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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1906
Page
8
Dawson notes report unexpected fall rains aiding miners as described by Indians and observers. The piece mentions Hatfield, medicine men, and incantations to stop his rain, then asserts rains have resumed mining operations with two months of work ahead, improving fall prospects.
William D Perking Co bankera issues negotiable certificates of deposit at 4 percent interest. The certificates are convenient for individuals not conducting extensive banking and are rapidly growing in popularity due to ease of use at 211 Cherry Street.
A fragment notes ice cream praised as pure and sweet, served at Shaw's Pharmacy in the American Bank Building with mapeline extract highlighted. The passage resembles a vintage ad urging readers to sample the product and visit the location for a dish.
A lively notice describes a Port Orchard Route boat trip from Pier 2 to the navy yard. It lists ships present such as Charleston Boston Chicago Oregon Nipate Albany Preble Paul Jones and the Philadelphia training ship with army transport Dis on the drydock. The piece invites travelers to enjoy a daily round trip for six cents.
Prices for line wide fabrics are shown with Panama worsteds at $1.25 to $1.95 and Scotch tweeds from $1.75 to $2.00. The notice appears in a Seattle publication on the threshold of a new season.
The Guggenheim party reached Dawson where executive head Daniel Gue nheim praised the trip and forecast an extensive northern tour. He indicated plans to expand holdings if conditions justify, with goals extending beyond Alaska to other territories.
Bremerton items report a ship awaiting orders from England after unloading coal, with a year’s voyage details and a brief on auditing plans by city officials to reform accounts. The Republican county convention is set for Tuesday September 4. The carnival ended triumphantly, and early frost affects Frisco. Marines lost 6 to 15 to the Diabeye. navy yard team fell 8 to 4 to the Halmere.
An early 20th century ad urges Star Readers to visit Bartells Hed Cross Drug Store at 610 Second Ave tomorrow for special prices on Listerine Antiseptic Tooth Paste and Lyon's or Calgate Tooth Powder. The promotion promises low prices and asks customers to compare quality and buy their drug supplies there.
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