Choosing Public Servants in Seattle Cites Voter Duty
A citizen editorial urges Seattle voters to scrutinize municipal candidates and reject officials aligned with corporations and the liquor element. It argues taxpayers must choose integrity over party and asks residents to help replace longtime council members with people focused on public interests. The piece notes contemporary mentions of Halley's comet Tafts itinerary and Pike Pinchot Ballinger events.
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Seattle
Taxpayer
City Council
Wiss Dillpickies Joins Lisle Sox To Chase Home Run Dream
In Diana's Diary by Fred Schaefer, a young girl joins the Lisle Sox, a bloomers girls baseball nine managed by Freddy Splash. Pearl Mostenwaller leaves the team due to a new baby, and the narrator agrees to replace her for pay and excitement, planning to report for practice.
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Wiss Dillpickies
Broomer Girls
Mer
Swat
Lisle Sox
Freddy Splash
Yonkers Delights Suicide Lustful Annie Sherman
In Yonkers New York Annie Sherman has attempted suicide five times, the latest days ago, she was found poisoned in the street and brought to the Yonkers police station. She told police she prefers Yonkers to New York because it feels quiet and pleasant. The article notes Yonkers residents’ frustration with her actions.
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New York
Yonkers
Annie Sherman
Annie
Frederick Starr
Red and Blue Cure Divorce Through Color Beliefs
Paria medical experts claim red decor provokes anger while blue tones soothe nerves, suggesting a cure for marital strife through color changes. The article cites brain cell theory and historic studies, asserting blue environments reduce conflicts and improve harmony.
Reflections of a Bachelor in a Newspaper Snippet
A New York Press opinion fragment ponders flirtations and morals. It jokes that a girl’s claimed beaus may be more, and notes aging men struggle with finances and morals. The piece reflects on youth, folly, and self restraint.
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New York Press
Sing Sing Choir Seeks Tenor Talent From Prison Inmate Ad
A note in the prisoners' paper The Star of Hope claims Sing Sing prison lacks balanced voices. It reports delinquent inmates from burglars to safe crackers tend to low tones while pickpockets and absentees have higher voices. An ad invites tenor applicants to Sing Sing No. 62 420 choir leader via the chaplain.
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Sing Sing
Star of Hope
Fragmented quips from newspapers on life and society
A collage of brief quotes and witticisms from various papers. Topics range from money lending and reliability to social norms and everyday frustrations. The mix includes observations on industry, manners, humor, and domestic life with multiple authors and outlets referenced in snatches.
Quips About Truth Ego and Humility From Chicago News
A collection of aphorisms on honesty pride and social behavior includes lines about truth harming paper value of a kiss dressmakers and spouses, humility versus boastfulness, and the perils of self importance. The source cites Chicago News as the origin.
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Fowler
Science
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Mars
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Rion
Chicago News
LOT NO
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Oxford
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Merode
Madras
Seemena
McCall
Sherman Isray
Pacific Coast
Victor Talking Machines
Eastern Outfitting Co
Second Avenue
Credit Howse
Fache
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