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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1911
Page
4
The passage argues real estate values in Seattle rose by 30 million in five years and asks who pays taxes as rents and prices rise. It endorses Henry George Jr. and the single tax on land, warning streetcar monopolies hinder growth and that prosperity requires broad citizen wealth rather than millionaire domination.
Rev. Joseph D. Peters envisions funding a Hoboken parlor resort for lovers to meet in comfortable homes rather than tenements and parks. He aims to educate youth about temperament and living conditions before marriage, offering a contrasted safe social space amid urban congestion and costly prosperity.
The speaker criticizes President Taft for favoring private leasing to attract capital, contrasting his stance with government capital. He argues Taft is guided by private finance, not public ownership, and asserts government interests may be displaced by private capital unless assured by policy. He cites Alaska coal as another leverage point.
Reports touch on seasonal snow in New England and Montana, Britain urged on home rule for Ireland, and varied opinions from Paris about queens dress sense. Mentions include a Massachusetts banker’s death from banknote illness, the McNamara trial caution, President Eliot’s world tour, Queen Alexandra aging, Bret Harte on California, and a Duwamish valley joy over new lower railroad rates.
Dialogue excerpt shows Mrs Henry Peck and Mr Henry Peck debating appearance and manners. The tone mixes humor with teasing to reveal views on country life and dating. A line about appreciating old masters and a six cylinder car hints at era and social contrast.
The dialogue describes a preference for work in a restaurant affluent patrons frequent, contrasting with a desire to avoid a place where staff, paid around $12 weekly, must entertain companions. The exchange mentions Toledo and aspiring performers as context.
A Browning’s Magazine quote frames a milk toast philosopher as he embarks on his first ocean liner trip, highlighting a humorous clash between grand earthbound wishes and a voyage at sea. The remark captures irony about ambition and travel.
Diana's Diary details the Daily Sneeze crew following the Van Svelte Sendsborough wedding and Lancelot Scadborough's bachelor high life turn serious with a planned marriage. Bessie Biff describes the groom as lively yet shallow while Gladys Van Svelte, rich but modest, contemplates joining him for scandalous fortune.
A terse exchange reveals social cunning as a speaker claims a thermometer underreports heat while admitting a fragile place in a woman’s affections. The dialogue hints at deception, vanity, and shifting loyalties within a witty, social scene.
A fragment discusses a daughter delaying departure until September to improve outfit borrowing options. It suggests gathering dresses parasols wraps ribbons and an 80 on as needed. The tone hints at wardrobe planning for a seasonal away period.
In a heated exchange the speaker says voters wanted a watchdog of the treasury not a popular candidate while Farmer Corn tessel counters that they do not want a man who makes friends but one who can face enemies. The dialogue underscores distrust of political friendliness versus fiscal vigilance.
An African Methodist revival in Buxton reaches a humorous climax as Brother Johnson is urged to be forgiven. The minister asks the crowd to pardon his sins and a chorus of voices seconds the motion, resulting in unanimous forgiveness.
A humorous item notes Grisby delaying divorce as his wife pursues monoplaning, suggesting he prefers to wait rather than pursue separation. The exchange highlights a playful misunderstanding of a modern aviation term.
The Star announces BE Amashey will edit the Weekly Wasp, appearing next week. Amashey is noted for work on the Atchison Globe where his Globe Lights sketches drew wide attention and quotes.
The text presents clipped exchanges referencing a wife’s independence, a manicurist, and a charitable jackpot. It cites lines from the Chicago Record Herald and the Washington Evening Star, hinting at social duties, finances, and political concerns through dialog snippets.
Mrs Newrich argues her daughter receives private lessons at home with a 'Dutch' school term. The Philadelphia Record notes that families pay $60 per quarter for such education while questioning the extent of the daughter's painting and schooling.
A humorous exchange shows Mrs Hreathiese and Mrs Woodby discussing medical claims by Dr Starver who allegedly promises rapid weight loss. Gibbe, Dibbin and Jones contribute a quip about answering a question with another question, mentioning a six dollar loan in a lighthearted jab.
A fragment shows a tourist asserting they would not miss the pyramids for worlds and expressing interest in research. The speaker hopes to have a photograph taken in front of the main dump, reflecting a curious mix of curiosity and indifferent amusement.
A Newark Times quotation notes a man described as comfortable despite the weather and labeled as a pickpocket by an observer. The terse item hints at streetwise vigilance and urban petty crime.
An assortment of brief, quirky quotes from newspapers and chats span topics from buried treasure tales to marital mischief. The Washington Star and Toledo Blade items showcase witty exchanges and street gossip about speech length, deaf mutism, jealous spouses, and a contractor’s marital tension.
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