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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1911
Page
4
The piece claims California’s political bosses will pose as patriots to stop the Initiative Referendum and Recall amendments. It warns that adopting these measures could force once powerful figures to seek work outside their political roles, risking a dangerous shift in governance.
The piece contrasts the sorrow of "It might have been" with "Mother must not learn of it" as a dying prisoner in Leavenworth faces post office burglary and cancer, while praising free speech as essential to truth and progress per Charles Bradlaugh. It laments a mother’s hidden pain and warns that denying speech harms nations and the future.
A quirky passage traces glass windows to the 14th century and notes old London and Paris customs of shouting look out before tossing items. It mentions shirts being unknown, Crusades, and gents not using laundry but perfuming existing garments. It also recalls Viennese riots over reciprocity and meat access as prices rose, making dogs unsafe on streets.
Garvin argues that the Canada United States reciprocity debate hinged on emotion over reason. A surprise election result altered policy direction as voters rejected annexation fears. The piece warns of the ballot’s power to shape national policy through careless rhetoric.
Dinah explains to Binks that six eggs were laid that morning but they are keeping the freshest eggs for the bishop’s arrival in September, a careful southern household routine noted in Harper’s Weekly.
In a light exchange, discussions turn to the hobble skirt as a fall style. The dialogue quips about its relevance and contrasts a cheap mono plane with a metaphorical anchored sea wall, reflecting playful fashion banter.
Fragmented OCR text shows parodic slogan adoption and references to Beeleys port trade. A notice-like line mentions See America First amended Beeleyeport ist Then Die amid tossed phrases. A stray verse describes a distant window scene and a tabby cat. An aviator Powler is noted with a garbled air jaunt.
An article notes men increasingly use beauty aids and masseurs and highlights mercolized wax as a common method to preserve a youthful look. Applied after shaving, it removes dead skin, revealing healthier skin. best results come from nightly use with washing in the morning.
A catalog snippet from Spinning's Bargain Store lists Pyke and Goodell Emery wheels and grinders with sizes 6x1 to sxl inches and guarded cut gear. Prices range from 2.50 to 68.60 with adjustable rear guards and carborundum wheels. Orders welcome.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer reader item recounts a Bible class misfire with a dozen Indigenous boys and a well meaning teacher who framed sin as a chalk line and fruit choice. A joke on tariffs ends with a senator preferring self protection over broader policy goals.
A controversial piece argues Washington state dentists face a court battle over who may be examined. It claims the Dental Board enforces a diploma-based standard not defined by state law, opposes nontraditional credentials, and criticizes the so called Dental Combine for overstepping legislative authority. The text also notes a school prize win and an Uncle Jack literary blurb.
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