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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
8
Assistant City Engineer Scott reports progress toward adopting a meter system for Seattle water supply. He says rates will not rise with the change. A Spokane study group formed in January 1908 examines meter installation and its success. County Game Warden H Reif notes shifting water sources to supply areas lacking lakes.
The Star invites stories of children’s bright remarks and funny sayings with prizes of 2 dollars for the best and 1 dollar for the next best. Submit brief one sided pieces to the Child's Story Editor at The Star Our Home to the small town in Central Pennsylvania.
A crowded window display showcases various textile items including pique stocks with embroidery and linen trimmed fashions. The feature highlights elegant fabrics such as white pique and linen with lace, pearl buttons, and medallions, touting a broader offer and improved customer service.
A fragment discusses a child refusing to wash dirty hands then agreeing, a mother quips about getting another baby, and a humorous line from a child about not becoming a baby, followed by a Green Lake anecdote about a child’s curious question to Aunt Mabel.
Two clergymen swapped pulpits then a father asked his son what the new minister said. The boy replied that the new minister loved as the father does, reflecting a quiet church scene.
A collection of brief anecdotes from a child’s misstatements and quips. A Seattle child jokes about halves and whys, another brazenly lies about lateness, a boy suggests paying for a window, and a four year old notes two preachers at church one bald and one with a chair topple. The father endures antics from late night drinks to prayers in bed. Mrs KC Glabra Seattle.
The YMCA junior camping season starts August 16 with Prof Douthitt as physical director. Demand exceeds capacity as 40 more boys than fit registered. A second camp will begin August 26 at Hood Canal for 10 days while the first runs two weeks.
The Seattle Clearing House association held its annual meeting yesterday electing Lee ter Turner as president J W A Smith as secretary and treasurer AB Stacy W Andrews and EC Nuefelder as executive committee members A resolution was adopted requiring all banks to carry 15 percent of their deposits as reserve.
The local postoffice was informed that 15 applicants passed the clerk examination. The assistant postmaster selected the first eight to appear for wart. The passing list includes Elmer J. Christman Patrick E F Muldoon Cecil W Ransom Hilton Hilliwell Sigg G Seldes Frank Peters Solomon Drumbassh Frank McKloskie Ernest C Robert Merwin Witherel Wene Paste Jamee W Letirand Oren F Dreminson Kiane D Pederson and Bert C Thomas.
Arther Brohnert was yesterday charged with forging the name of the Jones employment office to a check and passing it at Clark and Wilson, saloonkeepers. Prosecuting Attorney Mackintosh filed the information.
Mapeline Ice Cream made in Seattle from pure cream and Mapleine flavor is advertised as a deluxe confection for any occasion. The brochure mentions Shaw's Pharmacy and American Bank as locations or sponsors.
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