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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1906
Page
4
The fragment references Ballard agency and Ratlard Avenue with unsettled pallant language. Readable portions suggest a property or notice context. No clear dates or entities beyond Ballard and Ratlard appear.
The narrator recounts strict farm etiquette taught by Mr Rhidds and the master, detailing titles, behavior, and roles for workers. The lesson covers addressing rules, respect for Mrs Allrox, and claiming item ownership after service, with a $75 monthly pay noted for the unnamed speaker.
A laborer recounts tension in a city farm house as the master tests a new gardener. The hired hands fear grafting radical farming ideas while the housekeeper questions if the gardener can grow vegetables and help escape greedy grocers. The scene ends with doubt about the master’s plans.
A reflection on dime scarcity despite high mint output. Experts note fewer dimes in circulation as banks and “dime backs” hoard coins. The piece cites Treasury data: hundreds of millions minted, but large portions held back or hidden rather than spent.
An editor’s essay traces a man who rises from poverty by using his head to gain wealth and power. He marries a poor girl who helps him save, but as wealth grows a new temptation appears in a younger, glamorous lover. He abandons his wife and fortune for pleasure, leaving the old wife to sorrow while the tale warns of hollow riches.
An old paper commentary notes Annie Ritternoff of Kansasity burned in a home fire from a gasoline tank explosion. It urges women to avoid careless handling of flammable liquids warning that repeated small risks lead to fatal outcomes for themselves and families.
The last shingle mills in the state are expected to resume operations Monday. Two mills at Anacortes and one at Gray Harbor will restart, the first in the district to reopen after the strike. Jefferson county has $16,000 in fire losses over ten days, Arcadia Valley mills threatened, and ranches faced danger nearby. The Green Lake Improvement Club meets tonight at Green & Hill's office.
Damage to the extent of more than reported threatens the reserve at Port Townsend as authorities warn of ongoing risk to the area and call for protective actions.
Willam Cochranes files a counter action in response to Thomas Sharkeys suit for damages. Cochranes denies the allegations and says he acted in self defense after Sharkey shot at him. He seeks ten thousand dollars for injuries allegedly inflicted by Sharkey with a pitchfork, claiming lifelong disability.
Senators Beott of West Virginia and Piles departed this morning for the military maneuver grounds at American Lake. The event will be investigated, then they will return to Seattle.
The Star offers two prizes for best child created remarks and funny sayings. Submissions should be on one side of paper and mailed to the Child's Story Editor The Star. Readable pages show many entries today from Seattle area with lighthearted tales and bright phrases.
A fragment from Mia Axelson at Station O Southeast Beattie recalls visiting a sick woman and returning to hear a three year old daughter sing a short song pleading for her mother to come home. The touching line is Mamma come home your darling is alone.
A brief early morning scene describes a one year old cousin near the speaker with a stomach ache and a plea for candy. The fragment mentions Miss Anna Cooper at South Park and a vague context of seeking relief through sweets.
A Southeast Seattle family shares a tiny scene as a 3 year old asked about hurry replies I run. A nephew aged 4 spends a day at school and returns with a pouty face as Pin mother carries him home.
Angie Grant of Arlington Washington reports Ira Grant aged four was reproached for telling a falsehood and asked about where boys go who tell stories. He answered he would stand back from the hot fire and avoid being burned, showing quick wit in the face of a scare.
Northwestern Improvement company sues in federal court against Louie G. Heybrook and Gustave A. Bchaeter to recover a mineral land section around Bunset falls on the Snohomish river in Snohomish county. Plaintiffs claim prior right. property valued at $40,000.
C. M. Maxwell sues the Carstens Broa alleging he organized the Carstens Broa company and was to receive salary. He claims $10,000 is due for his work and that he has not been paid.
At Camp Ta OMa American Lake a Sunday morning review will feature General Frederick Funston inspecting 10,000 soldiers. Washington contingents at Nisqually gain praise for discipline and smart execution. The Washington unit reportedly holds the venerable cook tent, prized by the regulars for its steadfast service and traditional cooking in canvas.
Judge Hanford discharged HW P. Goring and A Barth as bankrupts after Halfard Feed Co. objected. The judge ruled the objection had no valid claim as creditor, closing the case yesterday.
President Thomas J. Cavanaugh of the Republican League of Clubs called a meeting in this city on September 19 to elect officers for the ensuing year and to transact any other business that might arise.
George Leavens reported a $40 loss while staying at the Haeffman house. He alleged a man named Harrington snatched the money yesterday afternoon as Leavens slept. Harrington was arrested by Detective Frank Kennedy but released after authorities found he knew nothing of the robbery.
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