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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1908
Page
4
The King County sheriff race centers on feeding prisoners at cost with candidate Jack Williams accused of evasion. Critics say his reply shows he would take county money plus any savings as personal gain, while rival Bob Hodge supports feeding prisoners at cost and criticizes Williams as unfit for office.
The article urges turning work into a craft rather than drudgery. It cites a ledger clerk who, by studying writing, law, and accounting, transformed duties into a skillful art, rising to become a leading accountant earning at least 56008 yearly. It argues passion and method lift performance and mood.
A humorous collection of odd home tips and quips offering dubious advice. Items range from wallpaper fixes with a carpet sweeper to cosmetics for clothing stains. Instances mention turpentine for rats and odd gifts like finger prints, with quirky lines about olives and parasols.
A quirky column recounts Josh Star Dust musings on domestic labels and weather abroad. A woman recalls Venice Italy with waterlogged streets while an Oregon traveler contrasts Europe to home. Short humor pieces feature a fireside chat about engagements and a dean weighing bodies for a medical classroom.
An ambitious Chicagoan meets a novela publisher to announce plans to write a book. He hints at a work in the vein of Sea Miserables but livelier, prompting the publisher to respond with casual politeness and a broad comment on men’s voting. The scene closes with a muted chorus of applause.
A touring American explores a tiny village in Mingland in search of historic sites. A series of comical misinformed guesses follow as the native quips about legendary places, while the visitor presses for notable events, only to be told there is little of interest besides a local elegy.
A brief note warns potatoes stored in a dark barrel may cause eye irritation to the nun. It advises waking the baby gently and teaches the baby to wake you in the same manner.
An old watchman recalls Dan Mahon a fearless local engine driver famed for never jumping a cab even in crashes. He contrasts Dan with his brother Dave who died after a wreck while Dave tried to warn the rear coaches of danger. The tale ends with Dan’s resolve to protect those aboard.
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