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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1913
Page
4
The saying asserts that a man who writes a better book preaches a stronger sermon or makes a better mouse trap will attract attention and customers even if he lives in seclusion. The world seeks excellence and innovation wherever it appears.
The Kansas district court holds that an accused man must show a commercial purpose for transporting a girl for money to sustain a Mann Act charge. The ruling implies many Diggs Caminetti cases could be undermined and critiques federal court overreach. The piece notes Roosevelt’s views on recalling judicial decisions and mentions a holiday for Miss Jes isle Wilson’s marriage followed by Thanksgiving.
The state public service commission has not issued a ruling two months after its Seattle hearing on streetcar ticket sales. Merchants continue selling six for a quarter despite the traction company's status. The Star urges prompt action, noting public equity between travelers and providers. Mitchel predicts a New York mayoral run.
The agricultural department warns that some chicken feeders add fine sand to increase weight, suggesting buyers choose fully raised fowl. A Cleveland cigar tested in a report proved adulterated with rope and sawdust, with tobacco aroma. A Seattle tax driver was robbed by a passenger, and Chicago's chief probation officer notes a crackdown on drinkers.
The fragmentary column showcases sharp witticisms on gender roles, law and politics, and daily life. It includes humorous retorts from figures like Elihu Root, notes on Home Rule, fashion critique, and odd facts about trains, taxes, and agriculture, all emblematic of a late era newspaper’s miscellany.
On Monday at noon Secretary Frank Morrison and Treasurer J B Lennon of the American Federation of Labor will address the Methodist men at Good Kata cafeteria corner of Firetav and Cherry. The event is by the city council of Methodist Brotherhoods and follows Joseph Cline of the Blacksmiths union who spoke to a representative gathering last Wednesday. All men are invited.
In New York on November 22 supporters of the American Scenic and Historic Preservation society announce plans to take the Hetch Hetchy bill fight to the Senate. East educators call the measure a graft bill and a prime chance for robbery amid protests over diverting the Hetch Hetchy valley into a reservoir for San Francisco.
The Children’s Children now use Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound described as safe effective and curative for coughs colds croup whooping cough bronchitis hoarseness and tickling in the throat. It promises satisfactory results.
Clara H Wilson 13 of Lincoln High School and Mary Lee win first and second prizes in The Star Circle club turkey contest. Read by two hundred forty competitors the topic was Why Thanksgiving Day Will Find Me Thankful. Judges took two hours to select the winners.
Dear Uncle Jack expresses gratitude for forefathers nation peace and plenty. It thanks for commerce learning morality and family joys. Mary Lee of 25th Ave Grocery signs off asking readers to give Thanksgiving now and forever.
The contest invites a 156 word character sketch describing a prominent figure without naming him. The target is Theodore Roosevelt, former president, with a prize of a handsome pound box of candy. Entries must use ink and avoid writing on both sides. Names and addresses go at the bottom.
Editor readers debate the link between impurity and education and entertainment. Wilhert Al Howell asks Mr. Boalt to consider how modern dance schools and theatres influence morals, noting perceived glorification of unfaithfulness and disrupted homes.
The article describes Princess Matilde, the younger, who turns eleven this month, and Princess Yolande of Savoy, the elder, who was twelve last June.
A Bombay dispatch declares Lord Hardinge will resign as viceroy of India and that Lord Kitchener is likely to succeed him.
A short verse expresses gratitude for a helpful friend Cynthia Grey and for family in Seattle. It celebrates fathers and mothers and appreciation for a year round home.
A bystander asks what the worker is digging for. The workman answers money and says he expects to strike it on Saturday before resuming digging. The exchange reflects a curious, money driven motive behind the labor.
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