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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1906
Page
4
Faint OCR text shows a subscription notice mentioning delivery frequency, price terms, date changes, and receipt handling. It references Washington and a postal matter, with line about second class matter and expiration date, but many words are garbled.
A long meditation compares a rich man and a poor man who kill themselves over money. Both motives center on wealth and fear of poverty. The piece argues that obsession with material wealth spoils the spirit for both classes and leaves money as the sole defense against misfortune.
A reflective piece notes the faded spectacle of the fainting woman once common in society. It argues modern health, activity, and fashion reduced such episodes and questions why the phenomenon vanished alongside changing gender norms and routines.
A garbled miscellany of prize names and humor notes from multiple columns. Mentions Cecil Ogden and Ellott as prize placers, Secretary Root and T in accord, a vaudeville theater manager nicknamed Mr Fakerly, and social jests about Johnny Rockefeller and Count Boni. Includes sketches of pastors threats, and everyday family vignettes.
The report suggests the president will visit Colon as a limited, ceremonial stop next year. The trip is described as short with no significant policy shift anticipated.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount a firing incident linked to a dismissed employee named A Gun and a reference to a false report. It also mentions Richard Law's epitaph and a death blamed on an illness, with garbled lines suggesting a churchyard context and a poetical lament.
In Goldville Carson Jack accuses Tom Stafford of stealing his horse after seeing him near his shack. A crowd claims justice, Stafford is driven out, and Kitty Martin doubts Stafford’s guilt. Years later Carson Jack is wounded, and Stafford helps him escape a grim fate as a torn town confronts truth and betrayal.
Fragmented OCR text shows an argument about fleeing and forgiveness centered on a person named Tom and the phrase arson Jack. Unclear context and missing surrounding details prevent a full reconstruction of the incident or parties involved.
King county returns in Olympia show early results as the secretary of state canvasses amendments judges and congressmen. Dr B Nelson reports livestock generally healthy but urges new warary structures. a capitol inspection committee meets with architect J G Proctor. Jute contract for 600 bales to F T Crowe Co of Tacoma likely awarded. new King County corporations listed with capitals and principals.
A local ad urges residents not to throw away old clothes but send them to the Pantorium at 1048 Main for cleaning to look like new. It mentions Kiein, the shoemaker, as the advertiser and points to James as a contact or nearby street reference.
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