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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
4
Beatin Washington readers are reminded of subscription options for The Seattle Star. The ad outlines private exchange lines and main office contact, explains how to update addresses and expiration dates, and urges subscribers to call if a delivery issue prevents receipt of the daily copy.
A Seattle newspaper discussion of Washington shingle mills reopening at Ballard notes mills cutting wages by fifty cents a day to cover railroads tariff costs. Laborers protest the 25 percent advance, warning it harms Eastern market access. the piece urges ballots and political action to curb corporate extortion and protect workers.
Analysis notes that Georgia shut saloons distilleries and liquor shops on January 1 with 42 distilleries and 850 licensed outlets. Capital invested exceeded 6 million dollars. city losses ranged from 50 to 150 thousand. Atlanta 150 thousand. federal loss 500 thousand. total annual state and city losses exceed 750 thousand. Prohibition supporters argue costs justify the policy.
Fashion notes describe a new fringe style called pin curl that adds a fluffy fringe under a pompadour. Mrs. George Co introduces the trend on a New York pier after travel from an ocean liner. The look contrasts with the 26 year old bang and can be artificial or natural.
Fragmentary dialogue references Chinese leadership and Manchuria amid rising tension. It mentions Empress and Yellow Peril, implying a call to mobilize subjects, but the text is incomplete and lacks verifiable events or dates.
An offbeat monologue and vaudeville spoof feature Ongar and Adolf in a staged fire rescue farce. The dialogue riffs on danger and stage tricks with mock alarms, audience reassurance, and comic catastrophe. The piece ends with satirical quips on love and matrimony as theater.
A fragment discusses going to Europe and weighing offers for travel. It mentions hesitation about accepting a better deal and whether to take a chance on a proposed excursion. The text reflects uncertainty over choosing among competing offers.
Fragmentary note suggests a conflict where Wrack Hand accuses Messenger Hoy of frustration while the Purp is implied to deserve recognition or laurels. Context unclear and names appear as fragments.
A noisy altercation at the Corner Club ends with a tense scene as patrons confront loud outbursts and a visibly frustrated speaker. Witnesses describe a charged atmosphere and rapid exchange of sharp remarks.
A nostalgic sketch describes the Corner club as a regular social hub where men drift between street corners and nearby saloons, sharing jokes and stories to escape home troubles. The piece ends with a cheeky ad for guns for rent at Piper Taft.
A fragmentary column recounts oddities and social witticisms from Everett True and readers. It notes a dog struck on a country road, a dog hunter exchange over a calf dispute, and playful banter about hunting and money amid hazy summer events.
Special colonist travel rates listed for March and April by Oregon Railroad and Navigation Co. From Chicago to West Coast points with prices 38.00, to St Paul Oregonada Kansas City and Missouri River points 50.00, to St Louis 35.50. Deposits accepted at Union Ticket Office 698 Pirot Ave EB. B. Ellis is General Agent Lee.
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