Inventor touts perpetual motion stock scheme amid six follies of science
Richard Ulram of New York organizes the Perpetual Motion Power Heat and Light Company offering 5,000,000 in stock at 10 cents a share. The piece notes patent office rules against perpetual motion devices and recounts six supposed scientific impossibilities including squaring the circle and transmutation of metals.
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Richard Ulram
New York
Perpetual Motion Power, Heat & Light Company
John Keely
Philadelphia
Keely
Thurston
Ponce de Leon
Voronoff
Paris
Reader letters spark debate over Gardner and local issues
The Star features letters from readers including B. Christin criticizing open letters to Noy Gardner and warning of fame seeking among youth. Other correspondents question municipal spending on wharves and dry docking costs, noting Dr. Martins repairs and county employee salaries.
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Dr. Martin
Indorsement letter lauds Ferry Articles Editor
A Bellevue reader, B Hans on, commends Mr Chambers and The Star for truth about the ferry question. He praises the editor for honesty and pledges support for improved ferry service, urging continued coverage and a square deal.
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the Star
Chambers
Bastalder
Beattlette
B. Hanson
Bellevue
Wash
Pleased With Ferry Series In King County Paper
Citizens express satisfaction with W. E. Chambers of Kirkland for ferry coverage in recent issues. The articles provide facta and figures on the ferry situation and praise the paper for serving King County residents.
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W. E. Chambers
Kirkland
King County
Transportation question spurs new subscribers to paper
A reader from Beluevue expresses frustration with transportation issues on the East side and notes the paper will gain many new subscribers, including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cyr. The message emphasizes that coverage attracts readers in the community.
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Fred Cyr. Beluevue
Wash
A Letter From Avridge Mann Urges Faith Through Deeds
A letter to the editor emphasizes living acts and godly love over dead creeds. It argues that truth about heaven and hell is beyond full human understanding and urges personal salvation through simple faith and action.
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Avridge Mann
God
Heaven
Hell
Weeding Out Extra Middlemen
A collection of editorials argues police abuse targets citizens as much as criminals and cites Seattle driving enforcement as overbearing. It suggests nationwide police civil training and critiques government waste, with satirical quips on economics, society, and daily life.
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Erworld
Primsole
Seattle
Homecoming Echoes in a Quiet Wintry Evening
A reflective scene unfolds as a narrator returns home to a frostbitten silence. Dogs recall a longing for the outdoors while no familiar touch greets them, the chimney rises, and a window glows under a sunset as sorrow sits with the dream.
Bellevue Resident Praises The Star For Ferry Coverage
A Bellevue resident thanks The Star for publicizing county ferry mismanagement and praises Mr. Chambers articles. He says readers have gained truth and identifies The Star as a friend and champion for Bellevue amid ongoing issues with the ferry system.
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Chambers
Star
Chas
W. Bover
Bellevue
Wash
Resident questions ferry fares and repairs
A Kant side resident of Lake Washington criticizes The Star for reporting charges by Mr. W. J. Chambers. He asks why Bellevue riders pay 10 cents while Medina pays 62 to 37 and why Leschi repairs cost 72 401 26.
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Kant
Lake Washington
W. J. Chambers
the Star
Bellevue
Medina
Leschi
Home as Wife's Asset Endorsed by Dr Barton
Dr Barton argues a prosperous man should place the home in his wife’s name with open records. He says a wife and children are preferred creditors and protection may be better served now than in hardship. He emphasizes honesty when assets are sound.
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William E. Barton
Patagonia
Scandinavia
Yucatan
Smoke Signals and Fire Techniques of the Indians
The text describes how Indians mastered fire and smoke for signaling and cooking, using controlled flames to hide or reveal presence, create colored smoke, and communicate through scents and popping plants. It highlights knowledge of plants, cedar and pine aromas, and the leadership within a small group tied to fire mastery.
The Postcard Way and Grandpa Ninety Three
A fragmentary note from Ances Boardman ponders greetings and health in postcard era phrasing. Questions about Grandpa turning ninety three and Cousin Lizzie's flu hint at family communications amid concerns of extended mail exchange and social rituals.
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