly killed and a child run over to justify police funding and predicts fines may cover the expense. Also critiques politicians and lawmakers on road safety and reforms.
An advertisement touts Hay's Hair Health as a remedy to restore natural color and vitality to grey or faded hair. It claims quick, permanent results, scalp cleansing, and lasting effect, urging buyers to avoid other restorers and purchase from Bartell Drug Stores.
A fragmented notes style column mixes whimsical observations and questions about Earth customs. The piece cites Fred Schaefer and mentions a friend, odd replies about Italian singers, a joke about women and last words, and a small-town sporting page snapshot of spring signs and local people.
The Star receives letters condemning insanitary Seattle conditions including spit and coin transfer on streetcars. A longtime conductor cites daily risk from coins spat into fares and passed along, especially by women, calling for stronger public health measures.
A quirky collection of anecdotes features an Ohio man identified by his tattoo who won a fortune, a city editor advising a novice reporter, and a tale of a French husband in Seattle whose wife insists wives are superior and returns to Paris.
A compilation of humorous vignettes and short passages from Best Short Stories of the Day. The text includes a Chambers anecdote about a man in North Jersey, a witty exchange with a boy, and a card game interruption reflecting early 20th century humor.
Blake Furniture Co. advertises brass beds at 415 417 Pike, inviting readers to shop with display and sale terms.
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