Boarding School and Gear Deals in Seattle
A local ad offers a boarding and day school for boys with a call to contact Brother Superior. It promotes a stock of government Khaki coats and pants at 2.75 a suit suitable for hunting and outdoor work. Also advertised are rifles and shotguns with various models and prices from Seattle merchants W. S. Kirk and I. Hall, 1st Ave.
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Academy OF the Holy Names
7Th Ave
Jackson St
Seattle
Wash
Brother Superior
Kirk
1St Ave
Whole Nates At
Shields for the Farmer Protecting Members From Swindlers
A trade association educates farmers on avoiding swindles by confidence men who pose as local farmers. An example describes two men in overalls who convinced a grain buyer to advance cash for crops, then vanished. The text notes swift reporting within the organization would curb such frauds.
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Trade Association
Maj Gen George W Davis Panamanian ruler and canal zone governor
Major General George W Davis governs the Panama canal zone with near autocratic power. The Panama born leader, long on the ground since February, presides over a vast, palatial Ancon hill residence and commands troops in the Philippines and Porto Rico past duties.
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United States
Panama
George W. Davis
United States Army
Panama Canal Zone
Ancon Hill
Davis
Gen. Davis
Connecticut
Georgia
Porto Rico
Manila
Philippines
Canal Commission
Union
Peddling Puppies by a Dog Mother Draws Sympathy
A Newfoundland mother tours business districts with three puppies in a basket marked For Sale. She caresses each pup when buyers stop, while the owner explains some are kept, adding a sentimental note to the sale method. In a separate tale a farmer quips a hunter nearly missed his best shorthorn, highlighting misperceived luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Heavens and Hell The Sermons on Religion Education and Liberty
A compilation of religious quotes from church leaders and scholars on heaven and hell, devotion and duty, education as moral prime, church influence, liberty through knowledge, effort in progress, redemption through Christ, and human weakness as explained by Rev. E. L. Powell, Rev. M. C. Hartzell, Rev. KE Capen, Cardinal Gibbons, Rev. C. O. Jones, Rev. N Boynton, Rev. L Hulley, Rev. A J Henry, and Rev. E. P. Farnham in a Louisville circulation.
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Heaven On Earth
Heaven
Hell
E. L. Powell
Louisville, Ky
M. C. Hartzell
Chicago
Rev
Ke, H. Capen
Medford
Mass
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
C. O. Jones
Methodist
Atlanta
Modern University
Rev. L. Hulley
Baptist
Baltimore, Md
Adam
Jesus
God
Christ
A. J. Henry
Congregationalist
Brooklyn
N. Y
E., L. Powell
Hold-Up Man and Philanthropist Face Gates of Heaven
A humor tale contrasts Hardy Skinner the philanthropist with a ruthless hold-up man at the gates. Skinner boasts vast giving while defending harsh methods. the robber is denied admittance and doomed. A Danish two dwelling farm layout explains elder care duties and dark crimes in Jutland.
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St. Peter
Hardy Skinner
Jutland
Fragmented Health Ads From Unnamed Notices
A collage of vintage classified blurbs tout remedies for foot comfort and corns, a vehicle repair note, education prospectus, a quotation on wealth, a bronchial cure, and a fried chicken recipe. Highlights include Alien S foot powder at 25c, Piso's Cure price 25c, and sample mail offers.
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Olmstead
LeRoy, N
Dr Kline nerve remedy claims fast cure and trial offer
Statement touts Dr Klines Great Nerve Storer with free trial bottle and treatise promising permanent cure and no fits after one day of use. Also mentions Mrs Winslow Teething Syrup as preferred remedy for mothers during teething period.
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Dr. Kline
K. H. Kline
Mrs. Winslow
The Financier’s Burden in a Poet’s Eye
A Washington Star verse reflects on the paradoxes of finance work. It notes the need for versatile talent and tact in handling investors cash while highlighting the challenge of earning new wealth yet giving it away. The poem contrasts bold moves across oceans with the secrecy required in finance.
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Washington Star
The Blunt Remark and Disdain for Attention
A blunt speaker recalls Congress speeches that failed to attract notice while Senator Sorghum says he avoids attention and prefers distraction. The text notes some women feel compelled to gossip to please friends.
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Congress
Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
University President Opposes College Athletics
President Edmund Janes James of the University of Illinois argues college athletics overtaxes young men, leaving many with weak hearts and physical weakness that hinder business or professional life. He cites a five year investigation showing athletes from football baseball and lawn tennis are prone to illness and limited by exertion. He says statistics on athletes’ health and achievements challenge the view that college sports develop vigorous men.
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Edmund Janes James
University of Ilinois
James
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Foo
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Northwest
Burton
Washington
College OF Our Lady
OF Lourdes
P. O. Box
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Remington
Stevens
HALL
Brown
Seattle, Wash
Stahr-Boyd Block
R. L. Beatty
Centennial
ALL Grocers
Seattle Tent & Awning CO
Beutel
Tacoma, Wash
Everett, Wash
Tacoma
Pacific Lutheran Academy and Business College
Parkland, Wash
Uncle Sam
Rey
E. P. Farnham
St. Peter's Gate
Pacific Lutheran Academy
Parkland Wash
Infans
New York
NNLL
Bears
Castoria
J. W. Cusick & Co
Bankers
Albany
Ore
Cryderman Bros
Beall & CO
Hawthorne Ave
Portland, Ore
B. Liverpool
M. A. Deccer
Swift Specific CO
S. S
State Business College
Moffatt Bros
S. Oth
Tacoma Ave
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Third Avenue
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