Financial insanity and the American money habit
A discussion on the phrase financial insanity as a national vice. The piece mocks how Americans spend money with no idea where it goes, cites rising prices and trusts, and warns of a future uprising to confront economic waste and fraud. It frames the issue as a shared moral failing with a humorous, satirical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drether
Day & Man
Boston
Oace
Bolle
Bears
Br. Harriman
Naming the Baby in a Comedic Domestic Scene
Dialog unfolds as Mrs. D and Mr. D argue over Baby’s name. Jessica emerges after a playful scheme using slips of paper and a hat, revealing a clash of preferences and foiled plans. The scene captures family tensions with witty exchanges and theatrical exaggeration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie
Jeanie
Jeannette
Mr. D
Jessica
Mr. BD
Jessicen
Star Dust and Laugh Lines in a Silly Almanac
A collage of joke snippets and quips covers railroad profits, bank ads, presidents, wry family barbs, and social banter. It quips about Harriman, Roosevelt, office boys, and a Shakespeare-reading boy while poking fun at doctors and the drug trust in a satirical, late 19th century tone.
Don’t Burden With Your Troubles by Bete Trewere
A advised column suggests wives tell their troubles to a police officer and not their husbands. It contrasts dreary home worries with commuters returning to relaxing evenings and urges sharing burdens with the lawman. Oriental Billiard and Pool Parlor advertises eight new tables as Seattle’s only pool spot for gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bete Trewere
Oriental Billiard and Paol Parlore
Ra Ave
Seattle
Washington
Buying Made Easy at Trad Here
The store promotes distinct styles and extensive stock in men’s and women’s ready to wear. It highlights new arrivals daily, affordable prices, and convenient payment plans with an invitation to open an account for any selected items.
How $2,500 Will Grow to $10,000 With Small Annual Steps
A promotional note explains that an initial $2,500 in Beattie business property can grow to about $10,000 in 25 years by setting aside $100 yearly and reinvesting rents under The Trustee Company. It claims potential totals exceed $19,000 and provides a growth table for Seattle property investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beattie
Seattle
Antng Pre be thts
Fragmentary OCR text offers limited readable items. The report lacks clear names, places, events, or dates to form a reliable summary.
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Star Publishing Co
Sunset Main
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Everett Star
W. Leonard
Uh Hewitt Ave
Buneet
Mate PR
Sweent
Mr. Bu
Uncle
du Calliope
Ginger
Cred
Calliope
Amanda
Dortemar
Everett True
MR. True
Tech
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H. Harriman
Frank Gould
Jay
Tom Pratt
Roosevelt
Tom
First National Bank
Plymouth
Vanderbilt Roads
Calary
Mabelle Gilman Corey
Jack O'Bfrien
Silineta
Drug Trust
United States Court
Expanied
Myre
Corugs
Aker— CO
Listerine
Pes Ecole
Turday Boroly Pto * A
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Wales Roe
Etrasian
Lear
Humbug
Lee Baker
Kite
McPhail
Meyer-Toner Piano CO
UNION
Arcadia
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Dia
Grant & Dye
People’s Bank
Seattle, Wash
Eastern Outfitting Company, Inc
Asion
Mellable Credit
Soe
Pacipio
Works. the
Firet Ave
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Pittsburg
West
Car Glass
Broad Level
Lake Washington
Seattle Car Mfg. Co
Twine and Spin Co
J. KR. Stirrat
R. v. Ankeny
Renton
Car Mfg. Co
Emalier
Holmes & Haring
2Nd Avenue
Lowman Building
Sieeteeree Arsaraan Best
Northwest
Alaska
House OF Quality
Ary & Ga
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Evformance Spoon
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