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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1906
Page
4
Publication delivers by mail or carrier with single cent copies and prices. Subscription details include expiration and name updates. notice references Beattie Washington and refers to change of date for second class matter status.
Opinion mockingly contrasts Russell Sage’s wealth with his choice to leave most of his fortune to wife Anna while noting Mrs. Sage’s long history of charitable giving. The piece argues true generosity lies in giving, not in accumulation, and suggests the angels will approve the deed as wise stewardship.
Charlee F. Spear argues France has financed nations for decades since paying war reparations after 1870s. He notes a large national surplus despite lending abroad, with wealth evenly distributed among about forty million French citizens. The piece contrasts French prosperity with American wealth concentration and cites Roosevelt on limiting predatory riches.
The Star invites brief stories of children's bright remarks with two weekly prizes. Submit one side of paper to the Child's Story Editor. Last week's winners included Mrs. R. C. Glass and Mrs. A. Nelson, with honorable mentions.
A kindergarten tale earns first prize a boy tells a wild excuse the teacher doubts and the boy answers Marvel would. A second prize story has Roy asking if flies on fly paper go to heaven and whether the fly paper goes too in a child’s kitchen question.
A household dispute unfolds as a child, Jennie Park, refuses to sleep and bursts into loud cries. Her mother rushes in and asks what is the matter, while the sister’s stubborn wakefulness escalates the scene.
Water rent due in August covers August September and October if unpaid by August 3 becomes delinquent. District area includes city between center line of Union and East Union and center line of Galer streets. Metered water billed from the 1st to the 20th of each month becomes delinquent on the 20th.
A jumble of childhood memories and family quarrels emerges as a speaker recalls Aunt Sadie forcing a visit, a boy misnaming plants, and a dispute over blood relations and marriage. Names like Beattie and Green Lake appear amid colloquial fragments.
A family scene recounts a small kitchen incident where Mabel coaxed her mother into sharing a bite of butter as Effie Meyers watches. The tale centers on a playful demand for a taste and a resulting bite from mamma.
A Georgetown resident recalls a six to seven year old boy playing near her gate. The child declared with defiance that he would like to see the nation that could defeat Uncle Sam and invited challengers to try against the red white and blue. Mrs. Charles Williama comments on the moment as fitting for a prize contest.
A collection of brief child musings from Eugene and Seattle area families. Little Prantice Gross envisions growing up to be a big man and heaven football partner Jeans A W Seattle. His sister and brother weigh in on dog days and swimming while a Seattle child jokes about appearance before a ride.
A false fire alarm at the corner of Piret Ave South and Dearborn St triggered a police response. One horse escaped, seized the harness, and trotted along Third Ave toward James St before returning to the stable on its own accord.
Poindexter and Ho McKay were arrested early morning in Poindexter's room at Third and Washington charged with smoking opium. A full opium outfit was found and taken to police headquarters. Poindexter is described as an old offender and claims to be a physician.
Clarke 15189% Firetav was struck by an auto at 1am on the corner of second and yesterday. He was severely cut about the face from the fall to the pavement but otherwise escaped uninjured. The auto’s number was not obtained.
A 101 ranch feature praises tenderfoot cowboys learning ranch life while wealthy youths seek a vacation. It contrasts city youth awkwardness with evolving rugged manners as they ride pole ponies and share meals under starry skies amid exclusive social gatherings.
A misread friendly prank shows a leather plate labeled garb with a large sweat stain. A boy jokingly calls it the blood of a dastardly redekin, reflecting a crude insult in a small community where a redakin rides with its family in a surrey.
The passage describes a cowboy training at a red station learns to lariat and toe roll a cigarette, explores a steamer trunk with a rocket, and voices gloom about war and violence. The rough frontier dialogue shows the harsh humor and fatalism of a rider named Dee amid a hostile landscape.
Daily arrivals from New York supply our racks with fresh fashions for the season. Patrons are assured a veritable feast of distinctive style and complete assortments, with prices right and a small installment plan to ease buying.
Local shop announces major discounts on summer merchandise with bold bargains for shoppers. The message invites customers to browse the selection and enjoy reduced rates while offering flexible payment options.
The markets show little change with a small fruit and vegetable supply. Prices stay firm until the Umatilla arrives this morning. California and Eastern Washington fruit shipments are due today, with Washington watermelons and Yakima melons soon to hit the market, boosting supply. Butter rises 2 cents to 26 cents. Trading is fair.
A garbled note lists various vegetables and fruits with unclear spellings. Items include carrots beans tomatoes and peppers alongside stray words and nonfood terms, yielding a jumbled inventory.
The notice lists prices for poultry quick sale fruit and stock items. It mentions butter cheese hogs sheep mutton pork and fish along with general farm goods like lime cement and brick. It notes Portland cement imported and California lime with specific prices per unit and weight.
Hing Chin Kay and Fung three tire ten were detained yesterday after Powers and Petrotmes King faced charges of embezzlement. Police report involvement in the Cash ball scheme with a $36 amount referenced.
Chiia Johnson and EB were involved in a nighttime quarrel and were taken into custody by Officer Lockwood after a violent clash. The confrontation prompted police intervention in the neighborhood.
cE L Green reports a dog bite incident in the neighborhood on Saturday. A child was bitten and required medical attention following the attack near 2309 6h.
George Sabani and 190 percent Pires report a tie room scene last night where clothing was involved and a razor was stolen.
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