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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1912
Page
7
In a playful exchange Mrs Wagtongue asks about origins of money talks as Mr Wagtongue jokes debts paid by father. Henry Peck recalls married life shifting from aiding his wife to her enjoying doing things for him.
The article surveys theater options at Orpheum and other venues including Empress and Pantages Vaudeville. It highlights Cecil Lean a fan turned mimic performer and Florence Holbrook Lean as they rehearse and look toward an Chicago opening. It notes Anna Held and her manager’s influence on public perception. Florence discusses her hopes and work ethic.
A sharp, period tone commentary denounces the Terminal Railway Association of St. Louis as a historic trust fined by the Supreme Court for Sherman Act violations. It questions market reactions, cites Morgan and Perkins, and mocks Gov. Hay’s presidential primary pledge while noting a Walla Walla boy jailed for threats tied to a ransom demand.
A reader proposing window flower boxes in Seattle to beautify the city suggests recruiting hundreds of households to place plants under windows. Women’s groups have adopted the idea and evidence of boxes visible around town appears. The note also mentions ongoing global events and praises local university students for dramatic talent shown on stage.
The faded note quotes the late Jerry Simpson urging support for Champ Clark as the Democratic nominee. It misaligns with Simpson’s past stances, imagining a heavenly afterlife politics and joking about Clark’s image and Jerry's supposed radical shifts.
Letter protests police neglect of pool room rules urging enforcement to protect minors. Writer cites personal stake after son, 17, frequented pool rooms and argues mandatory compliance is essential for youth.
In a playful exchange Moet Josh Wise and Willie Paw discuss miracles, noting they still occur but pass unnoticed as events unfold swiftly. The Cincinnati Enquirer reflects on modern pace dulling astonishment and memory of simple feats.
A Baltimore American quip highlights Miss Grumby as a "correct person" due to her occupation as a dressmaker's designer. The pun suggests she naturally leads a "pattern life" through her profession.
A brief line from Everybody's Magazine depicts an officer pursuing a fleeing prisoner, quipping about hat loss and a quick chase. The exchange highlights a tense, witty moment between a policeman and a suspect.
The Chicago Record-Herald quotes a dialogue debating personal taste in Shakespeare. A speaker asks which is favored, and another answers The Taming of the Shrew, prompting a remark on letting personal feelings affect judgment.
In a Los Angeles Times-quoted scene, Tom Marshall of Kentucky is fined $10 for contempt after objecting to a judge. The judge doubles the amount to $20, then remarks he cannot fund it. The clerk is told to remit the fine, as the state is better able to bear the burden.
An old man inspects a motor barrelled by Dubbleigh and a stranger claims to be a justice of the peace. The man offers twenty five dollars to settle a disputed matter with five witnesses expected, implying a quick local legal settlement.
An oft-quoted quip about a noble count contrasts a dueling tale with a farmer’s sleepy miscue. The marquis dies in a bizarre tree accident after a duel rumor, while a North Dakota harvest hand wakes at 3 a.m. to tend oats, mistaking tame oats for wild.
Wilbur walked many miles along a sandy road and, tired, pinned a note on Wiscoat asking a fiery question. The note reads if a building was burning would the fire escape.
Dialogue from Harper's Weekly features Binks asking if children reveal their true bent. The genial philosopher asserts yes and recalls a barber who at age five was the most disagreeable little shaver, always in trouble.
A parent voices concern about a son after a day passes with no lawn cleanup completed. The situation appears to involve a parental expectation and possible tension at home, with emphasis on domestic issues rather than external events. The source text centers on a private dispute rather than public action or broader impact.
The Mocking Bird, the first real comic opera by university students, drew a large, good-natured audience. The plot centers on the Spanish Syren seeking control of Louisiana, with clever music, bright chorus, and charming dances by the co-eds. Highlights include Hazel Folsom as the ward and duets by L. I. Northrup with J. H. McCready and Northrup with Jean La Farge.
At the Metropolitan this week the Juvenile Bostonians presented The Ransom a gypsy operetta with strong character work. Patsy Henry plays White Pete in a clever cowboy style and Daisy Henry and Mason delight with singing and yodeling as the gypsy cast.
A humorous snippet from a fashion column shows Mr Henpeck and Mrs Henpeck debating the trend as bobble skirts fall from favor. The Detroit Free Press cites the quip about teaching manners amid domestic talk.
A Baltimore American quote mocks the idea of almost human intelligence as a dow who drinks beer. The remark contrasts human-like intellect with a humorous image of a habitual drinker.
A fragment shows RESPO Molly the new cook involved in a quarrel about her habit of keeping her mouth ajar. The mistress scolds while Molly grins and recalls her action of opening it. The brief scene hints at domestic friction and sharp dialogue.
The Chicago Record-Herald notes that plays can exist without words and without actors. Harlem Life mentions The Visitor in a laboratory scene. Boston Transcript cites a humorous exchange about ideal spouses during a dialogue.
A vintage advertisement touts Diapepsin as a quick fix for indigestion and stomach discomfort. It claims a single dose digests food when the stomach cannot, prevents fermentation, and offers relief within minutes. It urges readers to buy a 60 cent case from a druggist and start taking it now.
United States Judge Hand denied the habeas corpus petition of John McNamara of San Francisco to stop his extradition to New Westminster British Columbia. The case concerns the $258000 Bank of Montreal branch robbery. McNamara's counsel plans to appeal to the U S Supreme Court.
Six girls at Miss Clara’s house in Atlantic City wake at 2 a m to a mysterious plane and frantic screams. They flee as a cat and plane chase play into a chaotic scene with back and forth activity on the boardwalk.
Public chatter from Cleveland society pages mentions Mrs Binks joining a market basket club after a rough day at the Majcd. The conversation also flags opinions on tipping customs and reflects casual commentary on local social life.
Quack claim ad touts Syrup of Figs as a harmless remedy for liver sluggishness, biliousness, indigestion, and constipation. It states a teaspoon at night removes poisons and wastes by morning without griping, insisting the product is safe, natural, and superior to calomel or castor oil.
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