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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1911
Page
4
Question and answer fragment shows Taft and California figures discussing initiative referendum recall and woman suffrage. The exchange mentions treaty with Hon duras and dollar diplomacy, with a taunt about reactions from Sacramento to San.
A Jersey farmer buys market pigs on credit and is charged a $2.85 excess when reclaiming the balance for two hams. The incident sparks a broader probe into farm versus retail prices showing large spreads for potatoes beef milk and other staples and urging cooperation to cut middlemen and raise farmer income. Governor West of Oregon cites recall in exchange with President Taft.
Rev. George L. Parker of Salem Massachusetts argues that love is a teachable art and should be taught in schools and churches. He suggests measuring potential partners by “love points” and warns against overreliance on science in matchmaking.
They report 1278 new industries and payroll growth of over 11 million dollars. Public authority can fix hours and wages, while strikes and lockouts are not allowed. The labor party may oppose but such measures do not frighten capital or deter business.
Local headlines tease Miss Swift and Fenn as romance rumors swirl. A playful sidenote suggests if they pair up he could trim costs on data, reflecting lighthearted community speculation about money and harmony.
From Diana's Diary a camera girl notes Miss Dillpickies tangled in a farce of the ultra wealthy. Lancelot Readsborough frets over a planned union with Gladys Van Svelte as paparazzi capture his comic entanglement and a possible marriage proposal turns to jokes and what might follow tomorrow.
A dialogue fragment shows a husband and wife discussing preferences over a new gown. The exchange centers on habit and the wife's question about approval. No other context or details are provided in the readable text.
A string of light anecdotes from a 19th century humor column. Jests about elocution lessons, domestic life, airship mishaps, and social manners. Witty exchanges highlight punctual bows, target audience, and playful misreadings of football terminology.
Dialogue snippets show an imp discussion about a press agent arriving, a divorce lawyer remarking on women as mysteries, and a judge being begged to restore a maiden name only briefly. The notes sketch a comic, cryptic backstage moment with theatrical whimsy.
A brief joke sketch about a family themed as cutlery. The daughter spoons attention, the father forks over the money, and the mother knife the other guests during a social gathering.
A collage of quips and snippets includes a joke about cows and bees in heaven, remarks on mourning dress, a jail case with a lamp and tools, and a cautionary tale about wealth schemes. Bizarre bits echoing early 20th century newspaper miscellany.
Dialog frames a breakup as Mrs Koage recalls engagement vows while Mr Knagg confesses that a large part of his life remains to be lived apart. The exchange reads like a witty quarrel over future plans and commitment.
An old advertisement touts Pinex cough syrup as the fastest, surest remedy with a money back guarantee. It highlights Pine extract, sugar syrup, and laxative effects, claiming relief within minutes and broad uses from bronchitis to throat trouble.
The postal savings bank in the city occupies the main floor of the post office and holds about $50 000 net in deposits from $1 to $100. Clerk A B Drake explains the postal savings card system and stamps, noting cards can reach $100 deposit after nine stamps. The program aids children and is funded by the government through local bank deposits.
A letter from here recounts a overheard exchange at a New York baseball game between a young man and a young woman. The man likens baseball to a household with plate, pitcher, fouls and runs. The woman counters it mirrors courtship and marriage with the diamond, coaching, strikes, and men getting out.
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