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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1907
Page
4
A damaged OCR row shows scattered lines about delivery schedules and rates for The Seattle Star area papers Ballard Star and Everett Star Agencies. It mentions monthly charges and requests readers to confirm subscriptions by phone, with garbled personal details and nonsensical fragments interleaved.
An essay on heredity comparing ancestors to passengers in a human omnibus. It argues that while ancestors influence character, individuals must live their own lives and shape their own destinies, telling forebears to get out if needed. It cites Holmes and reflections on virtue, temper, and responsibility.
A terse rhyme praises constant labor as the path to success. It questions whether promotion or pay rises follow diligence and suggests men must stay on task daily. The refrain urges persistence with lines about making hay and to keep on digging.
A collage of clipped jokes and anecdotes from various sources. A child’s spanking scene, a short tale of a weightlifting Irishman, a jokey note about John Gates rooms, and quips about police and pension lore. An elk story closes the page with a humorous travelogue punch.
From Muskrat Neb early and often a flirtation unfolds as Diana Dil pickle writes to Phile mon Finglemower the so called lonely rancher. He proclaims wealth and devotion while sending endless passionate letters. The tale hints at a scheme as the pair exchange pictures and promises, with readers left in suspense.
A columnist argues that love brings happiness health and strength, making a girl cheerful in her duties. A lover inspires neatness diligence honesty and helpful service, improving work for customers colleagues and the public.
The Pacific squadron anchors at Bremerton expanding Puget Sound Navy Yard with more battleships and ships than ever. Vessels include Nebraska Oregon Wisconsin Chicago Boston Albany Charleston Buffalo training ship Philadelphia prison ship Nippei drydock. Hearses depart Pier 2 at 6 30 8 30 and 10 am 1 15 2 20 and 4 20 pm. Round trip price boc. Children 6 to 12 half price.
Congressman William E Humphrey urged the Navy department to award the Puget Sound drydock contract without delay. He asked the Chamber of Commerce and civic groups to press Navy officials to start the work, noting the project had been shelved. Also mentioned is the summer school closing with 233 attendees at the university near the Navy Yard.
The report notes 19 states represented in attendance and students from 26 counties statewide. This indicates broad regional participation and a wide geographic reach of the event.
Joel M. Johanson, the first Cecil Rhodes Scholar from the state, has returned after a three year Oxford course and has been named German instructor at the University of Washington. Johanson is a University of Washington graduate.
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