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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1909
Page
9
A tale recalls a man who spent over 25000 building a grand house with brown stone and French plate windows then wished for a green parrot to say he is a fool each morning. The anecdote sits amid remarks on politics and crime from a late 19th or early 20th style column.
A reader questions Mayor Miller and proposes using the services of suspects to pursue alleged robbers and garroters. The letter condemns cruelty toward unfortunates and accuses the mayor of hypocrisy amid recent crime reports.
The readable bits describe a club gathering where eight young women are addressed by a man, with phrases about rain, conventions, and a Kitty from Brooklyn. The text is garbled and cryptic, lacking clear events or names.
Washington reports Senator Dolliver discusses tariff reform and the Aldrich bill with President Taft. He doubts large downward revision, notes minimal open schedules, and says Taft may influence via public opinion. He will decide on final passage after conference outcomes.
A garbled dialogue fragment discusses gender roles and wealth with scattered names and phrases. It references corsets, marriage views, a Weibe-Willie joke, an overheard remark about Antione, and mention of mortgages, all amid a rambling social critique.
A short fiction vignette describes two adjacent apartment houses, the Benedict and the Nerenice, and a pianist Miss Anna Whitney in the Benedict. Herr Ludwig Wagner, a Teutonic tenant, cues performances from his window, sparking playful interactions and a running concert for his amusement.
An alert scene unfolds in Everett True as Herr Wagner terrorizes with a loud display of inventions. Miss Anna Whitney enters the apartment, wonders at the contraption, and Wagner proposes marriage in exchange for playing his pieces.
A dialogue notes a missionary claiming cure from cannibalism, credited to a native chief. The chief recalls the missionary’s predecessor and the paradox of biting him, implying a cultural or moral lesson behind the cure.
Announcement of Ellis excursion to Los Angeles on July 6 7 and 8 with a return in twenty nine days. Applicants are to apply to Northern Pacific agent for Ackers Va Southern Pacific Shasta route B and Bille general agent and company.
Store offers 100 trimmed mats with stylish effects previously up to 12.50 now 5.00. Sailor hats white Italian straws and tapiily trimmed per pair. Ladies brown hose in three shades 15¢ per pair, ribbed browne and blacks 25¢ to 75¢ per pair. New ties in Stocks Laceng Fru Kuching and Windsor tee. Silk gloves regia 1.25 and 1.59.
A textile ad offers six styles of silk petticoats in black navy tan gray pink and more with guaranteed quality labels. Prices range from 5.00 to 7.50 per item, with units listed at 477.50 and 8.50 alongside several value claims from the seller.
Advertises boys suits from sizes 7 to 17 in Class A fabric with tailored finish and manufacturer’s reputation. Also features Fourth of July special Scotch wool and serge knickerbockers, plus extra trousers and waists and shirts in various colors and sizes at promotional prices.
An advertisement offers a wide flag collection including mounted banners up to 8x12 feet and cotton bunting in multiple sizes. It features three silk dress bargains with values from 39.75 to 52.90 and lower priced silk dresses in pongees rajahs satins and foulards with various trims and cuts.
An advertisement listing men's sleepwear and casual shirts including negligee attire in various fabrics. It mentions Loisettes in white gray and tan collars, light weight flannel shirts, and pongee silk shirts for sale.
Ladies' bathing suits in mohairs and braid trims offered at $2.50 $3.00 and $3.50 while Taifeta Silk suits priced at $13.50. Men's suits in navy and black listed from $1.50. Bathing caps 20c to 35c.
Item list noting picnic goods and travel items including 24 inch Jap Matting Suit Cases for Fourth of July and end of week tours.
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