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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1906
Page
4
The contest offers a $2 prize for the best contribution with a call to send in yarns. Readers are urged to submit brief entries to the nvomag editor Josh Wise in the Star.
An assessment review shows Seattle Electric, Seattle Lighting, Sunset Telephone and other public service firms paying far less in taxes than their earnings. Despite modest assessment increases, the total King county valuation rose mainly from other sectors, leaving these corporations with lower tax loads and higher overall levies on others.
A humorous portrait of a persistent shopper described as a skilled picker who tests and pilfers perishable goods. The piece sketches several types, from the cheerful teaser to the stern saver, noting how shopkeepers lose stock and morale as items vanish unseen.
Nome Alaska August 2. Amundsen lies at Cape Prince of Wales four south. One crewman is dead. Nome prepared a royal welcome for the party. The ice has released the whaling fleet. The government vessel Thetis after Neatle captain of the whaling ship Jeanette accused of selling liquor to Indians and debauching northern tribe women.
The notice lists ships and transports including Charleston Boston Chicago Oregon Nip ic Albany Prebie Paul Jones Golds borough the training ship Philadel and the army transport Dix. It promotes a Port Orchard Route trip from Pier 2 to the navy yard with boats departing six times daily at 60 cent round trip.
Kittott and McGregor of the Tailors at 1229 Secondary promote a refined fall suit collection. The shop invites patrons to preview the new exclusive line and explore its stylish offerings.
A garbled colonial era clipping mentions Dr John Gardner and Mrs F W Ramage with scattered items. It lists a patched collection of verses, a book called Ten Nights in a Packing, and a jokey note about a dog swallowing a watch. Political quips close the fragment.
Josh Wise cautions that extreme heat pushes some men to wear heavy uniforms for long parades risking exhaustion and prostration during hot spells. He urges lighter attire and safer conduct.
A quirky description highlights a landlady guiding a boarder named May to hear bad news before meals to soften impact. The fragment mentions "The World As Seen Through the Knot Hole In Grandpa's Wooden Leg" and notes a pretty story for the young folk is just off the press, with "The Ranke of Union Labor" by a cited author.
The editor tried fonet io spelling in his paper and the experiment seemed successful until readers mocked a passage about seven years of reading. A line mocks readers with a garbled plea to stop.
A montage of humorous child quotes shows parents coping with mischief and innocence. Snippets from Hallowe en scenes to daily requests reveal clever, candid lines about authority, temptation, and care.
Jersey Butter Store advertises discounts tomorrow and Saturday offering 2 pounds of Iowa Jersey Creamery Butter at 65 cents per dozen at Freed Ranch Bees and other bargains. Bargain offers invite shoppers to save money at 103 Pike wt.
If you do not receive The Star by 6 oclock each evening call our Sunset main office between 6 and 7 oclock. We will send you a copy at once. If you miss it again tell us each time to ensure perfect service from The Star Publishing Co.
Damaged OCR fragment shows a study moment with references to at least two names and a vague dialogue. Readable items include a setting with a reader, a mother figure, and mentions of persons possibly named Whate and Bickles. The text is incomplete and ambiguous.
Water users in the district are warned of rest due in August for August and September not paid by August. Delinquent accounts are noted for a district between U street and East Union and between Galer West Geler and Rast Street. Metered water is due by the 20th of each month with penalties for late payment.
The ad promotes durable school life gear designed for wear and tear. It invites opening an account and highlights a little at a time plan to make outfitting boys easy.
A hypothetical question ponders how the Gage estate would use sixty million dollars if such a sum were bequeathed to them. The inquiry explores potential investments, philanthropy, and strategic financial distribution.
Letters to the editor discuss wealth piety and social reform. Mrs A B Duan of Georgetown suggests giving a laborer a life interest in land. Stephen Laws and C D McKay offer views on wealth distribution and manufacturing control. Seattle Star letters touch protecting animals and using funds for public good.
Cp Floyd and Co have purchased the jewelry and loan business of G N Godfrey Queen City Loan Office located at 1318 Becond Ave. They will continue operations at room 11 Colling Building corner Becond and James St.
An 1890s discussion cites plans to shelter stray animals and establish homes for elderly women nationwide with $100 life memberships. Other visionaries push a national fund to train and support young men with military schooling trade education and world travel before returning as capable citizens.
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