Addressing the meat cost crisis with farmer lofts and reform
The piece cites the eighth annual convention of the American Meat Packers association in Chicago, blaming producers as lazy and proposing cures. It urges farmers to raise two beef steers annually, develop New England as a beef region, curb calf slaughter, shift Southern cotton to corn for hogs and cattle, and reduce corporate control while boosting farmer education. It also notes rumors about snakes in Bartholomew county Indiana and questions authenticity.
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American Meat Packers’ Association
Chicago
New England
Armour
Cudahy
Swift
Morris Family
Progressives unite in support for E Ryan in Western Washington
Encouraging signs mark federal office likely to be filled by President Wilson in Western Washington with E Ryan gaining cross party support. Rumors of a reactionary counter move loom but are seen as unlikely given progressive leanings and recall debates touching judges and other officials.
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Wilson
Washington
E. Ryan
Ryan
Legislature
Humphries
Parson Accused Of Misconduct In New Jersey Choir
In Masquan New Jersey a parson is accused of holding a choir girl on his lap. The item hints at a local scandal with humorous asides about behavior and social norms, reflecting light commentary and brief quips from readers.
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N. J
Dear Cynthia Grey Missing Leaves In Drop Leaf Table
A reader asks how to stop a drop leaf table from losing leaves and a columnist notes there is nothing to prevent leaf drop. Other queries include locating header pieces and joke questions about hats and objects.
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Cynthia Grey
Plenea
Christman
T J. E
Mermaid in Distress Befriends Doctor Card
A mermaid, ill and resting on a rock, pleads for a beach doctor. Father Neptune seeks help and returns with a professional man who presents his card, and the mermaid faints upon reading he is a chiropodist.
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Father Neptune
Neptune
Circle Club invites Seattle youths to join
The Circle Club membership grows weekly with many more boys and girls asking admission since school began. Open to any Seattle child 16 or under, send name address age and school to Uncle Jack at The Star. Recent joiners include Ronald Smith Dorothy Munson Ruth Swanson Dorothy Arnold Agnes Murray Helen Seabold Harold Wabershack Stella Berkeley Charles Hoffman Rose Simpson George Aronson.
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Circle Club
the Star
Seattle
Uncle Jack
Ronald Smith
N. E
Dorothy Munson
Colby
Wash
Ruth Swanson
Poulabo
Dorothy Arnold
Summit Av
Agnes Murray
Andover Place
Helen Seabold
Harvard Ay
Harold Wabershack
Stella Berkeley
Melrose Ay. N
Charles Hoffman
Sedro- Woolley
Rose Simpson
Dunlap Station
George Aronson
Enat Thomas
Circle Corner Contest Draws Local Submissions
An article notes 59 entrants in the Circle picture contest with many competing for prizes. Hazel Hauck narrowly misses the top prize due to a dark background affecting engraving for reproduction. Honorable mentions list includes Hazel Hauck Mary Lee Floyd McDonald Fred Mullin and others.
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Hazel Hauck
Let
Mary Lee
Floyd McDonald
Fred Mullin
Clarence Samulaon
Rose du Bar
Lillian Templeton
William Johnson
Mildred Flemming
Harold Wabersehack
Howard Fairbanks
Helen Seabold
Ronald Smith
Daisy Jones
Hilmar Buggertson
Boy Found Safe After Weird Downtown Threat Note
In New York a nine year old boy slept through a strange family incident as a warning note appeared on the bathroom door. The message ordered no opening of the bath room no raising of windows and no turning on lights. It claimed a mud tunnel was asleep in the wash basin and prompted police inquiry.
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New York
Panama Canal shines as example of progress and effort
Editor praises the Panama Canal opening as proof of human progress and compares it to ancient wonders. The letter honors Theodore Roosevelt for his decisive role in advancing the canal and calls out cynics who doubt mankind’s improvement.
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the Star
Panama Canal
Cynica
Egypt
Rhodes
Theodore Roosevelt
Transportation club names officers and talks schedule
At the annual meeting the Transportation club decided on a series of educational talks to be given each month through autumn and winter. Friday night A. Campbell was elected president.
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Transportation Club
A. &. Campbell
Prize Winning Photo Needs a Caption
Marguerite Holmes of 165 16th av wins Circle Club photograph contest with Tim and Curly, neighbors and pals in a playful street scene. Readers may submit titles for the prize by next Friday afternoon, judged by the winner.
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Tim
Curly
Circle Corner
Marguerite Holmes
16Th Av
Marguerite
Circle Club
Kodak
Circ Club
Fresh market notes tracking price shifts and produce availability
Market report notes a 2-cent rise in fresh ranch eggs but no producer price increase yet. Florida grapefruit arrives at 6.50 and celery is strong while local cauliflower is scarce. Alaska turnips and rutabagas join the sale alongside apples peaches and onions with various prices. a daily Perry Bros. correction lists butter, poultry, veal, and pork quotations.
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Florida
Everett Seattle Interurban Schedule and Stations
Everett to Seattle service lists limited trains at 4:39 am and 6:35 pm with multiple daily departures from 6:30 to 11:46 pm. Seattle offices at Fifth Avenue near Westlake and Greenwood Ajax Drug Store. Seattle to Everett trains run 9:00 am and 4:00 pm with frequent locals through the day and freight departures at 10:00 pm. Pacific Northwest Traction Co badge appears.
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Everett
Seattle
Fifth Av
Westlake
Greenwood
Ajax Drug Store
Greenwaverett
Atly Freight
Pacific
Hmwest Traction CO
Rett
Wasi
World Map Changes Play Into Childrens Tale
A brief dialogue shows Johnny and his mother debating geography as a map of the world is described as changing daily. Johnny recalls his father’s remark about shifting borders and a future moment to study more. The exchange hints at curiosity and family dynamics.
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Johnny
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