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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1912
Page
4
Public readings reveal a fragmentary exchange between a mother and child about trousers and a tombstone reference. The text hints at a character named Teltow 4 Tones and a Ford for a man. The passage ends mid conversation without clear incident.
The piece argues that extraordinary feats arise from latent inner powers, not the hypnotist. under severe stress a person can summon vast reserves, while fear suppresses these powers and faith liberates them, turning the weak into giants in emergencies and crises.
Max Hayes, veteran A F L delegate, criticizes the federation in session at Rochester. He argues the last congress failed labor while jurisdictional fights and party alignments weaken ballot effectiveness and push some workers toward direct action. He questions unity and political influence within the A F L and warns against embracing syndicalist direct action.
A collage of opinion and satire touches on Austria Germany Italy versus Great Britain Russia and France and warns of economic harm. It cites Ortie McManigal, Enid Earl, Eddie of Les, Willie Hearst, Taft, Woodrow, Pauline the White House cow, and recalls recall politics with sharp, figurative takes on current events and public figures.
A reader argues that justice is subjective and that big concerns supplant small businesses, while a second writes to defend election integrity and the diligent, lawful handling of state canvassing by Olympia officials. The letters reflect views on fairness, economy, and trusted public oversight.
An old advertisement touts Knowlton's Dandeline for dandruff relief within ten minutes and claims hair will seem fuller, softer, and healthier after a few weeks. It markets a 25 cent bottle available at drug stores and toilet counters.
Fragments recount political doubt, the value of imports in 1911, rising prices in New Zealand, and a call for attention to daily life. The piece mentions Nat Goodwin facing a suit, a harvest trust payout of 13.5 million to J P Morgan, and notes on an eye boycott, canal news from 1825, and Philippines revenue in the year ending 1912.
Burlington Wisconsin Democrat notes a likely final dance of the season at Krause's NI with a large crowd expected Saturday evening. The item mentions patron behavior and cautions readers to avoid disruptions during the event.
Viola Leech a native Californian and leading lady at the Beattie theatre is praised as ordinary yet extraordinary. She starred at the Alcazar and in stock with Dave Warfield and Fates, drawing hundreds of admirers in Seattle as box office receipts show.
A fragmentary item recalls George Norton vacationing while potatoes were dug near Medina New York. It mentions a largest tree in New York with a six foot diameter enclosed by an iron fence to prevent defacement. Multiple unrelated lines follow about exports and a mock court joke.
In South Bend Indiana on November 18 investigators from the domestic science department of the high school found that girls consume more than the proper diet for a girl, which costs about 50 cents. The study notes that nearly every member of the class exceeded this amount in their meals.
A large Flatbush gathering at the Kings County Historical Society faltered during the national anthem. In singing America several left early, only one man and one woman knew the third verse, while The Star Spangled Banner ended in silence after the first verse.
Prof. Wilson of the state agricultural school at Brookings has devised a mill that makes hogs grind their own corn and save waste. He is the son of the secretary of agriculture. Newport life saving crew rescued the sloop Condor crew after wreck off the north jetty yesterday.
Local Seattle readers praise Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and back pain.ronal letters from S C Roe Mrs J H Boynton Frank A Wilson Alonzo Street and others claim relief after using the remedy. Potential kidney symptoms are described and urged to treat with Doan's Pills.
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