Keep the Change Day For Bellingham Street Car Crews
In Angham a yearly event named keep the change day raises funds for street car crews. A passerby urged conductors to keep the change every Saturday, and riders pooled tips totaling over 2 dollars with crews getting as little as 5 dollars in a single trip. The origin is unclear, but the tradition continues as long as street cars run in Bellingham.
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United Press
Angham
Ghanke
Bellingham
Gham
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Hyena Parody Targets Mr Taft and Politics
A folksy spoof mocks President Taft as a hyena figure, satirizing Republicans and public figures. The piece portrays the hyena as a roving critic, sharp with teeth of satire, roaming “this civilized land” and lampooning politicians, missionaries, and a range of public figures in a comic voice.
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Our'n
Pastor Narrowly Escapes Prison in Los Angeles Case
Rev. W. McCrossan, alleged promoter of Mexican mine stock, faced charges over fake statements on mine values. He avoided prison by agreeing to a $4,000 fine to be paid today. He claimed ignorance of the circulating misrepresentations while asserting a fortune for investors. Stock traded as low as one dollar per share.
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United Press
Los Angeles
W. McCrossan
Mexico
McCrossan
Young Watson Sir Refuses Suit and Advice
A fragment from a social exchange shows Young Watson Sir declaring affection for Mr Wise's daughter while the father counsels restraint and the suitor seeks guidance. The dialogue hints at a matchmaking moment and cautions about wise counsel.
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Young Watson
Mr. Wise
Physician endorses Eckman’s Alterative in gland and lung cases
A physician cites successful use in tubercular neck glands costing 50 dollars in a case delaying operation. He trusts the medicine’s records and promotes Eckman’s Alterative as beneficial for throat and lung trouble. The product is sold at Owl Drug Co. and Bartell Drug Co. stores and by other druggists.
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Philadelphia
Kckman
Owl Drug Co
Bartell Drug Co
Eckman Mfg. Co. Phila. Pa
White wash coal to stop thefts with snow white trains
They describe using whitewash on coal cars to deter thefts. Trains out of Black Diamond are said to have coal loaded, then whitewashed to make any disturbance easily visible and theft quickly detected.
A Present For Little Boys A Sweater Sale
A brief note from A L Hall announces a sweater sale at 1111 Firat Ave, inviting customers to purchase a small gift suitable for boys. The ad highlights a limited selection priced affordably for holiday shoppers.
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A. L. Hall
Firat
Great Show and Sale of Slippers at the Store
A fine stock of slippers offered in all sizes with many styles for children and adults. Children’s felt slippers in black and red with leather tips, fur trimmed Juliets in red or black, men’s house slippers, velvet embroidery, patent leather quarters, and women’s felt princess slippers in red black or brown. Prices range from 56 to 1.00 dollars.
Waists in Hundreds of Styles Priced From One to Thirty Five
A merchant offers hundreds of waists in styles from Messaline and Persian effects to fine white linen and net. Choose from taffeta, Scotch plaid, Arabian lace trimmed designs in all sizes. Prices range from 1.00 to 35.00 each.
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