Tale of Willie and the famed serums past and present
A long, satirical tale tracks a boy named Willie from infancy to middle age, noting repeated use of anti toxin serums from various animals to treat illnesses. The narrator muses on medicine, science, polygamy, and social mores, ending with political and social commentary on Taft, reform, and gender ratios in England and Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
U. S. Supreme Court
Taft
Bill
England
Wales
Taft Faces Renomination Bid Amid Tariff Board Row
Taft unleashes sharp criticism of critics calling his Payne Aldrich tariff plan indefensible and says a tariff board will shape policy. He defends the board as necessary while opponents brand the personnel and delays as a put up job to win votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Gilson Ee
Tait
Beattie, Crawford, and a Call for Justice Through Law
A citizen laments the slow legal system with appeals and technical delays while noting Mayor Tom Johnsons success in securing fair transit pricing. The piece urges moral figures to use law for the people and justice, highlighting Beattie and Crawford as examples within a broader plea for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Young Beattie
Crawford
Brown
HIG
Renton Way
Seattle
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Tom Johnsons
Wisconsin inmate Louisa Keller given life for murder
An 80 year old Louisa Keller has been sentenced to life imprisonment in Wisconsin for murdering a woman. The text also strings together unrelated bits about ships, fashion, and poetry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Keller
Wisconsin
Number Seen? Townsfolk Recall Car in Accident
A motor overspeeded and struck a woman then sped away. An anxious policeman asked the witness if she saw a number, to which she replied she did not. A woman in the car wore a last year summer hat with purple roses and chiffon and a mink imitation coat. The scene hints at a broader social talk about summer cottages and luxury transport.
Fifty years hence lunar race prize winners noted
Mr Slisom Bibble won five pints of ale for finishing first in the Path to Moon race. A large crowd of lunarites witnessed the afternoon sport. Mrs Reggie Vanderbilt is seen cooing crabs with bare feet. Oh well let Mrs Reggie do it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slisombibble
Mrs. Reggie Vanderbilt
Mrs. Reggie
Essay prize winner praises American ideals by Mina Grisdale
Mina Doris Grisdale of Box 135 Shelton Washington wins the school essay contest with Why Should I Be Glad I Am an American. She cites freedom patriotism and study of George Washington and Lincoln while condemning unpatriotic traitors and war-weary smugness. A box of chocolates accompanies the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Doris Grisdale
Shelton
Wash
George Washington
Lincoln
Star Circle marks near year with growing Seattle youth reach
The Star Circle for boys and girls in Seattle celebrates its near one year anniversary as about 200 youths join. Four or five new letters arrive weekly seeking admission, and the third Saturday in December will hold the anniversary event with new members expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Jack
Star
Star Circle
Seattle
Picture of Uncle Jack's Kiddies in The Star Circle
A photo features three young members of The Star Circle sent by Mrs. Elvira Dahl of 6003 Sixth Ave. N. W. Seattle. The children are lively and growing fast, and all are eager readers of The Star and long-time supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Jack
Star Circle
Elvira Dahl
Av. N. W
Seattle
The
Star
Editor Star Reader Voices Concerns On State Of Press
A reader from Beattie Washington criticizes coverage of Lana Park bath house and urges accuracy before printing facts. The letter laments reverence for judiciary and political figures while recalling past experiences with political imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Lana Park Bath House
Beattie
Wash
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Seattle Star
United Press
Willie
Borde
New Jersey
Prof. Pasteur
Little Willie
Great Eastern Institute
Ee F. M. Harrington
Wuiclded
Binghamton
N. Y
Argentina
Garvin's Corner
Rishman
Ontforgettoget
Everett True
Tads
Japan
America
Rogers
Lord Byron
Seattle Daily Star
City
the Star
Beattie Star
Washington
Jack
Vietam
Prince Albert
D. M. Sinclair
Everett, Wash
N. Y. Block
Bailey
Otis
Glass
Albany
Bes Marche
MacDousal & Seucaw
Rochester
Chicago
Milwaukee
Puget Sound
Oregon & Washington
Northern Pacific Railways
Fertile
American Home Investment Company
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