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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1913
Page
4
People who live in the open air seldom have colds. Breathing foul heavy air is a chief bronchial trouble cause. Open the windows and let in sunshine and the ozone. New people are suffering from an overdose of fresh air.
A rousing critique of journalism, detailing how editors once led with personal values while politics and business colluded behind the scenes. The piece urges public scrutiny of editorial secrecy and invites readers to hold papers accountable through feedback.
Akron selling bonds shows public confidence though $25 and $50 issues lag behind 100 dollar bonds. The piece argues for broader small investor participation, noting 514 percent AM's bonds and the need for education to curb middleman graft while highlighting varied civic and political commentary.
The excerpt presents a street scene where a stranger asks directions to a bank and a village urchin offers help for a quarter. A pun about a bank director arises, contrasting costs with service. A separate vignette shows a maid reporting a visitor to a head of house, humorously noting the table and chairs are taken by the caller from the instrument house.
A collage of brief items and quips from a newspaper page includes divorce notes from Liberty Street, tales of a Maine sailor bound for the Panama Exposition, shipping shifts in New York, German students expelled for not drinking beer, and satirical jabs at manners and politics.
Severe catarrh is claimed to yield to Hyomel a breathing remedy sold by Booths Hyomel Co of Buffalo New York. The ad promises quick relief from catarrh bronchitis and head cold with no stomach dosing and offers a complete outfit for one dollar.
A price listing shows gold crowns and various fillings with ranges for materials. It lists alloy fillings, silver fillings, painless techniques, and different price points from 25.00 up to 85.00 and higher, with a minimum of 81.00.
A reader letters express varied opinions on the slit skirt trend. The writer fears potential future fashion limits and asks how far editors will push the ruling. The piece captures public concern about style norms and social judgment in a dated newspaper voice.
A writer argues clergy should prove fitness by six month coal mine labor six months steel mill and cotton factory work plus 30 days at sea and in a Southern labor camp followed by three months as a hotel waiter then 30 days of vagrant duty before being allowed a pulpit and gospel study under watchful eyes. The letter ends with F. J.8. signature.
A letter from C H King praising Franklin D. Roosevelt for supporting the Panama Canal project. King requests timely publication of a favorable likeness of Roosevelt as the man who made canal digging possible, signing from 98% Union St, City.
The New York World notes a cheeky exchange about selling kisses at a charity bazaar. One speaker jokes a dollar per kiss may seem steep while other attendees fear being robbed at such fundraisers.
Family music binds the home and the Perfected Player Piano offers easy enjoyment for all. It plays accompaniments, waltzes, or master compositions and costs less than Seattle rivals. Eilers Music House sets up flexible terms and invites visitors to try or request delivery. Ohio bans surplus rooster crowing for sunrise peace.
Butter's Liquid Tooth Filler marketed by Butler Drug Co. of Seattle Washington promoted at 26 cents. Advertisement copy notes a matt ending.
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