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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1912
Page
4
A humorous gossip piece follows Miss Dilipickies as she hunts a central American gentleman in Sunny Mirimba. Diana mismatches romance and danger when Mr Garvanza del Pistachio Tomales arrives, prompting a dramatic yet bloodless close and a cheeky ending.
A Wisconsin column critiques Bob La Follette's plan in Superior for resolving a street railway strike by allowing citizens to condemn and take over the railway. The piece notes the potential use of militia, the high profits of the company, and questions whether appraisals should reflect investment or water value. It calls this a possible path to settling public service labor disputes.
A non partisan stance argues the county needs an capable engineer for the office, indifferent to party. Voters should select the best qualified candidate based on skill and technical knowledge rather than political affiliation, with the Progressive platform pledging to enact such non partisan reform.
Bob Hodge, the gubernatorial candidate, speaks tonight at the Coliseum as his first major address in his home city. The campaign relied on King County support while expanding in other areas, reflected by rallies in Tacoma and Spokane and his statewide vote share.
Observers note Bob Hodge, styling himself as the people's candidate, will headline the event. Supporters claim a recall against Cotterill is driven by a small group of political operators. Progressives push a party platform to boost votes while standpatters stay quiet.
Texas rancher G A Jones sends outlaw Al Sullivan to catch thefts from Spur Range. An old roped thief is photographed for the Rogues Gallery and later asks for permission to send a copy to his kinfolks, revealing a rustic moral tale.
In a report quoted by the Boston Herald Thomas W. Lewson condemns crooked business. He recalls a Broadway office boy caught in deception and the head book keeper’s warning about fate in the firm, implying ascent only if honesty returns.
A witty exchange in the Boston paper shows a professor voicing reluctance to lecture there again. He cites difficulty convincing audiences he knows as much about the subject as they do, reflecting a disgruntled tone amid campus theater of ideas.
A humorous exchange frames whether wealth changes affection. She questions changing love with money while He candidly notes that wealth might raise eagerness for their wedding, implying impatience rather than affection.
A brief exchange mocks wealth and poverty with street theater banter. Passerby questions Teaggar as a pore gent while Teaggar protests indigence. The snippets reflect press irony about riches and daily attire, echoed by contemporaries in Boston and Christian Science Monitor commentary.
The Beeleysport Weekly Whang has run a Canadian rail ad in exchange for transportation for almost a year. The editor wonders how to use the transport without going bankrupt to get to Canada. Hibrow is described as a queer guy by the Old Sport. The Rounder asks why and the Old Sport explains he uses omit when he means cut it out.
In a classroom exchange, Tommy refuses to tell a boy to take the larger apple, claiming it unnecessary. The dialogue continues as Mrs Youngbride and Mrs Longwed quip about vows and endurance, reflecting lighthearted domestic humor from a Boston Transcript clipping.
A brief London sketch shows an Artist and Editor debating a joke. The Editor admits it is funny yet rejects it, a recurring professional pattern spanning years.
The dialogue features Miss Kittlah Oh and Miss Sharp trading quips about appetite and shyness. Tam’s cautious, humorous exchanges hint at social tensions and flirtatious misunderstandings in a light literary scene.
A girl from Lyman Washington writes to Uncle Jack about her tame pet deer named Roxy. She recalls island cliffs, playful tag sessions, and a rock high above the yard where they played. Roxy disappeared during hunting season, presumed shot by a hunter who did not know she was a pet.
The Star Circle membership certificates have been mailed to Elsie May Newell Helen Bishop Lester Fey Helen Lloyd and others who wrote to Uncle Jack. If you haven’t a card, write for one today.
Uncle Jack starts a Circle members contest offering a cash prize of fifty cents for the best new riddle. Readers are urged to send in their riddles soon, with the idea that many clever entries will flood in and make judging a challenge.
An 11 year old in Monroe Washington writes from Box 496 wishing to join a Circle and receive a membership card. He notes delivering The Star, attends fourth grade on Park Place, and enjoys contests.
A fragmented report discusses football as the best sport for all around growth in public schools. It references boys on ball teams, referees, and the belief that football builds strength and discipline, mentioning a 14 year old Cameron in Kent.
Message from Helen Bishop of Everett Washington requests a 1 dollar membership card for The Star and mentions enjoying the Circle.
A description explains a coin trick using a tapering wine glass. A dime is placed in the glass and a larger quarter sits above it. Blowing across the opening causes the quarter to seal and the dime to jump out.
A 10 year old pupil at Columbia School writes to Uncle Jack expressing interest in obtaining a work chip card soon. The letter identifies her grade as sixth and mentions Helen Lig and an address on 36th Street.
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