Dillpickles in a Parrot as a Dictaphone
A quirky note frames a parrot unexpectedly recording messages by using Dillpickles as a playful dictaphone stand in a humorous scene. The odd pairing underscores a lighthearted moment in the column.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1914
Page
4
Convicts Escape in Warden’s Auto From Canon City
Eugene Miller and Richard Weet, both convicts at Canon City, escaped in the warden’s automobile and were captured later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Miller
Richard Weet
Canon City
Warden
Mills Defies Standpatters as Too Progressive for Some
The article argues Edgar C. Mills, a former Wisconsin legislator and labor ally, is labeled not progressive enough by standpat papers. It cites his 1893 vote for woman suffrage and numerous labor laws and reforms, showing a strong progressive record that contradicts the standpat claim. The piece concludes they deem him too progressive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar C. Mills
Nnt
Supreme Court
Mills
Wisconsin
Senate
Bob LaFollette
Wisconsin State Federation of Labor
LaFollette
State Federation of Labor
Seattle Star summary fragment in press service note
A fragment from The Seattle Star notes service attribution and Seattle filing details for a newspaper. mentions Scripps organization and Telegraph News Service usage with postal filing context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph News Service of
The
United Piece Assortation
Humphrey the Seattle Congressman Opposed Seamen Bill
Senator La Follette accuses Humphrey of serving shipping interests and aiding Cannon machine. He cites votes in the 60th Congress to promote monopolies, forest reserve opposition, and postal bank ties to Wall Street finance. Griffiths is urged as his replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey
Seattle
Cannon
la Follette
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Andrew Furuseth
Seamen's Union of America
House
Alaska
Morganheims
Aldrich-Vreeland
Appalachian
White Mountains
Wall Street
King County
Austin E. Griffiths
Geography notes on Kovno fortress and Varennes town
Kovno fortress is a first class Russian stronghold at the confluence of the Vilia and Memel, 606 miles from St. Petersburg, with serious fortifications and a population over 78,000. Varennes is a small town in the Aire valley, eight miles northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kovno
Niemen
Memel
Koenigaberg
East Prussia
St. Petersburg
Varennes
the Aire
Verdun Area Fortresses Described In Historic Note
The text notes strong defenses at Troyon in the Meuse valley about 18 miles south of Verdun and mentions a fortress near the Verdun region about 15 miles northwest of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienne
Verdun
Troyon
the Meuse
Boulder crashes into Rio Grande train near Grand Junction
A 22 ton boulder slid from a mountain side 18 miles east of Grand Junction Colorado destroying a smoking car and a day coach of a Denver and Rio Grande passenger train. Three people were killed and 14 injured including Falcon Joslin of Fairbanks Alaska who suffered a hip injury but continued his journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Junction
Colo
Here
Denver and Rio Grande
Falcon Joslin
Fairbanks
Alaska
Joslin
Judge Tallman Aims to Curb Divorces With Stockade Plan
Judge Boyd J. Tallman advocates an anti non support policy to summon stubborn husbands before a stockade and deny divorces if the man is able to work. He cites cases like Delema Kennedy vs J H Kennedy and Hilda Wheeler’s 1907 Los Angeles marriage as examples of the hard line. The court notes several other divorce petitions and the judge warns enforcement could end marriages where husbands fail to provide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd J. Tallman
Eek
Stockade
Hubby
Tallman
Delema Kennedy
J. H. Kennedy
Kennedy
Hilda W. Wheeler
William L. Wheeler
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Five Minute Digestion Relief
A promotional ad claims Pape's Diapepsin ends indigestion in five minutes. It touts fast relief from sour stomach, heartburn, flatulence, and dyspepsia, noting a candy like taste and no need for laxatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Eye care offer promises discounted lenses in Seattle
An ad-like note touts savings on glasses and eye exams, offering duplicate lenses for 1 dollar and special double vision invisible lenses for 10 pounds, a claim said to be unmatched in Seattle, with guarantees and eye examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Optometry
Seattle
Dr. Edwin J. Brown Office Relocation Report
The notice lists OWA 705 Wirest Ave Washington Bidg and notes Dr Edwin J Brown Main 8640 cared for walking and street cars as part of the local services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirest Ave
Washington
Edwin J. Brown
Spinning's Savings and Hardware Specials
A retail page advertises Viscal Waterproof Shoe Dressing at 25c, LePage's glue 10c, 14-Pt aluminum cup knife 10c, crosscut saw, depth clamps, paring blade, and various tools. It promotes value, reliability, and lower prices to attract shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LePage
Miller’s Falls
Cassady Fairbank
Lance Tooth Sheffield
Gillette Safety Razor
Wenaes
Editor's Mail Defends Eight Hour Law Misconceptions
HULET M. WELLS rebuts claims from newspapers and Mayor Gill about the eight hour law. He argues the measure applies to private employment only and has no effect on city, county, or state workers. The letter insists the law sets a 48 hour week limit with exceptions and that misquotations mislead readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulet M. Wells
Reckless Hunters Threat to a Farmer’s Safety
A farmer seeks protection from roaming hunters who tear down signs and claim licenses to trespass and shoot on his land. He emphasizes he is not a hunter and fears for his family and stock after a near-accident at his front gate and children fear to go to school due to bullets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Drawn Juror Estella Humphries Wife of Judge Humphries
Mrs Estella Humphries wife of Judge John E B Humphries was drawn to serve as a juror in a local court proceeding. The selection notes her relation to the judge and the juror status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estella Humphries
John EB. Humphries
Questioning Advice and Oddities From a 19th Century Letter
A fragmentary letter column features Mrs A B seeking relief for a puny triby and wondering what to take, Mrs Quari vouching for past success, a query about which side of a bed is most comfortable, and a note about a clock striking an unwelcome hour. The snippet mentions Amos G and a possible York Giants link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cam’ Ji
Amos
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Arthur P. Utley
F. Warren Kelly
Prince Rupert
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Alex Graham
Billa Graham
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Lida
Charles Gundie
Katelle M
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Rachael J. H
John Montgomery
Ada
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Allie L
Alex. P. Pusey
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Anna
Joseph BR
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Minerva J
George PF
Coburn
Jessie
Robert Crispin
Eva L
John C. Tetherspie
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Tranquilla
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Optical Department
Cynthia
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A. B
Lonnie
York Giants
Eda E
Union Dentists
Ani
Atly
Hird
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