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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1913
Page
4
A Southern judge denounces the telephone as immoral and costly, while critics argue blame lies with people, not devices. The piece urges public ownership to lower costs and expand access, contrasting monopolies with universal service. A second note from President Howland predicts fashion trends with Panama Canal opening.
A period editorial urges investigation into alleged graft in the U S Supreme Court tied to printing costs for decisions. It notes an 80 cent per page rate vs 5 cents government price, claiming over 100000 dollars annually in overcharges and calls for action by the Senate judiciary committee. It also reports destruction of large denomination subtreasury bills in Cincinnati on Washington orders.
The Reading railroad president Baer replaces all wooden cars with steel at heavy cost. Wrecks expose buckling of wood, widows and orphans cited. Baer claims divine inspiration ends coal losses. Also notes on Spokane marriage licenses and political pressure in Pennsylvania.
A collage of opinion and notices mentions Senator La Follette’s tariff vote as political sacrifice and Lincoln praised by The London Times. It riffs on dry humor, a divorce case, a golfer's miscue, a catlike fault finder, Chautauqua lectures, and currency figures, with scattered quips about newspapers and a forthcoming nut paper.
A jumble of 1920s humor notes on women’s clothing warmth, a U S Navy recruit barred for a tattoo of September Morn, and jokes about Russia's destroyer Novik. The item riffs on military recruiting and militarized gender norms with satirical quips about naval discipline and wartime attitudes.
A vintage medicine ad promotes Seventy seven for early cold signs. It asserts a second sign such as a sneeze or fever, urges immediate use, and describes the small pellet vial sold nationwide by Humphrey’s Momco Medicine Co at 25 cents or 1.00, mail order available from 164 William Street, New York.
A fragment from the Everett Seattle Interurban notices shows prattle about a stalled car joke and lists limited and local train schedules to Seattle and Everett with multiple departure times and ticket office locations. The text references freight and timetable details at Seattle offices and Greenwood.
A Baltimore mother recalls her daughter's severe itching that started with a small spot on the hand and spread to the knees. She credits Resinol Soap and Resinol Ointment with relief after using samples and a purchased supply, urging others to try the products.
Uncle Jack proclaims a new school penmanship contest with a three word submission. The winning entry chosen by a local high school penmanship teacher will earn one dollar in cash and must be ink on glossy paper mailed to Uncle Jack Incaro at the Star office by Thursday 8 PM.
New York has organized a schoolboy safety patrol in every public school under the American Museum of Safety. Juniors are chosen as dependable leaders with 12 boys per patrol and a sergeant reporting tasks. Each member wears a bronze badge to protect smaller children from danger at street crossings.
In Editor's Mail, M. B. Randall asks to include Joseph Gilbert editor of the Seattle Herald as the city’s best socialist speaker for a discussion on Whats the Matter With Seattle. Randall highlights Gilbert as a constructive socialist and well known to citizens.
A series of letters to The Star endorses Boalt’s article and calls for civic action. Citizens urge J. W. Pryan’s return to Washington to serve his time and urge debate through a “What’s the Matter With Seattle” congress. The exchange criticizes The Times and its editor, urging civil discourse.
Advertisement notes Stewart House on West Stewart near Pike Place Market offering modern outside rooms for 25 to 50 cents.
A columnist hints at an actress praised for a beautiful contour, speculating that the contourist season may have opened earlier than usual. The note sails on fashion gossip and seasonal trends without naming individuals.
The note thanks Uncle Jack for publishing a picture and includes two old time riddles. Riddle one asks how a barber ends his days with the answer curls up and dyes. Riddle two asks how a sculptor ends days with the answer makes faces. Also mentions a Dreamland Dance tonight and a casual signature.
The article argues that true wealth comes from disciplined saving and capital growth rather than luck. It posits thrift as a timeless stance shared across generations and suggests a savings account at the Dexter Horton Trust and Savings Bank as a pathway to secure fortune.
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