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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
5
In a reflective May piece the author notes everyday miracles around us as Spring awakens roots to produce violets roses jonquils and fragrances. The essay argues miracles occur with eyes to see and hearts to understand and contrasts them with man made labs and dyes.
The naturalist and essayist declines a Browning centenary role. He sees little value in Browning and suggests celebrants gain what they can from wrestling with his style only if they have nothing better to do. He argues there are easier, worthwhile tasks available.
A collage of stray excerpts notes Gov. Hay as a political outcast and mocks Schedule K's loyalty to Taft. It cites Jan Kubelik earning $142000 in the U S and jokes about Seattle attorneys resisting judicial reform. It recounts a 16-year-old boy found guilty of abandoning his 17-year-old wife on insufficient support.
In a letter from O. V. MeWhorter the editor urges greater caution on the lake as cold weather brings canoe and boat accidents. He recalls a drowned man who tried to rescue his two sons, warning that even skilled water lovers face surprises the water stores.
A humorous dialogue unfolds with Mark hesitating to ask for a band at a wedding and Dorothy mishearing terms while Dorothy wonders about the baby’s resemblance. The scene mixes light banter and a family moment as a proud father plans to reveal news outside.
A humorous courtroom exchange features a suffrage speaker mocked by geese during a county sale. The exchange highlights gender bias and the irony of geese opposing woman suffrage.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer snippet notes a character Mooney Waggies seen yawning at stacks of soap and tubs. The exchange questions what he sees, suggesting odd or humorous visions rather than clear news.
A playful exchange features a fishmonger boasting genuine diamond backed terrapin while Mrs Nubride jokes about rhinestone backs. A Prodigy quip notes he never argues with umpire decisions and admits his wife is right when she scolds him for staying out late.
A Detroit Free Press fragment shows a father advising hard work and a son retorting that lack of wisdom led to hard times. The kernel of the exchange centers on diligence versus cleverness and the consequences of choices.
The excerpt portrays a gritty conversation about money and work ethics and a farmer family dispute. It features a mix of humorous asides and character sketches with references to overdrawing salaries and farm splits. The tone mirrors a caustic urban satire.
A witty fragment from Tit Bits recounts a scene where a show advertises "Babies half price." A child pleads to buy a baby while the motherdrifts through town enjoying the sights, hinting at the absurdity of bargains and marriage happiness.
Advocates castor oil are rejected in favor of Syrup of Figs for children with digestive complaints. The ad claims the fig remedy sweetens the stomach, stimulates the liver, and cleanses bowels without griping, promising quick relief and easy dosing for all ages and adults.
Beginning Sunday matinee Seattle Theatre presents Bobby Baratt a carnival of laughter featuring a lively program of comedy sketches and song numbers. The show promises bright performances with a rotating cast and audience participation.
A Los Angeles Herald line captures a conversational clash about private life and appearances. The snippet centers on a back and forth between Clinton and Clubleigh with sly exchanges about entering separate spaces undetected.
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