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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1911
Page
5
A fragment shows a boy dreaming of buying an airship and planning to drop bricks on a neighbor. The scene shifts to a humorous street exchange about memory for dates and a poultry dealer lamenting memory issues interfering with selling spring chickens.
The piece argues Taft opposes judge recall yet people press for recall and reforms. It asserts voters want direct election of senators and recall power, and says Taft’s stance may not sway the drive to amend constitutions to recall judges, with Washington poised as a test case where the public will push the issue.
Dr Charles Eastman argues in his book The Soul of the Indian that native religion had no temples but a sacred presence in nature. He contends true worship is heart based not architecture, and asks if houses of worship bring humanity closer to God than faith expressed through service to others.
The author lists American soldiers bearing Spanish sounding names from the Tia Juana battle and muses on their connection to Castilian heritage. He notes many were in prior Philippine campaigns and questions their loyalty to the Spanish colonial line.
Voters recalled two of four Tacoma commissioners by big margins and reelected the other two by large margins. The electorate dismissed unfaithful officials while keeping faithful ones, underscoring strong support for the recall as a public weapon.
A string of wry observations ranges from politics in Chicago to arson and burglaries, with remarks on Indiana hats, Arizona colors, Greek societies, and Wellesley donations. The notes mix satire about ministers, rebels, a Pullman conductor, and a New York airship plan, painting a vibrant snapshot of public discourse.
A brief subscription sponsored notice advertises new, modern finished rooms at low rates. It directs readers to Virginius near Westlake, with a call to call at 04 Virginia for details.
A humorous exchange clarifies that the upset price is the seller’s minimum acceptable bid before the item may be sold. The passage contrasts auction practice with social quips about marital and financial expectations, reflecting period newspaper tone.
In recurring notices a speaker named Ruth dismisses family trees while noting fruit crop failures. Jack counters with skepticism about interest in such genealogical details, highlighting the broader topic of agricultural woes.
A short London opinion piece raises a quirky exchange about knowledge of a neighbor in a flat next door. The dialogue hints at social etiquette and recognition within shared housing in the city.
A collage of quips from Chicago News New York Times Washington Star Puck Philadelphia Bulletin and Philadelphia Telegraph. Jokes touch bread kneading father jobs Wall Street hogs bridges in Philadelphia and opera words.
A Detroit Free Press quip notes a daughter in a new stage production, praising her wardrobe rather than dialogue as she wears six different gowns.
A fragmented dialogue snippet contrasts old and new storytelling tastes with a brisk Punch tone. A grandmother, advanced child, and couple discuss preferred impressions over traditional tunes. The Washington Star line hints at a morbid joke about wealth and inheritance.
A playful exchange centers on a damaged Venus de Milo statue offered for 2000 dollars by an art dealer. A buyer, Mr Newridhe, scoffs that the price should drop because the statue is missing its arms, framing a humorous bidding moment.
A light exchange shows a couple enjoying two weeks of engagement and teasing about delaying marriage as they joke about courting happiness. The brief item captures playful dialogue and upbeat tone.
Excerpts of humorous lines from various papers and transcripts. Quotations touch on a drunken night, a wife suspecting a death, political jests about democrats, and riffs on stenographers and Masonic secrets. The tone is satirical and fragmentary.
A fragment notes spring novelty in hats with milliners claiming two or three new vegetables inspired designs. The tone suggests playful fashion chatter about seasonal headwear trends without concrete events or names.
Stage Manager interrupts rehearsal as actors exchange lines about expectations and climate. Hewitt and Jewitt joke about their wives and razors in a Smart Set and Washington Herald comic exchange. A Dreamiena dance night is announced.
A light exchanges between a husband and wife from a humor page featuring lines about stealing kisses and life regrets. Short jokes appear alongside a quip about children’s school lessons, reflecting period newspaper humor and dialogue style.
From Judge's Library the comment notes a famed baseball player married last week. The fan asks if this affects him and the answer remains no, as he continues to run and slide toward home more than ever.
The 28 year old performer Gabriel, famed for rapid speech and stage wit, headlines at the Orpheum this week. He tours with Vida Perrin, his stage mother, and runs a five person company alongside a Narraganset poultry farm producing 150 chicks weekly. He recounts past earnings in Chicago and a life spent in France and on the stage.
Washington briefs note a heated house debate over Canadian reciprocity where ex speaker Cannon uttered a profanity not in the Congressional Record. Minority Leader Mann and allies Ollie James Heflin are described as constant companions in daily sessions.
A fragmentary verse piece titled Love's Blindness presents a meditation on beauty and perception. The speaker contemplates how praise compares to love and how blindness in love arises from judgment and recognition of true worth. The lines invoke a binder, cost, and self awareness.
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