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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1912

Page

5

Political attack on Hodge targets citizenship papers

The campaign against Bob Hodge is criticized as a desperate smear that attacks his naturalization. The author notes Hodge became a citizen through second papers and asserts first papers were never required. The piece vows a statewide tide against political crooks this fall.

Bob” Hodge Hodge Tacoma United States

National cemeteries hold over thirty thousand soldiers

Observations note 30 753 graves in national cemeteries. The piece cites diverse quotes on war, politics, and press figures from Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Hearst, and others, referencing Turks, Greece, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Taft era debates. It juxtaposes headlines and editorials.

Starving tour chaos sparks on stage and in papers

A heated exchange unfolds between an actress and editor about a looming starving tour and a claim by a divorce lawyer. The diva accuses press misrepresentation while the editor recalls his acting days and a critic questions an audience member.

Edltor

Noted Vegetarian Exchange Sparks Audience Cabbage Joke

A quirky dialogue reveals a speaker favoring cabbages over dead cats and exes as the audience reacts with laughter. The remark captures a sharp, ironic tone typical of the period's humor.

The Eternal Impulse

The suffragette speaks to a hall audience inviting questions while a male voice from the rear asks for escort home, prompting a judge to respond.

Piper

Rally Seating Promise Sparks Confusion

A Washington Herald note reports a seating mix up at a rally where a chair reserved for a lady who promised to speak caused debate over who had the right to take part in the event.

Wahington Herald

Familiar Headlines and Banter in Old Papers

A collage of phrases from early 20th century columns shows mushy jokes about loaded cars canoe seats trains and daily quirks. The snippets hint at humor and social chatter typical of comic sections in papers like the Detroit Free Press and Puck.

Calendar mix up sparks office confusion in Toronto World

A brief cartoon caption recalls a scheduling mishap where Briggs asked why he was absent yesterday. The reply cites a misread instruction about a day off as a calendar error, illustrating a light hearted workplace miscommunication.

Briggs Mel Toronto

Name Change and Rent Rise at Cholmondeley Lodgings

A dialogue notes the speaker’s lodging location at Cholmondeley Apartments, not Bilson's, and mentions no actual move. The line says the place only changed name and raised rent, reflecting a subtle shift in occupancy terms. Boston Transcript.

Bilson Cholmondeley Apartments Boston Transcript

Ounce of Prevention

A fragmented note reports a humorous exchange about ownership of a car and hatpins between Smith Smyth and a speaker nicknamed Puck. The brief skit hints at a domestic or social overlap, with a light tone and a local newspaper voice.

Smith Puck

Soft Spot Higher Up in Love Banter

In a witty exchange from the London Telegraph Jennie notes a man’s heart is not in his heart but in his head. Wennie questions the notion and jokes about softer spots.

Jennie Wennie London Telegraph

Contagious No replied to why ask in Cincinnati Enquirer

A fragmented quote shows a neighbor asking a question and a reply describing sleeplessness in Cincinnati. The snippet references the Cincinnati Enquirer and a nighttime disturbance. The readable text offers little context beyond a casual exchange.

The Cincinnati Enquirer

Editor Letters Back Roosevelt Supporter Voices Party Critique

A series of letters to The Star criticizes the old parties and urges support for Theodore Roosevelt and the progressive movement. The writers praise Hoonevelt for White House leadership and oppose allegations about political payments linked to Bob Hodge. John Dike denies claims and defends his integrity in response to accusations by a campaign speaker.

Eriter Star Theodore Roosevelt Republican Party Aoane Hoonevelt White House Progressive Party Bob Hodge Ll, Pancher the Star Ross Robert T. Hodge

Makes Face Young- Tightens Love Ties

A fragment from a period self help piece describes facial care steps to look younger and cheerier. It cites a face lotion with saxolite and witch hazel and mercolised wax as transformative treatments.

Zara Ore Dave

Modern e rooma at lowest rates at ginus

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Ginus Eighth Westlake Elliott Sog

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