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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1909

Page

5

The Revolver and Its Image in Seattle Crime

A critical essay argues the revolver is a dangerous, near perfect instrument of murder and theft. It notes easy purchase in Seattle across pawnshops and sporting goods stores, with police and laws failing to curb access and crime. It calls for abolition as a public safety measure while reflecting on broader social issues and contemporary events.

Marston Moor Bunker Hill Seattle Fortier Cicoria George Eames Chark Eac

Roosevelt versus a ghhoof in swamp encounter tall tale

An absurd dispatch reports Col. Hoonevelt facing a full grown ghhoof, antelope-headed monster near a gumbo swamp by JalinVip. The natives flee as Roosevelt fires a fountain pen, killing the creature. the pen is ruined but his typewriter remains. A ragged column of tangential quips then follows.

Bombaes Natrobl Col. Hoonevelt JalinVip Col Roosevelt Col. Hoosevelt Massie Col. Roosevelt

Why You Should Drink Water With Meals

A health note explains that tea, wine, beer, coffee and other fluids dilute digestive juices, risking indigestion. It recommends drinking water freely at other times, noting the body needs about two quarts daily to form blood, fluids, and waste removal.

Becade

Major Byers Plans Unemployed Fertilizer Scheme

Major Byers proposes using unemployed workers to transport city soil enrich the farms. He envisions a free employment office in the suburbs where laborers collect mud from the streets as fertilizer then distribute it to fields. The plan aims to link farmers and businesses to create mutual benefit and curb urban drift.

James Jim Major Byers

A Disgrace to the Class Perey and Clawrence Debate Clothes

Perey condemns Clawrence for wearing ready made clothes. Mortimer calls ready made garments vile. Perey mocks the cost as gouging customers. The exchange reveals disdain for modern fashion and expense.

Perey Mortimer Paweh

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