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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1913
Page
4
A pensioned portrait of social centers as a democratic machine. The piece compares playground harmony and neighborly bonds to public spaces where adults from varying backgrounds meet as equals. It argues centers unite people beyond income, origin, and status, aiding democracy and civic life.
A Springfield reader praises Jim Ham Lewis for helping a poor woman carry a large clothes basket of family washing. The piece argues such good deeds by senators should be routine and advocates mothers pensions as a societal investment, not charity, stressing collective responsibility.
The piece surveys Washington state’s 1889 alien land law aimed at ending absentee landlordism and restricting real estate to citizens or those declaring citizenship. It notes a proposed 1914 amendment driven by the Seattle Chamber of Commerce to allow aliens to own land in incorporated cities, balancing foreign investment benefits against the problem of absentee ownership.
A 12 year old Seventh A student Ruth Whitner of 2909 Burke Ave writes to Uncle Jack about joining his Circle, noting her brother carries The Star and asking for a membership card after sending in articles.
A mixed batch of humorous items and notices appears. The Benzes announce Christine Jacob Schloschheimer’s engagement, while a street scene recalls a footpad incident and a lighthearted column includes jokes, advice, and a Q and A from Mr Grey. Reports of a pending wedding and trivial local curiosities fill the page.
War Department announces a 50 percent reduction on commercial messages up to ten words sent via the Alaska cable operated by the Army Signal Corps. The cut, recommended by Maj. D. J. Carr, is effective July 1.
Moore Dark and Metropolitan Dark headline week at the city theatres with Beattie Hatley Mitchell Stock Co presenting The Fortune Hunter. Other venues include Orpheum Vaudeville Empress Vaudeville Pantages Vaudeville Grand Vaudeville and motion pictures. Clemmers Photoplays Melbourne Alhambra Photoplays also listed.
Dr Martin Damourette, alleged cure proposer for tuberculosis, to demonstrate his serum before a physicians committee appointed by City Health Commissioner Crichton. He plans to inoculate several tuberculosis patients, beginning with self-injection to prove safety.
A letter argues against anti Japanese bias comparing it to past discrimination of Jews and Russians. It cites equality from the Declaration of Independence and questions why Americans deny Japanese rights while condemning other groups. The writer cites California and Southern Pacific land forfeitures and warns against war while urging sympathy for Japan. MARK M. LITCHMAN, 11 Madison St.
A brief item notes Stewart House at Weat Stewart near Pike Public Market offering modern outside rooms. The fragment hints at a Seattle lodging detail with a 25c to 0c temperature range reference.
The Circle announces a closed drawing contest with one hundred entries. Don Anderson wins the weekly prize for a horse head drawing. many participants earned honorable mention including Selina Stewart Alice Stewart Lola Flagg Ida Enos Cecil Lewis Mabel Oson Glady Tinker Winifred Grin nel Albert Lewis Emma Rolkowski Ethelyn Du Vall Gladye Thornton Mary Merelle Jana Lind Syneva lee Nora Lee Nangor Amelia Johnson Maggie Erickson Sarah Wallenberg Anna Taube and others from towns such as Poulsbo Port Townsend and Tukwila.
Willie Anna Lomax writes from 4161 391 av to join The Star Circle and asks for a membership card. The note seeks affiliation and a card.
The Circle offers a weekly prize for a short story under 160 words on any subject. Most members are expected to enter, with the contest closing Friday at 3 PM. Send entries to Uncle Jack in care of The Star.
The drawing of a horse head by Don Anderson a Circle member won the Circle's weekly prize in the contest just closed.
Dear Uncle Jack I have decided to become a member of The Star Circle Corner and ask you to read me a membership card. Signed Mildred Swanson Three Lakes Wisconsin Box 2.
Several letters from young readers request Star Circle memberships and cards. Elvira Stokes from North Bend Bagley School asks to join while in fifth grade. Ellen Andereor, Wallingford Avenue, requests a card for sixth grade. Leroux Chaussie from Auburn, Washington, asks to become a member in seventh grade.
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