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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1908
Page
4
The text outlines subscription handling and delivery notices for The Seattle Star, mentions multiple Seattle area agencies, contact numbers, and instructions for reporting undelivered copies or delivery issues. It emphasizes prompt replacements and accurate labeling at Main 1060 and 441.
An editorial urges Seattle voters to reelect Mayor William Hickman Moore, arguing his two years show an efficient administration and police service while opponents aim to defeat him for personal gain. It labels Miller as the Republican candidate backed by machine politics and law violators, urging citizens to vote March 3.
The piece describes a fashionable spring girl in The Daily Star's 1908 preview. Artist Krown models a butterfly suit with spiral braidings and tassel, reflecting Japanese influence. A large sailor, pince-nez veil, high boned painted collar, and delicate neck bow appear among the season's smart ensembles.
Low colonist fares announced for westbound travel in March and April from Chicago to destinations including St Pan, Omaha, Kansas City and Missouri River points at 44 dollars and to St Louis at 26 50 to 26 60. Deposits and bookings available at Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave. BH EB Ellis General Agent.
Take a voyage from Pier 2 foot of Yesterway to visit the U S Navy Yard on the Sound. See battleships Oregon Wisconsin and Nebraska cruiser Buffalo training ship Philadelphia dry docks torpedo boats and the prison ship Nipsic. Boats depart six times daily round trip five tenths of a dollar.
The Car and Buffet trades claims Mark Twain successors may patent the author and his image for cigars and whisky under pure food laws. Ralph W. Rushcroft, his agent, says the move protects Clemens name while alive, but heirs lose rights after death.
A Seattle Star exclusive Washington letter from February mocks Taft Root and Roosevelt, with satirical references to Dawes Aldrich Beveridge and Wall Street power. It jokes about Beveridge’s wife wealth and a luxury flat, noting political maneuvering and social satire in the capital.
A fragmented essay cites Mraev as a rich radical and admires Albert Jeremiah as a country model. The narrator critiques Bev and Fairbanks, blaming media voices and jobs for praise, and notes Crumpacker's cautious public stance amid local dealer visits for pickups.
The Wortental at 1413 Third Ave near Pike announces a new pool hall with 20 tables, claiming the city’s largest room for billiards and refreshments.
A collage of light humor and social asides fills this page, spoofing politics, manners, and daily life. Jokes on moral suasion, mistaken identities, and turn-of-the-century curiosities populate a breezy reader’s page with puns and playful banter.
The Christian Endeavor plans to entertain sailors of the ship fleet when they arrive in May. The floating branch is organized to host the visitors, with mixed branches forming here and operating with the 12 armed among the sailors. The program includes introductions to families and hospitality during their stay. A special fund is set to support the event from Weaver societies. Fred Heathcote aged 44 of Broadsland died from a hemorrhage of the lungs. coroner Neville reported the death.
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