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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1912

Page

4

Seattle Star subscription notice prompts prompt delivery

The Seattle Star urges readers to report delivery failures by 6 PM by calling Main 0400. It requests notifying the Circulation Department of any issues or substitutions to ensure reliable service for Beattie, Washington readers and provides rates for six months and one year.

Seattle Star United Press The Star Publishing Co Beattie, Wash Erate Beattie Star

LaFollette Aims to Take Alaska Coal for People

The article argues that Alaska coal should be mined transported and sold by the federal government for national benefit. It condemns private coal barons and urges a government run system to break the coal trust. It portrays LaFollette as steadfast in this stance despite past defeats and hardships.

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Taft Leads In North Dakota By 272 Votes In Payroll Referendum

The report notes Taft leading by 272 votes in North Dakota with 1,543 counted from 1,450 precincts out of 1,800 and 350 precincts yet to report. It claims 1,643 payroll holders exist in the state and predicts Taft’s final margin will reach 372 votes from the remaining precincts. The piece suggests government payroll loyalty extended to families and in-laws voting for Taft.

Taft North Dakota United States

China grants vote to property owners not women

The piece notes that China grants suffrage only to property owners, men and women alike, arguing the system disenfranchises men while offering no universal women's vote. It frames property as the actual voter and labels the situation a saffron joke.

Chinese Republic China

Observations on exports and world affairs mix in humorous notes

The fragment highlights Smyrna fig exports totaling over 2.5 million dollars yearly, a mechanical violin and piano player, Florida’s 400th anniversary, a Baroda prince with a 10 million dollar income, and satirical takes on military realism, rail steel demand, New Mexico statehood, Taft as a progressive, and Churchill on battleship building with Japan as a counterbalance.

Smyrna Florida

Editor's Mail: Defend Ballot Use and Roosevelts Stance

A reader argues for free ballot use and a special legislative session to pass a nationwide primary measure. The letter praises Theodore Roosevelt as a unifier and defender of law and order, urging citizens to uphold self-government and ballot rights. A. B. Chapman, Ballard Washington.

Star Theodore Roosevelt A. B. Chapman Sixty-Second West Ballard, Wash

Osgar and Adolf Debate 1912 Presidential Questions

The dialogue between Osgar and Adolf mockingly debates Teddy Roosevelt Taft and their presidential hopes. They discuss Teddy's possible run again and public support for Taft versus Roosevelt, evaluating campaigns and candidacy chances with satirical accents.

The Movies and Daily Jokes in Local Columns

A collage of humorous verses and light notes about going to the movies and popular culture. Mentions Liz, Abe, Claude de Vere Winnie, Maybelle, and Willam in playful vignettes while interleaving jokes about health, politics, and everyday life. Includes quips about mortality figures, a doctor marriage anecdote, and a goat rabbit joke.

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Diffusing Joy Through Words and Wit

The line poses a reflective query on how art and speech can spread happiness. It hints at a philosophy of uplifting human mood through creative expression and thoughtful remarks. Byron’s spirit lingers in the idea of shaping cheer with language.

Notable Pole Claim Remains Unchanged for Ordinary Folks

JOGH WISE comments that common people are no closer to the South Pole than before. He adds the Mexican situation mirrors a man with a cactus leaf under his saddle blanket. He notes every cheap dance features someone who believes he achieves social triumph by stomping touches.

Free Home Music Lessons From International Institute of Music

The International Institute of Music of New York offers a free complete course for Piano Organ Violin Mandolin Guitar Banjo Cello or Brass instruments or Sight Singing. Lessons arrive weekly with simple method and photos, costing only a small 14 cent weekly postage and sheet music fee.

International Institute of Music of New York International Institute International Institute of Music Dept

Actress's transformation through stage and faith on tour

Miss Jeanne Towler discusses playing Sister Giovanna in The White Bieter at Seattle highlighting how acting altered her view of life. She describes inner conflict between Jeanne Towler the actress and Sister Giovanna the nun and recalls the pull toward religious devotion born from the role.

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Sulphurre Promises Cures for Blood and Skin Diseases

A promotional item extols Sulphurre as a universal blood purifier curing skin eruptions edema and asthma related issues. It claims wide reach from Seattle to Europe and Asia and asserts the liquid compound cleanses the blood and eliminates germs. A testimonial notes a patient fully cured at 8405 Greenwood.

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