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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1910
Page
4
A 1930s style editorial argues for a special stamp to replace the franking privilege for members of Congress. It criticizes unlimited free mail as a graft, proposes a plainly labeled deadheadage stamp, and suggests issuing many to deter misuse and provoke philatelist interest.
A reader reflects on the ethics of lawyers citing an epitaph joke about Addison B Witherspoon and questions the American Bar Association Code of Professional Ethics. The piece argues lawyers may defend guilty clients and act in ways that many deem dishonest while seeking justice within the law.
A collage of quips and satirical snippets appears, mentioning Squirrels biennially, official denials, executions, impersonators, and local curiosities. References span Sunset Telephone officials, Dr Crippen, and assorted political asides with a mix of humorous asides about hats and jokes.
George F. Cotterill of King County earned the nickname Joker Hunter for exposing and defeating hidden provisions in 1907 and 1909 legislative bills. He pressed for plain language, urged moral reform laws, supported local option and gambling controls, and led the push to ratify a federal income tax amendment. He campaigned for the state senate from the University of Washington canal district.
In the Editor's Mail column readers may submit short letters of general interest about any topic or person as long as they are not driven by personal malice and are suitable for publication.
City Librarian Jennings reports October’s top requests include works by George Barr McCutcheon Robert Chambers William Allen White and Rex Beach among others. Notable titles mentioned are The Rosary The Wild Olive The Window at the White Cat Alixa Paige Silver Horde Calling of Dan Mathews Anne of Green Gables and Certain Rich Man. Also promotional line about MCM Soap and Owl Grocery Co. at 1701 Atlantic St. Ind. A 086.
Reader George Lewis argues that curing public evils requires individuals to risk personal comfort and speak out despite fear. He laments suppression of free speech by political and industrial forces and urges steadfast sacrifice for right principles over profit or expediency.
N Regan of Missouri praises Foley's Kidney Remedy for curing his kidney and bladder pain after suffering misery that prevented work and sleep. He credits the remedy with full relief and mentions Bartell Drug Stores and Quaker Drug Co as sources.
A short classified style note lists Kenwood Grocery at 5500 Ken wood Place with a contact number North 1882 and a code Red 268, implying a small business listing in a local paper.
A collage of quips and witticisms features remarks on marriage infidelity, aviation, colonial commerce, fashion, crime, pepping mint, newspapers, a joke about a recruit, and a prohibition town, all narrated in a racy, satirical tone. The item reads as a lighthearted miscellany of punchlines and social observations with multiple named figures and places implied.
Whitson Grocery at 10th and 65th with North 1511 sells M C M Soap Seattle made. L C Hotchkies at 14th and 63rd St with Ballard 401. Carey Grocery at 759 N 74th St with North 360 Green 222. Oeoe appears as stray text.
Sanitary Market ad lists Stall 43 at Plantation Mills with phones Main 8699 and Ind 997 offering MCM Soap made in Seattle. Names G Sander and D Marshall appear with partial addresses 6408- Grose Lake and 2101 14th Ave. 8 Ind 2699.
Battered OCR notes a discussion among workers about tipping practices at a five and ten cent show venue. The text mentions sales pitches for MCM Soap and Pay Day Grocery, plus a reference to a streetcar transfer and late hours. A focal point appears to be the precarious labor and small-coin economies surrounding tips.
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