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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1907
Page
4
The notice outlines delivery by carrier at one cent per copy, twenty-five cents weekly, or one dollar per month with no free copies. It specifies paid postages and second class matter handling, and explains expiration dates, auto renewal, and how to update date or address on the label and receipt.
A discusses why the United States should adopt a parcels post. It compares foreign and domestic rates, argues the plan would save consumers money, boost rural deliveries, and challenge big express firms. It notes opposition from small retailers while highlighting potential benefits for merchants and the public.
A whimsical poem contrasts seekers of knowledge with talking animals and a sea gull’s reputed oratory. It riffs on dialogue with birds and other creatures, then shifts to a historical note: in 1820 the world had 210 miles of railway, now over 360 000 miles.
A ragbag of remarks on murder, philosophy, and popular culture cites De Quincey on crime and a ludicrous claim about freckle cures. It mentions spiritualism, electrical banana ripening, opium use in France, and royal visits, ending with a note on Korean exclusion from a continental peace.
The secretary of state records list include Mount Adama Lumber and Logging company with $5,000 capital, American Iron and Metal company $16,000, Miendale creamery increasing from $8,000 to $40,000, Lumber and Shingle company expanding from $100,000 to $500,000, and an application for registration of a trade mark by Nooksack Canning company.
Attorney W D Lane leads Woodland Park Improvement Club in a protest to the park board over moving the Green Lake car line from Woodland Park Avenue to Stone Avenue. Lord John Russell, visiting Queen Victoria at Balmoral, asked for a piper and remarked on finding few pipers like him.
The Doveydove family visits a country boarding house where Baby reveals a special liking for a muley cow. Mrs Doveydove explains the cow’s kindness after Baby overcomes fear by patting the animal, then reacts to milk and a playful misunderstanding about wool.
One of the greatest Elks gatherings in the Northwest opens in Ho zenan Montana with the Montana lodge of the Best People on Earth. The convention runs through today and ends with a parade tomorrow featuring the Boston and Montana band from Putte and several other musical groups.
The Montana grand lodge of Workmen opened its annual convention in Butte to discuss rates and financial affairs. Supreme Master Workman Will M Narvis is slated to address delegates as the order reports 2300 members in Montana.
Notices call for boys to sell Seattle papers. Apply to Geo. Engier at the Star office in the old library building between S and 11 in the morning and 2 to 2 in the afternoon. Initiation fee paid by Bugler. ated.
A compact sales blurb notes durable school attire for boys. It highlights a suit priced at 3.50 and a sturdy cup, emphasizing resilience during strenuous vacation times. The copy uses promotional language typical of a period catalog.
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