William J. Bothwell for Seattle Comptroller
A persuasive call endorses William J. Bothwell for the Republican nomination as Seattle comptroller. The ad praises his honesty, experience, and public service record, highlighting his stand on municipal finances and bond debt reduction to relieve the city’s annual interest burden. It emphasizes his independence from political machines and commitment to keeping citizens informed.
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Seattle
William J. Bothwell
Bothwell
Philippines
Washington
Political satire and overseas events spark mixed commentary
The passage rails at Secretary Ballinger and republicans, notes Nicaragua's aviation meet and a revolution lure, mocks Pacific misadventures at Balboa. It humorously flags high pay airmen, praises the Smithsonian shout, and jokes about a Kermit and a bongo, while predicting a likely bye election.
Goosevale Fire Destroys Business Block Townwide
Goosevale endures a major blaze that gutted a business block after a midweek inferno near Aunt Hester Hornawoggies ben horse causing $8 in damage. Fireman Earl Mouseworth rescued 11 prized guinea exgs as flames raged with fowls stolen the night before. Mayor Pruneful plans stronger dog taxes while Mise Wilfra Fooslewink hosts a reception and officials discuss a tract line.
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Goosevale
Hester
Pruneful
Dave Clofsbride
Main Street
Veritas
When Rent Fails to Meet Both Ends
A short note on the struggle of meeting rent amid financial strain, pondering actions when income falls short and the landlord’s demands persist. The piece centers on the poverty trap and personal predicament without offering concrete solutions or specifics.
Public Eye Profile of Geo H Williams and Social Ties
The piece notes Geo H Williams, last surviving Grant cabinet member, active in law in Oregon, is beloved by Portland youth. It lists his roles as judge, U S senator, and attorney general, and mentions his chairmanship of the gay and girls aid society. It also references quotes and dumfounding social anecdotes from period magazines.
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Geo. H. Williams
Grant
Oregon
Portland
Gay and Girls’ Aid Society
Williams
United States
United States Supreme Court
Sour Face Loses Woman Her Chance of Wealthy Husband
Miss Mary Horner denied any stipulation in Henry Webendorfer wooing her to wed him and breach of promise. Papers include a letter dated Oct 20 1909 in which Webendorfer complains of her chilly reception and rejection. Judge Tompkins heard the motion to dismiss and reserved decision.
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United Press
Poughkerpsie
N. Y
Mary Horner
Henry Webendorfer
Hyde Park Road
Webendorfer
Horner
H. Weresdorper
Teaching a child politenecas yields surprising results
A mother recalls teaching politeness with a child who avoids telling tales at his aunt's. The boy humorously answers a question about a second piece of cake by saying he has had enough, showing unintended honesty in a polite famine of stories.
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the Pathfinder
Yeu
Somerville Journeys through a Family Tree Admiration
Fragmentary notes describe admiration for a family tree and a person named Somerville. The readable text hints at affection and a desire to reveal a lineage as a valued peach of heritage. Further context is scarce in the legible portion.
Tom Thumbnail’s Tiny Trials In Fairy Tale Twist
In a playful ramble Fred Schaefer recasts Tom Thumb as a pint sized child set among fairies and a king. Tom endures comical trials from being fed on rice and pecan shells to running races against a cockroach and living in a pill box as a central table.
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Adolf
Fadder
Hiss
Bies
Tom
der Garten
Tom Coult
der King
von End
Vance
Bouillon halts costly transfer order for exposition riders
A. V. Bouillon, Seattle public utilities superintendent, challenged Seatt le Electric Company head Jacob Furth over a "no for one transfer" order that would have charged 10 cents to reach the exposition grounds. Bouillon convened Furth, his lawyer James B. Howe, and Corporation Counsel Scott Calhoun, and insisted the order be recalled. The next day Furth confirmed the recall, and Bouillon’s stand is credited with saving city residents money and aiding expo success.
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A. V. Boullion
Ace Potter
Seattle Electric Company
Exposition Grounds
Bouillon
Boutllon
Jacob Furth
Seattle Secetels Ealuanae
Purth
James B. Howe
Scott Calhoun
Bouilion
Furth
Ganager
Potter
Perth
Boutilon
Mr. Bouillon
Fragmented satirical chatter in a late edition montage
The fragmentary OCR reads quips and snippets from varied sources amused by politics, economics and daily life. It mentions a dollar’s shrinking value, Pinchot epigrams, Senator Gore, Newark, San Francisco grafts, U.S. politics, and a traveling men’s quips about guns and ducks.
World Tour Prize at Seattle Wireless Institute
High grade wireless operators and engineers are in demand with pay from $80 per month to $5,000 annually. Seattle's Wireless Institute advertises day and evening classes and a free world trip to the top wireless operator upon course completion. Contest closes May 1, 1910. Main 7316.
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Seattle
Wireless Institute
America
Puzzle contest prize costs prompt editor clash
The Comic Weekly editor questions why large prizes aren’t given for puzzle solutions. The reply blames the high cost of producing puzzle pictures.
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Comic Weekly
Deuce
Minstrel Midgets Stage Quip Remains Oddly Faded
A fragmented minstrel sketch sketches a medical joke about a doctor, a man, and a fish pull, with a punchline about meat and moonlight. The odd dialogue hints at vaudeville humor and the era’s stage banter as performers improvise a song titled Daddy Doan Bring Home No Meat Onless the Moon Am Dark.
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Ballinger
Nicaragua
Pacific Ocean
Balboa
Smithsonian Institute
Kermit
Lanthropist
Osgar
Fred Schaefer
Everett True
G&t
C&t
Josh Wiseays
Pinchot
Boston Transcript
Senator Gore
Beef Trust
Alleigh
Jdudge
Newark
Washington Star
San Francisco
Taft
Cannon
New York
Fuewen
Ashe
Mae
Khea Alwaye
Puck
Hunter
Sabare
Ike Roosevelt
Baillargeon
Ines
Constata of
Buite
Mt Ag
Gary
Jors
Olsen
Weer
Baccarat French Glass
Spring St
Albert Hansen, Samulel
Dianog von
Kehler & Chamer
Tri
M.a.gottstein
Furniture Co& En Sheee
Ing Store
Gottstein
Rastus
Fiestem Eee
H. L. Klein
the Shoemaker
James Street
Buffet
Aimple
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