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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1913
Page
4
A note stressing the need for studious children to have sufficient outdoor activity to safeguard health and growth. It promises teacher–pupil collaboration to correct excessive “too much oors” error.
The piece argues labor gains in recognition and rights with rising support across states. It lauds workers compensation, shorter hours, health and safety rules, minimum wage talk, and mothers pensions. It links education reform to valuing hands on work and a humane economy, urging a shift toward cooperation and shared dignity.
The article recounts a Babylonian temple tower 300 feet high built in eight stages with an observatory shrine atop. It notes ancient astronomers from such high temples and contrasts Roman dress and Teutonic costume evolving after the empire’s fall.
The piece argues for fair competition between private capital and a government led Alaska rail plan, criticizing the New York Times stance as pro private gain. It questions private power and calls for honest public service and a test against Uncle Sam. Also notes the joy at E Hibbard's remarriage after 25 years apart.
A humorous exhortation urging brothers to stretch Labor Day into a long free day by rising early and doing chores around the house. The piece touts avoiding regular schooling and includes a joke about a Cincinnati man wearing a sign reading I Am Married.
A compilation of light questions and answers from a newspaper column. Readers ask quirky queries on topics from fashion to poetry and shoes, with humorous or anecdotal responses and brief quotes from unnamed contributors and correspondents. The piece blends reminiscence and playful curiosities amid a gentle, old‑time tone.
Cartoonish anecdotes feature a deacon halting a boy from fishing on Sunday and a series of quips about beach parties manners and a mock funeral rehearsal among wry locals. The pieces showcase light humor and social quirks with brief exchanges.
At Newport Golf Clubhouse Francis Roche and his mother Mrs. Burke Roche hosted a 600 guest reception with ceaseless music. Guests danced through the night, including debutante Esther Moreland of Pittsburgh and Mrs. John Astor in a famous pearl necklace. Supper was served all night in a large floral tent on the lawn.
Modern, elegantly furnished rooms available with transient rates from 50c to $1 per day and weekly options from $2.50 to $4.00. Located at 804 Virginia St near Westlake Ave. Advertisement notes the Virginus Hotel.
New York September 1. The fall beauty crop in musical shows is discussed with two leading entrants. Estelle Richmond praised by Joseph P. Bickerton for soul and intelligence. Florenza Ziegfeld Jr. backs Beatrice Allen for plain good looks and charm. Which should win the golden apple?
Wilmington, Sept 1 Friends of James Bartley plan to present him a rubber ring on his 90th birthday next month. An irritated gum prompted a dentist to find two teeth just beginning to emerge. He believes Bartley may grow a full set of baby teeth, thrilling his children and grandchildren on the farm west of the city.
Esther Isaacs Marsden of San Francisco searches for her brother Alfred Isaacs who she has not seen for 20 years since their parents died in Snohomish. She stays with Mrs. A. P. Hanson at 1615 Marion St as she looks for him.
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