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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1904
Page
4
A quotation attributed to Jonathan Swift suggests that improving a single spot of ground by growing two ears of corn is more valuable to humanity and country than all politicians combined. The line emphasizes practical, tangible betterment over rhetoric and governance.
Ida Tarbell argues for federal action to curb discriminatory railroad rates and empower the Interstate Commerce Commission. She urges voters to elect congressmen who will prioritize the people's interests over railroad corporations and support the Cooper bill for enforcement.
Ex speaker Charles F. Kelly claims the public is stupid and tolerates graft. He describes a city council organized for corrupt practices with a fixed price system for franchises. The piece notes similar corruption elsewhere and critiques media coverage while highlighting a suppressed German crown prince photo incident.
A light hearted note hits the news with the Pittsburg Press offering a $6,000 home to the person who can name the next president. The item blends political whimsy with local chatter as other oddities appear.
A collage of comic vignettes and gossip on politics, crime, and social quirks. References to Missouri boodlers, London pennies, slot machines, and a Chicago university professor mix with street humor about a Cork youth and a bung starter. Characters trade quips about police sufficiency and civic life.
In a talky tale, Groves warns against temptation as a young man contemplates exchanging a Christmas gift. A jewelers trip triggers revelation of a lover’s scheme and a ruined engagement, ending with the man facing consequences and questions about marriage.
The Seattle Star offers a guessing contest on the planting date of Early Rose potatoes from Mr. George Cornwall of 414 Lynn Street Seattle. The 26 pound harvest from one hill, with a 9 1/2 inch length and 4 inch diameter biggest tuber, launches a mail in entry.
A seller touts a robust selection of pianos and organs from Chickering & Sons Hobart M. Cable Kimball Pease and the D. & Johnston Co. The ad promises established merit, honest claims, clear prices, easy terms, courteous service, and gilded guarantees to persuade buyers.
Mrs. W. Watkins of Pleasent Ohio says her boy was saved after preamontas havoc and a terrible cough. Doctors failed but Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption cured him. Now sound and well. It is the only sure cure for coughs colds and all lung diseases. Guaranteed by G O Oy inc Second and Yesler. Price one dollar trial bottles free.
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