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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1913
Page
4
A humorous 1913 essay on rowing mocks the craft and its dangers. It lampoons boat handling and passenger mishaps, noting rowboats used by pearl divers, fishermen, and lifeguards while poking fun at mishaps and summer resort follies.
Editor Lavina Hart argues that calls for racial hatred against Japanese have been used against other groups in history and contends Californians mix races except toward East Asians. She links national character to the home and motherhood, citing moral contrasts and quotes from Jack Crawford and others.
Readers are urged to share experiences and scores from the millions of amateur baseball players who support the game without pay or publicity. The piece contrasts big league riches with small club passion and invites reports from Clase X Y Z players about their seasons and notable games.
A Massachusetts superior court conference considers wearing flowing black robes to boost judicial dignity, with wigs as a backup. Critics argue fairness and substantive justice matter more than attire, recommending humane, impartial rulings over fashion. The piece weaves in literary quotes and a mother’s tender image to contrast public perception with true justice.
CHAS J HULL denounces private employment agencies as graft and parasitic to workers' liberty. He argues they exploit labor and poor legislation cannot curb them, proposing a public vote to abolish agencies akin to a direct-democracy remedy, urging workers to unite and end what he calls a bread-and-butter tax.
In Corvallis on May 10 the Oregon Agricultural College defeated Washington University 10 to 5 in the first game of a two game series. Washington used three pitchers but the hitters found easy opportunities. A separate note reports a Cincinnati man granted a divorce after giving his mother fresh eggs and buying storage ones for his wife.
Laila Erickeen, 11, recalls a four day seaside trip with siblings. They camp near evergreens by a brook, beach outings, lunch by a campfire, and a nature hike of clovers, mosses, and flowers. The memory ends with Lonefelow's Lighthouse reflected in the scene.
The Star Circle is expanding with as many as 20 new applications per week over two months. Several applicants request membership cards, some from youths in Bremerton Enumclaw Mt. Vernon and Monroe Washington, while others note delays in certificates due to a previous mistake.
A fragmentary column mixes spoof letters and jokes about dances in Seattle and Washington, a punny finance quip about Japan's minister, and reader Q A with comedic replies. It also includes marriage kitchen advice and light trivia style questions from a busy civic page.
Local grocers say Seattle shoppers must switch from Eastern products to Seattle manufactured items. Merchants argue Seattle can grow richer if every family, worker, and merchant asks for Seattle goods and keeps money local, while manufacturers should improve quality and promote their products.
The Circle Club runs a weekly contest offering a pound box of candy to the boy or girl who submits the most names of prospective members. The contest closes Friday at 3 PM. names arriving after will be excluded from the prize but certificates will be mailed to those on the list. Only names and addresses are needed. Start today Circleites.
Descriptive note describes an empty barn visible from a window. The structure shows many missing boards and a tall, overgrown crooked bush beside one side.
Laila Erickson aged 11 of 7645 12th av N W wins Circle's weekly prize for best short story. Fifty five other entrants competed Friday deadline at 3 pm with an honorable mention list including Edna Caskey Sequim Mary Lee Letha Ducommun Alice Stewart Gladys Clothier Margaret Monson Pattie Schwarty Lena Lind Dorothy Adams Ruby McDonald and Selena Stewart among others.
Elegant fare rooms advertised at Hotel Virginus located at Eighth and Virginia, Westlake Elliott 802, highlight economical rates for modern accommodations.
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