Why Not Governor
A 1910 injury to C F Evans on a state road near the University district highlighted the lack of workmen's insurance and immunity of the state from damages. The article argues Evans, crippled, deserves state employment in lieu of compensation while raising his hungry family. It contrasts harsh winter conditions with hot birds on Broadway.
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C. EF. Evans
Crown Jr
University
Imef
Evans
Lister
New York
Broadway
The Star Laugh Department Notes
A string of lighthearted quips and cartoon captions fill a page, including a spoof of a magistrate questioning a Watt and Knott exchange and jokes about teachers, con artists, and streetcar rules. The items showcase a late 19th or early 20th century humor column with brief gags and punny exchanges.
Johnny and Prazzies Sit On a Keg of Dynamite
A playful exchange shows Johnny warning Prazzies about danger as they joke about sitting on a dangerous situation. The dialogue captures a tense yet humorous moment between the two characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prazzies
Man Warns Public With Sign Arrested In Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on March 11 W M Cook was arrested for displaying a sign reading Dont bite Read Circular without police permission. He claimed the message warned others after dissatisfaction with a purchased allotment. The piece includes unrelated anecdotes about cautionary travelers and a Seattle Sunday school anecdote about blessing food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
W. M. Cook
Cook
Seattle
Billy
Glasgow profits from municipal ownership long before today
Letter from Glas go council member John Wheatley describes a city that runs its own lighting, gas, electricity, tramways, housing, water and more. He notes a debtless tram system after 19 years, revenue above 5 million dollars annually, and extensive public amenities under municipal control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wheatley
Glasgow
Scotland
Clyde
Eouity
Howling Greens
Walter Thorhurn
Ingersoll Place
Widow seeks job after layoff with unfair hiring mix
A widow of 28 years laments losing her job and being passed over for hires, including married women, after asking the city superintendent to return. She notes she has a child and no other support and urges action to give working women a chance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fundy
Catekill Mountins
Grate
Grand Central Station
Brooklin Bridge
Grand Central
Eliza Eliza
Hiram
Catskill
the Star
Salts and Meat Diet Claim Kidney Benefits
An advertisement extols rad Salts as safe for kidneys and urges meat eaters to drink it daily. It claims meat causes uric acid clogging kidneys and that regular use flushes waste, preventing rheumatism headaches liver trouble nervousness constipation dizziness and bladder disorders.
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Seattle Star
Ember OF Schives Nontuwwest League of Newsfarms
Telegraph News Service of
United Preas Association
Seattle, Wash
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Star Publish Co
America
Washington
Daniel Web
Roswell John
Pittsburg University
Arizona
Lils
Crown Prince
Frederick William of
Germany
Panama Canal
Citizens’ Committee
Yolo County
Sacramento
Railroad Company
Beecham
Great Edison Wax Record Sale
Mgr
Par
Eilers
AYE. and University
the Star’s Laugh Department
Job
Knott
Watt
John Watt
Jones
Will Knott
William Knott
Misa Wheat
James
Josh Wise
Whang
Little George
Duck
Doctor Who
Mamma
Papa
Erd
Baanes
Johnny
Jennny
Oca
Ofar
E.u.brown
First Avenue
FE. J. Brown
First Ave
Union Block
Edwin J. Brown
Seattie’s Landing
Hougen
Union
Madison
Globe Wallpaper Company
Second Ave
Globe Wallpaper CO
Burke BuilDing
Uate Free 1
Donaway
Third Avenue
Wash
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