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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1913
Page
4
The reader cites Charles Dickens on cheerfulness and youthful looks and Henry Van Dyke on cheerful courage surpassing material warmth. The remarks link optimism with resilience and longevity.
Lutheran pastors in southern Ohio urge the general church council to install a courting parlor in every church building to offer privacy for young people indoors during cold months. Critics warn of social and moral risks with limited space and high urban rents. The piece ends calling for legal reforms removing and replacing contempt laws with recall to curb authorities.
In a reflective column, a veteran observer notes Mrs. Marshall's record of 1,600 calls in 120 days as part of official life, while arguing for fewer formal visits. The piece laments ceremonial calls, praises genuine friend visits, and jeers at rigid public service routines in 1913 Wisconsin politics and law.
A garbled mix of verse and quotes appears, including "Only the nightingale can understand the rose" and jokes about independence and fortune. The text weaves marginal anecdotes, proverbs, and political jokes with references to a judge and a Bulgarian proverb motif.
Mike was struck in the eye by a golf ball at the links and argued with the golfer. The exchange escalates as they mock each other over misheard calls like fore for, foreve, and foive.
A historical item notes Harry Kemp was sentenced to hard labor in England, with a wry aside about poetry influencing the judge. It also mentions a Winnipeg ex-controller losing 64 000 to Gotham confidence men and a quip about umbrellas after a widow recalls her late husband.
A Washington Critic quips about faulty grammar in cafeterias and cabaret songs. A tailor measuring a new congressman remarks you are a very large man and the man replies I certainly do. The remark turns on self perception at home.
Louis A. Sarecky secretary to William Sulzer during the New York gubernatorial campaign testifies at impeachment proceedings in Albany. He says he is responsible for alleged irregularities in campaign fund expenditures.
Reginald de Bacchus son of a millionaire soap maker confesses in bed that his social career ends after a night of heavy drinking at a ball. His valet downplays the incident noting the dance novelty everyone praises.
Fred Frazer former assistant postmaster of Colton was indicted by a federal grand jury on the charge of stealing office funds.
Margaret Illington stars in Kindling as a mother to be who steals to grant her unborn child a Westward life. The play, praised for heart stirring drama and strong character work, drew large crowds in Seattle. Critics note the Theatre Trust two dollar production holds its own, while Miss Leach's Maggie is highlighted for touching performances.
Minnie B. Prazier of 5804 10th Ave N E voices frustration over choosing the costly Sixth Ave N E site for the Latona bridge. She argues the Civic Plans commission favored a richer neighborhood, harming the poor and surrounding homes and schools while alleging traction company support for the 10th Ave site.
The Star argues Seattle’s low death rate hides widespread unsanitary housekeeping rooms. Readers are urged to report filthy conditions to the board of health to address the city’s neglected sanitation.
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