Better Make Haste Slowly About Telco Monopoly
A column argues against rushing to cancel the Independent Telephone company and warns Sunset Telephone would be worse for Seattle. It cites Sunset’s past monopoly abuses, bribery accusations by grand juries, and claims the Independent firm has acted conservatively and decently. The piece cautions against revoking the Independent franchise, noting two phones are a nuisance but Sunset would be far worse for the city.
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Bouillon
Public Utilities
Sunset Telephone Company
Seattle
Sunset
Millard
Louis Glass
United States
the Star
Glass
The
Star
Independent Telephone Company
San Francisco
California
The Way Up Is Open to Earned Opportunity
A column argues that opportunities have grown with scientific progress and invention. It urges young men to prove themselves, saying success comes from personal effort, not inherited privilege, and that work habits shape character, skill, and future chances. It stresses readiness for big jobs and the value of industrious associations.
Prodigal Son Returns to Seek Mortgage Help
An old farmer greets his prodigal son returning home seeking relief to lift the mortgage on the family automobile, highlighting the clash between desire for wealth and family debt. The exchange hints at ongoing financial strain and strained kinship as the prodigal seeks aid.
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Scott
Star Dust and Wit Tossed in a Jazz of Jokes
A compact column blends humor and verse as Josh A Sword assembles witty quips and short sketches. It parries with puns about tact diplomacy a deaf and dumb husband and playful banter on manners. The piece also threads jokes about fashion weather and grafted proverbs.
The Right Wife Helps a Man’s Success
A narrator argues that a devoted wife boosts a husband’s success by believing in him. She explains confidence from a partner can restore courage and spur achievement, urging that a man’s potential grows when supported by a faithful spouse. The bachelor listener contemplates marriage and shared belief.
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Seattle Star
Star Publishing CO
Seventh Ave
Ballard Star Agency
Hace Tiatiaré Av
Wunset
St. Wallard
Ryrrett Star Agencye
Sterrett Broa
Noekefelter
Beattie
Washington
BY Josh
Jogh Wige
Methodiata
Eage
Stella
Hesaya
MR. Skygack
Mars
Perod
Percy
Grace
Baillargeon
Directoire
Wistaria
Knox
Cy Dee
Wes
America
Big White Building
Madison
Cyntaia Grey
Hi. L. Klein
James BY
Fpperson
Virstar, Heth
Mason, Prenwick & Lawhkenor
Mighent
Reo
Murke
Meek Trunk & Bag CO
Firat Ave
T. P. Fay Co., Inc
Mehihorn Bidg
Rainier Clothing
First Ave
Raj
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