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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
4
The Star describes its reluctant stance in Ballinger controversy, defending public rights while noting Ballinger’s corporate bias. It clarifies it has never charged criminal wrongdoing and urges policy changes without retracting its criticisms.
The Star denounces Ballinger as dangerous to the people's domain and describes ties to dishonest men. The piece questions the Cunningham case confidentiality and mocks Standard Oil's secrecy while noting turkey price concerns and grand jury appearances.
Letter from B F Luce of Edmonds Washington expresses gratitude for living in Puget Sound region. He praises abundant natural wonders including mountains and water and thanks God for home and kinship that bind the community in unity. He emphasizes civic appreciation and thanks for blessings.
A nine year old writes of good health and daily school attendance, noting study of music and a loving family. The brief letter highlights gratitude for parents and a happy home.
Florence Kroergar, a Ballard School Girl, writes that health allows earning daily bread and urges sharing with poor friends. She recalls her mother sending food to neighbors and notes their own poverty yet gratitude, calling this true Thanksgiving.
An editor expresses gratitude for his beat and aims to brighten lives by giving a real Thanksgiving to those in need. He states making others thankful is the best form of Thanksgiving and seeks to help poor children and adults alike.
A collage of odd snippets from multiple school newspapers and humor pages. It includes misheard dialogue about consumers and policy, jokes about anarchists and jail, and a punchline about marriage. The tone matches light campus whimsy and clipped dialog typical of early 20th century student humor sections.
J J Hill told a Wall Street friend that Senator Aldrich’s central bank scheme would not pass and that the people will not accept a central bank. He warned Congress to heed public will or risk a severe panic and said there will never be a central bank in this country.
A humorous reader mailbag asks for remedies for petty wife and husband frictions, dental chewing woes, and odd domestic troubles. The letters humorously reveal skin-deep grievances and the need for lighthearted guidance.
A Washington letter from November 18 1909 discusses Senate Bill 1435 and corporate rights to waters lands and routes with no compensation or conservation. It notes Taft Ballinger ties sugar politics Roosevelt Cannon Ridder and Bourne opinions, and mentions Ethel Roosevelt and Alice Longworth society guest plans.
Reflections of a bachelor note cleverness in romance and a witty quip on love and aging. Dreamland announces free turkeys tonight with admission free.
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