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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1914
Page
4
A brief dialogue reflects two boarders at a farm house with limited social interaction. Judge notes the lack of company when only Fay and he are present, highlighting the quiet domestic scene and subdued conversation.
The writer recalls a grandmother who produced almost all food at home from garden, fruit, canned goods, and livestock. He contrasts city life with rural self sufficiency and argues churches should mobilize youths in cooperative buying to curb high costs and extend aid beyond mere charity, sparking a revival of moral authority.
The article argues that progressives in California and Maine gained ground in recent primaries, nominating multiple candidates on other tickets and boosting figures like Gov Johnson and Francis Heney. It claims Republicans and Democrats weakened, predicts mixed outcomes in Washington, Maine, and beyond, and asserts the fate of three parties hinges on the 1916 presidential vote.
A Terre Haute Tribune item notes Mrs. Smith interviewing a new servant. A maid recounts leaving her previous mistress without incident after locking the bathroom door during a bath and slipping away quietly. The odd phrasing about feeding peppered bread to elephants appears as scatter.
A ring of brass band music headlines a golden wedding surprise for Mrs Rockefeller, arranged by her husband to mark the milestone. An Aberdeen man arrives as the first delegate from out of town to a bull moose convention, amid talk that compensation law governs the scene. Aber deen’s disfranchisement of state voters by political bosses two years ago is noted as context.
Criminal information filed against Mrs J J Hogan following the death of her husband. Proceedings seek indictment or further action by the court to determine the crime and applicable charges. The case centers on the fatal shooting within the family context and involves standard legal procedures pending.
The piece mocks scientific philanthropy and recounts how Chauncey Wright of a Third Avenue restaurant helped fund a woman's room rent. It criticizes the motive of giving to ease conscience and notes administration costs claimed by reformers.
Walter W. Westfall for Robert S. Baldwin obtained a surrogate court order appointing L. J. Tomkins as temporary administrator. He must file a $250,000 bond before taking possession of Nordica’s estate. Relatives claim the singer’s jewels valued at $250,000 are in the banker husband’s possession.
Fire destroyed the 3,367 ton Neuces off Hoboken New Jersey while it ran between New York and Tampa and Mobile. Only the first officer and 18 firemen were aboard and all escaped unharmed as flames reached the water line.
The Seattle Star teams with Large Pennant House to issue weekly Flag Pennants. Each wool felt pennant features a nation’s flag and speech, starting with the War Pennant of Germany. One pennant per week costs 15 cents plus a coupon clip.
Lucy T. Guild shares a clipping of Victor Hugo predicting a shift from war to universal suffrage and arbitration. The note mentions Europe US unity and a future museum exhibit of cannons, with a second fragment from Mrs. O H Ryther and a daily routine after 8 o'clock Saturday chores.
The writer defends the Ryther home, says Dr McBride spent only 20 minutes inspecting, overstates age, and asserts personal cooking skills and capability equal to a 40 year old. The letter argues McBride mischaracterized the children's food and lacks understanding of their diet.
Reader Z complains of widespread fraud in public markets. Inspectors seem powerless as stalls display flawless fruit while customers suspect faked parcels and misleading pricing. The note credits a bakery manager for a fine in question.
Salt L detective Cleveland states J. H. Abbott, photographed here, confessed to defrauding a bank.
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