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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
4
A damaged OCR notice from Beveretlet Washington outlines a subscription payment reminder with unclear dates and addresses. It mentions delivery, pervertice, notices for change of address, and a request to contact by mail or telephone to ensure service. It reflects a noisy historic newspaper notice style.
A Mars themed feature notes observations by Mr Skygack in the Mle notebook. The piece blends early science fiction with speculative astronomy, presenting eccentric notes, sketches, and imagined encounters from the red planet.
Mrs Nowburton seeks truth about a jewel she fears carries menace after Chinese charm maker Fong Bee refuses to reveal its alteration. Wong Lee watches the scene and Andra moves toward confrontation while fleet details hint at naval actions at Paget Navy Yard with ships and transport schedules.
The exchange at the Chamber of Commerce rooms pits City Engineer Thomson against James S. Goldsmith. Goldsmith had assailed Thomson over a salt water main plan, but Thomson calmly explained his actions while Goldsmith left muttering that Thomson was “all right” as they parted.
The Star recalls exposing an incinerator push and blocking a private garbage contract. It notes the city may adopt municipal collection, with Councilman Murphy introducing an ordinance. The paper says it played a key role, aiming to purge corruption and improve conditions.
A jumble of scattered phrases appears to echo a collage of late 19th or early 20th century notices and quips. References hint at Reading Pennsylvania police whisker regulations, summer boarders, insect woes, fashion, and light humor from various city dailies.
A federal grand jury indicted Oscar Kondert, former cashier, on $95,000 embezzlement from the First National Bank of Baton Rouge. In Everett, two saloon keepers were fined $15 each for tilting the lid on Sunday, per police court action.
Fleet will be at Puget Sound Navy Yard for three more days before leaving for Frieco. Take boats at pier 2 with ten round trips daily. One thousand tickets east via Portland sold by O. R. N. and 8. P. companies through Salt Lake Denver or Gen Francisco. Call Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave for full information.
The ad asserts good coffee rests on fresh ground beans and a practical woman of sense. It promises money back if customers dislike Schilling's Best, and that the店 pays.
A fragmentary tale describes Fong Bee concealing a diamond in his garment as a talking of truths and warnings unfolds. A misdirected slave confesses to the queen while a brother’s fate and a perilous ring loom over a murky plot.
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