Bananas and Mosquitoes in the Best of All Possible Worlds
A satirical riff argues science may relocate bananas northward and tame mosquitoes. It celebrates Megarhinus and related species as allies of sanitary effort against malaria and yellow fever, claiming they can rid New Jersey and other pests with proper supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Hopkins
New England
West Indies
Bahamas
Italy
Science
Busch
Smithsonian
Panama
Sherlock Holmes
Dr. Watson
Sanitary Corps
Megarhinus
New Jersey
Fort Lawton
Providence
The Greatest Thing in the World Question
A meditation on what is most valued by different people from scholar to fool. Each voice names a central good such as learning, religion, art, justice, money, ambition, rest, love, sacrifice, pleasure, health, and ignorance. The piece ends asking which answer is wisest.
A Bit of Vaudeville in a Mischief Filled Sketch
A garbled vaudeville dialogue features Adolf Ortering and Ongar Serfing in a surreal scene filled with clinking drinks and odd jokes. The performance riffs on kitchen fare and novelty beverages as actors improvise over misheard lines and playful misunderstandings.
The Debate Over Women and Fancy Work
A fragment discusses wasted time by women on decorative tasks, contrasting educated, cultured women with those absorbed in sewing and domestic duties. It cites Maria Mitchell and quotes biographers noting language learning vs. fancy work, arguing women’s dexterity with needlework is hereditary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Mitchell
Enid
The Embroidery Club and the Call for Help
A critique contrasts idle fancy work with real effort, urging Clara Vere de Vere and others to support maternity and poor mothers. It argues women should redirect time from decorative stitching to aid for overworked mothers and hungry children, improving society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Clara Vere de Vere
Fragmentary Washington Herald Bits and Oddities
Disjointed clippings feature quips on hats, chores, and fashion from Wash Dey satire. a New York woman reportedly buried her skye terrier in a satin coffin. a playful exchange notes duty and travel. a Vietnam veteran verse ends with ambition and rent strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wickedest Man in New York Dies at 77
The famous New York character known as The Allen died at his Weet EightHet home at 77. Twenty years earlier he ran a Breecher Street dance hall and later owned several saloons. Recently he operated a pool room on lower Sixth Avenue raided repeatedly by police despite iron bars at the windows. He also led a crusade against pool selling on race tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presse
New York
Allen
New York City
Weet Eighthet
Alles
Hall for Rent at Seattle Commercial Club
The main hall on the third floor at First and Columbia in Seattle is available for rent on select evenings and afternoons for meetings socials and public gatherings. For details apply GRO.BE. BOOK secretary Seattle Commercial Club.
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Seattle Commercial Club
Columbia Street
Special Excursion East and Midwest Rail Offers
Special excursion east to East Chicago and returns priced at 72.50 and 60.00 for Omaha Kansas City and other points. Fares include 6750 to St Louis. Tickets issued by the Oregon Railroad and Nav Co through Portland and Salt Lake or Denver on sale May 4 May 18 June 6 6 19 and 20 with additional July and August dates. Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave E. E Kilie general agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Louis
Omaha
Kansas City
Oregon Kr,rk, & Nav. Co
Portland
Salt Lake
Denver
Union Ticket Office
First Ave
E. E Kilie
Eee
YeastHops Fables and the Foxesses on the Right of Way
A surreal tale notes a fox group seeking stylish movement and freedom while a trackside accident disrupts a plan. The Jungleator presents a model for future bets as trains halt and foxes debate attire and peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buttinsky
Son
Zema Remedy Promoted by Local Drugstore
A local advertisement touts Zema as an effective remedy that fights poison germs and soothes skin. It argues druggists offer equal or better preparations, claims purity, expertise, and a money back guarantee if not cured.
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THE
Seattle Star
Star Publishing Co
evaWyarren
Ballard Beam Agency
Ballvrday
Sunset Malgert Hee
Rockefelier
Parcieren
Mab
Vance
Everett True
U. S&s. Navy Yard
Monticello
Flyer Dock
Pier 2
Adolf
Ongar
Him Mit
Pizele
F. W. Schaefer
Benana
Perry Velt
JDO 2
Darti OA
Eastern Outfitting Co. (Inc
Union St
Seattle
Oriental Cafe
Victor
Sherman, Clay & Co
Second Ave
Josh Wise
BY Josh
Luellie
Yeum
Abveland
Tre Mew Port
Knider
Claire
Aemonds Hocker
National Land Inv. Co
the Washington Trust Company OF
W. Ciles
A.B. Kerry
J. W. Godwin
John Sobram
W. P. Trimble
Stone William Piggott
First Avenue and
Madison Street
Yeasthop’s Fables
Ike
Zema
Quaker Drug Company
Pike ST
London
Black Dress Goods Sale
Serge
Bradford
England
Coate
Salta
Axminster
MLK Carnation
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