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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1906
Page
4
A cryptic public notice from Ballard Agency on Pallard Ave Bunnet Rand 98 warns subscribers of renewal dates and penalties if payment is not received. The message mentions Seattle Washington and a second class matter.
The piece urges shoppers to buy early for Christmas to avoid rush, reduce clerk strain, and secure better assortments. It encourages peace and goodwill through thoughtful purchasing, noting many still wait until the last minute while wiser buyers plan ahead for smoother deliveries and fewer hassles.
The piece argues pessimism harms health and life purpose, urging optimism as key to wellness. It links illness to mind states, cites neurasthenia and hypochondria as product of idle living, and references Emerson and Huxley on illness and virtue.
Eliza Daley of Philadelphia rekindles romance after years apart and elopes with a younger man. The narrative celebrates a 60 year old bride finding renewed youth in love, contrasting youthful idealism with enduring passion and social odds. The piece portrays romance as a rare jewel that awakens the heart.
A collage of light verse and jokes shares prizes and reader snippets including Star Dust first prize for best contribution, second prize, and light commentary on weddings, law, politics, and daily life. It features dialogue snippets, absurd exchanges, and social banter with names and playful lines.
A brief reminiscence notes Patsy’s birth during prohibition era operation. Mentions Mrs Maloney-Bitiee and Mrs McCarthy-Yis with family ties to an active illicit still. Father’s involvement framed as influencing Patsy’s temperament. A. O. W.
The Y M C A Seattle and Everett clubs join the Seattle Athletic Club for a triangular meet with entries due next Wednesday. Everett’s P W Lee reports ten fast men lining up for the meet. Fourteen athletes left Indianapolis for Fort Worden to assist in opening the new gym for soldiers tonight. S A C athletes who competed in Spokane returned to Seattle after sweeping events.
Dr Annie K Russell prosecutes Dr George W Miracle in a long running dispute. She seeks replevin of linen articles alleged bought for their wedding trip to Mexico, now in the possession of Miracle and his wife. Deputy Jack Meek served papers but found no articles.
A village parson narrates a tale of Minnie Merrill fleeing to him for solace from her brutal husband Jim Merrill. He discovers Jim loves Minnie too late, and Minnie confesses passion while Jim watches in sorrow. The parson abducts Minnie to save her from the abuse, then returns home haunted by the tragedy.
The annual autumn meeting of the Washington State PhD association began at noon with Dr Thomas Kane as president. Readings include Songs and Their Origin and papers on The Poetry and Poets of America A Contribution to the Genealogy of the English Novel and Notes on the West Baron Version of the Gospel of St John.
A local piano seller touts better pianos for less money claiming the same grade and style can be bought for one third to one fourth less than elsewhere. The notice markets value and price undercutting.
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