Seattle in Danger Over Ballinger Visit Threat to Thomson
A Seattle editorial warns that Secretary Ballinger's visit may deprive City Engineer R. H. Thomson, a critical figure in the city's topographical rebirth and major municipal improvements. The piece argues Seattle cannot easily replace Thomson and urges restraint against Ballinger's agenda.
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Secretaty Ballinger
Seattle
R. H. ‘Thomson
Ballinger
Thomson
MR. Thomson
Limedale Postmaster Resigns After 42 Years of Service
LIMEDALE Ind July 15 After 42 years W J Stoeg a Democrat post master at Limedale resigns his job on July 7 in protest that no Republican will win the seat. He was appointed by President Hayes and a Democrat will succeed him as Limedale lacks Republican voters.
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Limedale
Ind
W. J. Stoeg
Stoeg
Hayes
Hayrake
Walter Fulton Early Seattle Lawyer and a Crime of ’73 Referenced
The piece recalls Walter Fulton born August 10 in Pittsburgh, his move to Seattle with Judge White, schooling at Seattle public schools and University of Washington, then Michigan. It notes his 1804 admission to the bar and early career, ending with a mention of Charles Nordstrom’s murder case.
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Eddie Boyden
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Dad
Folka
Folke
Walter Shepard Pulton
Eiptt
Walter
Peroxide
Panharde
Beattle
William P. White
Warhoree Hill
Seattle
University of Washington
Third Av
Union
Bia
University of Michigan
Walter Fulton
Peuty Peestnn
Jim McElroy
Urket
Charles Nordstrom
Notable Seattle Heritage and Crime Echoes in 1698 Relatives Tale
A cluttered column recounts Walter Fulton’s lineage and civic ties, ties to Robert Fulton, and Revolutionary War help. It recalls Nordstrom’s trial as a clash of brilliant lawyers and a murder case that lingered 18 years, plus social jests, childhood memories, and references to Seattle figures, education, and local society.
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Willie Mason
Cedar Mountain
Uiter
James Hamilton Lewis
Congress
Nordstrom
Jilin Ham
King County Court House
Walter Fulton
Kitanee Ater
Joseph Nugent
Fort Blakeley
Seattle
Seventhay
Madteon
United States From Mars Seen Through Martian Eyes
A Mars based professor warns his son about perceived Earth dangers as planets approach. He notes US shape, crooked canals, and a massive explosion causing smoke and fire in early July. The missive ends with hopes of observing Martian artifacts and civilizing Earth.
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Frystem
Mars
Thearth
Biystam
United States
Piet
Jimgack
Jackgack
Porhage
Cupid Works At The Handle Garg In A Quick Escape
A couple from town elopes using a hand powered railroad car after Goldie Wheipley slips away at midnight with traveling clothes and a chatelaine bag. Lon Wilder ferries her to the next town by rail 12 miles away, amid hurried departures and sudden plans.
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Goddard
Kaa
Ald Elopers
Gretna Greene
Alonzo Wilder
Lon
Mise
Goldie Wheipley
Goldie
Amelling Salts
Dreams and omens from tomato to eagle in old note
Dream meanings include tomatoes indicating wealth and marriage for a young woman, an eagle symbol of high omen, clusters of nuts foretelling riches, and burial dreams promising swift success and wealth. A father protests as a boy digs knotholes in a tree to aid poor kids, showing a benefactor moment.
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James
Baillargeon’s Wash Goods Clearance Sale Climax
Baillargeon’s announces a Friday and Saturday wash goods clearance with pine grades of wash fabrics offered at half and one third their value to clear for fall merchandise. The promotion emphasizes a season’s greatest discounts and aims to move stock ahead of new arrivals.
Yard Wash Fabrics Sale Highlighted in Advert
An advertisement promotes yard wash fabrics including fanciful organdies and lawns in light and dark grounds with neat figures and stripes. It notes affordable consumer wear options and urges shoppers to visit the store for cheap selections.
Fabrics Offered at Ten Cents Per Yard in Sale
A local sale advertises wash fabrics priced at 10 cents per yard with goods including batistes lawns and madras in many patterns suitable for dresses and evening wear.
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Madras
Sold Fabrics At Varied Prices For Gowns And Garments
A notice describes fabrics priced from 25c to 65c per yard and highlights popularity of prints and materials such as poplins linings and linens adapted for afternoon wear and evening gowns. The listing mentions mercerized linen popling merceered poplins and cross barred lincos among textiles for misses and classy attire.
Lingerie and Linen Princess Tub Suits Sale
A sale ad describes specials on tub suits and lingerie items including eyelet embroidery L in e Princess with linen flounce and lace trim and a tailored Linen Princess with panel back Dutch neck and braided details The one piece coat dress in white linen features a roll collar scallop and Cluny lace yoke with a gored skirt priced at 12.50
Summer Reading Picks Include 100 Fresh Titles
A local listing highlights 100 titles for summer readers with varied genres and popular authors. Cards and albums feature discounted prices and shop details for patrons to browse selections.
Bathing Attire Prices and Accessories Catalog Entry
Navy blue alpaca bathing suits with round necks trimmed in black and white soutache. Suite versions with elaborate soutache trimming. Taffeta silk bathing suits in black and navy priced from 10.75 to 813.50. Bath shoes two percent and B5 cents. Bathing caps listed at 15. Wheel goods up to 1.25.
Piet Papi Boys Suits and Extras Price List
An old advertisement lists Piet Papi boys suits and extras with prices from 50 cents to 17.60 dollars. It highlights dark colors double knee knickerbockers and trim green red wear, with assorted shirts and light furs in sizes 12 to 18. Local makers include Elmer Tweeds and Gules with other brands like Bopp Rider and Kebmles.
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Knickerbocknery
Elmer
All white large moth shirt with stiff cuffs priced at $2.50
An advertisement notes an all white large and mediane large moth shirt with stiff cuffs offered at a price of two dollars and fifty cents. It highlights a magnificent game Walsta as part of the promotion.
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Walsta
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