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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1907
Page
4
An aged notice outlines Sun days off delivery with subscription options and rates. It lists telephone lines and offices for the Seattle Star advertising and circulation, mentions renewal dates and payment notices, and explains how a lapse triggers a new reading plan and delivery changes.
A 1907 essay contrasts Andrew Carnegie's ceremonial The Hague project with the Homestead strike violence of 1892. It likens the financier's pursuit of a white Temple of Peace to bloodshed elsewhere, arguing a single conscience ties both halves of his legacy.
A tabloid splashed sensational crime to sell papers, claiming a New York telegram reported a German woman's murder by her husband. Many readers believed the hoax and bought copies, while real names and events remained unknown amid a critique of sensationalism and speculative betting.
The Pike Street public market drew thousands eager for fair prices on vegetables long sold at high costs. Commission men known as Robbers Row watched as ranchers initially stayed away amid threats, but news of quick sales at better prices drew them in. Residents urged continued patronage to establish the market and lower living costs, suggesting a return next Monday if baskets were emptied.
A philosophic checklist of life and virtue reflecting on conscience, solitude, and self. The text critiques pride and hypocrisy while urging honest living and small acts leading to larger good.
A playful court chronicle quotes jesters and nobles humorously describing royal misadventures. Jests about a confined king amid careless pranks reveal satirical views on sovereignty and court life.
A list of church services across multiple districts with times, pastors, and notable activities. Included are Congregational, Episcopal, Trinity, Olivet, Beacon Hill, Brighton, Westminster, Firet, Lake Aston, and other congregations plus Unitarian, Christian Science, Methodist, Theosophy, and Mental Science programs with sermon topics and Sunday school details.
A legal notice notes a suit to order on short nation involving Two Stores located at 618 Third Ave and the Salesroom and Workroom at Third and Washington Street. The case seeks injunctive relief and damages, with proceedings filed in the local court and deadlines for response set by the clerk.
A fragment describes a thief in a garden who steals a dainty ration and captivates onlookers with beauty, leaving observers impressed by the scene.
A scattered excerpt argues that vengeance taints relationships. It claims thoughtful women influence thoughts, praises good women and condemns bad ones, and suggests men reveal less under pressure. The text notes a tendency to avoid responsibility and hints at blunt social judgments.
A Devlin scientist reports that after 70 000 examinations he concludes that women's brains are undoubtedly emailer than men's.
Mothers invited to view a large and complete display of boys suits. The line includes Russian Blouse Suits for ages 2 to 12 with prices from 5 to 8 dollars and Sailor Suits in similar sizes. Also featuring Norfolk and Three-Piece Suits for ages 2 to 12 with prices around 5 dollars.
A fragment of vaudeville humor features two performers in a misfiring German accent banter. They joke about wives, money, and staged miscommunications while the audience reacts with amused tension. The scene hints at a closing ballad about relationships and misfortune.
Specifications for Bab cock Wilcox boilers for the new city garbage destructor at Lake Union have been received from Charles Moore & Co of San Francisco. The destructor costs 3770.51 dollars and delivery is 26 days after contract signing.
A scrambled report cites New York port imports totaling 274000 dollars in gold and alive stock, mentions a new stamp and postal duties, and lists diverse items from Germany to Madagascar. It notes a monument to Anna Helsel in Mannheim, a justified homicide acquittal in Natal, and open air museum plans in Bremen. It concludes with various maritime and cultural mentions and a medical note on hospital supplies.
Help wanted notices seek boys to sell Seattle papers. Information available at the stay office in the old library building between 3 and 11 in the morning and 2 and 3 in the afternoon. Initiation fee appears paid by Engler.
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