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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1912
Page
5
The legendary pedra movediza near a cliff in Buenos Aires toppled in still air. A 270 ton rock, once moved by a thousand men, finally broke apart at the edge, leaving the hand that placed it to be judged stronger than man.
A Denver preacher at Central Christian Church, Rev. J. Lansing, urges Christ centered reform. He links Christian faith to child milk safety, living standards for working mothers, protection against exploitation, and justice for all, challenging church leaders and financiers to apply faith in daily practice.
Observations note a Paris Market feature named the Flower Express, ex governor Fort of New Jersey praises T. R. for president, Iowa reports one car per 31 people, World’s Work urges fair voters, Walt to be cautious, best seller seed catalogue at 3,000,000 copies, smallest turbine engine at 110 horsepower, North American Skat league begins May 25, Emerson Hough lauded in English review, Hudson & Manhattan head McAdoo promotes public satisfaction, and a misaddressed letter to Chester at Forty Five Minutes From Broadway reaches G Randolph Chester.
A lighthearted Town Topics quip notes that every man shapes his own fortune and jokes that luck favors most since no building inspector is present to critique. The line uses humor to reflect on earned success and oversight.
The readable fragments depict a domestic scene with characters discussing fashion and marriage, plus a brief note about a woman unable to attend a party due to a prior date and a stray line about a man killing a dog.
Senator Vardaman of Mississippi attempts a maiden speech in the Senate but erupts in frenzied phrases. The Presiding Officer, nicknamed Bunny Jim, rules him out of order as the critic sinks into his seat amid the chaotic scene.
A South Side man recalls a wife’s mishap at a rummage sale where a new hat vanished and reportedly sold for 35 cents. Other quips reference a college course paying off and a sport editor’s job, with a joke about building an ark without congressional funding.
A parlor scene shows a kindly man telling a boy to be like God as they discuss blame for big and small events. The boy laments being blamed for every mishap while the mother prepares for guests in a Chicago Record Herald feature.
A satirical exchange riffs on a biblical scene with a modern twist about a corporation lawyer using technicalities. The Cleveland Plain Dealer headline hints at a humorous piece about appetite and cleverness, titled Wouldn't Be Kept Out First Angel.
A brief, sly dialogue fragment shows Baker claiming self restraint while Barker teases him as profligate. Harpers Kasar appears as a surrounding reference, adding a fragmentary frame to the exchange.
A short dialogue shows Sister directing Mr. Smith to the door as she announces she is not home. Kid Brother jokes about a jury and a future elopement, while Goody cheers and asks for a day to inform parents. The fragment hints at family dynamics and upcoming decisions.
Anecdotes recount a self educated Black farmer Calvin Fock in Goldsboro who built wealth through industry and prudence. He tells Aycock he cannot be governor because he earns more from strawberries than the governor earns in a year, illustrating a rural success story.
A terse exchange from a Stanford Chaparral item notes a bandit snatching a match safe during a street incident and humor about a minister and host’s cooking. The scene plays on quick wit and slapstick confusion amid urban chatter.
The Genator hedges on leaving prints in the sands of time as Senator Sorghum muses about sleuthing and privacy. A Washington Star quip notes a college boy's grandmother imagining he studies too hard.
In a candid diary excerpt Diana laments Alonso Edam's belief that her on screen roles reflect her off screen self He worries about how a cowgirl character will affect his view of her and gifts a sewing manual instead of candy or flowers signaling his insecurity and mistrust of her craft
A vintage ad-like item touts Diapepsin as a harmless remedy that dissolves indigestion, sour stomach, gas, and related discomfort within five minutes. It urges readers to read the formula on cases to see how it relieves nausea, headaches, dizziness, and other stomach troubles, claiming dramatic practical benefits.
The anecdote recalls Richard Olney insisting consular appointees know the local language. A Western politician sought a Chinese port post and claimed he could answer any Chinese question. Olney reportedly asked in Chinese, and the applicant replied with a grin, winning the appointment.
A transplanted Broadwayite complains of dullness and asks for more excitement while a bhote manager offers to share their bill. The judge observes.
An elegant gathering hears a young man with pale hair perform a lengthy poem in a tall collar. A guest questions the motive as the recitation nears its end. the P. P. quips that revenge likely drives the work after forty seven stanzas.
In a humorous exchange Mrs Talkalot and Mr Dashaway discuss a home filled with antiques. Mrs Pneurich recalls seeing insect powder being sprinkled around the house. A judge comments on the scene.
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