Curious find reveals ancient beefsteak fossil at peat site
Workmen excavating a peat office site uncovered a remarkably preserved steak fossil. Professor Hohm Steer of the University of Washington identified it as a beefsteak from an extinct beef creature. He recalls wealthy patrons eating beefsteak in the early century. The artifact will be housed in the Society of Natural History museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hohm Steer
University of Washington
Society of Natural Hishtory & Museum
Whittlesey case scrutiny and alleged rot in Seattle
The Star challenges Prosecuting Attorney Scott for claims about a special judge and notes the last entry on the appearance docket shows the case postponed last November after only one state witness. The paper urges Civic Union inquiry and hints at deeper corruption near Scott’s office, awaiting Judge Wilmon F. Tucker’s decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
King County
Whittlesey
Tasue of the Star
Scott
Civic Union
THE
STAR
Wilmon F. Tucker
Port Angeles Star Defends Harriman Railroad Plans
The Star rejects local doubts about transcontinental rail connections and Harriman plans. It asserts Port Angeles has prime harbor access and future terminal potential and predicts the town will recognize progress within a few years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Angeles
The
Star
Puget Sound
Harriman
Northwest
P.I
Jim Hill
Gad Effete
Oregonian
White Flower and Luke the Loon Poem Snippet
A fragmentary verse piece contrasts white flowers with passion filled lines and references Luke the Loon. It hints at themes of beauty, renewal, longing, and restraint, weaving German phraseology and scattered images of flowers and affection.
Seattle Eye Clinic Ad Promises Free Examination
We cure catarrh we guarantee it. Consultation examination and eyes tested free. Seattle Eye Ear Nose and Throat Infirmary. 4-6 Haller Block corner Second and Columbia Street. Dr Frank P Pratt 4 and 6 Maller Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Haller Block
Second
Columbia Street
Cuvier Club Bagging Sparrows For New Year Feast
A Villas Game Bag A coterie from the Cuvier Club collected three sparrows at their remote Skykomish River feeding grounds during open season. The birds will be preserved as the centerpiece for the club’s New Year feast. The report also notes other items from regional notes and editorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villas
Cuvier Club
Arabian Advice Paraphrased Opinion Piece
A satirical column by Haroun Al Rashhid continues, mocking those who pay without recognizing the cost, labeling such payers plutocrats who fleece others. The piece promises continuation tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haroun al Rashhid
Cavendish Man Sees Constipation Cure At Local Drugstore
LeQuinn of Cavendish Vermont reports his health restored after taking Dr Kings New Life Pills advertised in a local drugstore. The claim notes a guaranteed cure with a 66 cent price at G O Guy Inc Second Avenue and dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeQuinn
Cavendish
Dr. Kings New
Prodigal Rex Ingraham in Civil War Air
John Raynor a New York lawyer ruined at the war's start. Rex Ingraham, suspected thief of the Premier estate funds, joins Washington cavalry. Captured, believed guilt debated by Howard Hurnham and Mrs. Fairbanks. At Brookside Rex witnesses a spy’s capture, then faces court martial for a sentry incident. Amid Brookside intrigues, Major Chalmers helps Rex escape and later aids his capture. Rex and Winn report at Chancellorsville and witness Lee’s assault. HI guild remains. Rex returns to duty with a wounded leg, guiding through the Rappahannock campaign and battlefield chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Raynor
New York
Rex Ingraham
Columbia College
Taynor
Hayner
Bertha
John Winn
Rex
Washington
Howard Hurnham
Fairbanks
Eeitha
Ingraham Fa
Brookside
Langdon
Winn
Ingraham
Maj. Chalmers
Langdons
Chalmere
Dr Dallas
Langdon Res
Suilty
In A
Virginia Operae
Maj
Chalmers
Rappahannock
Barton
Ineraham
Virginia
Rea
Alice Langdon
Petitha
Devens
Lee
Night battle at Chancellorsville underscores McLean regiments
In a chaotic retreat, Col. Winn rallies 76th Ohio as Union lines bend against Jackson’s brigades. Rex Ingraham, knocked from his horse, fights to hold the line with Federal troops while prisoners are ferried toward the Potomac. Secretary of War orders Ingraham to report after the clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean
Ohio
von Vuss
Ingraham
Col. Keiley
Winn
Washington
Hex
Alice Langdon
Brookside
Infraham
Bath
Criew Winn
Sawkett's
von Jftsa
von Gilan
Schurs
Hawking Farm
Sona
Devens
11Th Corps
Barlow
Hazel Grove
Schurz
Chancellor Field
Dowdall Farm
Oaliue
Stonewall Jackson
Chancellorsville
Union
Cemetery Ridge
Rex Ingraham
Col. Winn
Quaker Art Room Sees World’s Finest Reproductions
A storefront offers neatly framed reproductions from famous artists with a wide range of watercolors and pastels. Shoppers are invited to view a fine window display and then enter to see the collection priced below typical art store values in the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Crowds Attend Free Excursion and Property Sale Near Seattle
Huge turnout reports hail a free excursion with over one thousand four hundred acres of property sold in the last month. Locals claim the area offers the finest poverty around Seattle as interest grows in chicken and duck business ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Five and Ten Acre Ranches on Water Front Offer
Advertises five and ten acre ranches on waterfront at $50 per acre with ten cent daily terms. Claims 300 to 400 chickens per tract and imminent sellout. Promotes on site salesmen, two boats in operation, and a Washington Street car stop near Taylor's sawmill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton
Taylor
Priest Confession Promotes Electric Bitters Cure
Confesses he suffered yellow jaundice for 12 years in Wake Arkansas and credits Electria Ritters with cure after failing with doctors and medicines. Adverts Electric Bitters for liver kidney trouble stomach disorder and debility, sold by G. O. Guy Inc on Second Avenue and Yesler for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. S Cox
Wake, Ark
G. O. Guy, Inc
Second Avenue
Yesler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Luke the Loon
Bo Ikewise
Joe
Tiger Silien
Luke the
Loon
Muede Machen
Herr Josh Wise
Frank P. Pratt
Maller Bldg
Mt Louie
Grover Tillman
Manuel Lopes Aguinaldo
United States
Philippines
Music Hallo
Arctic
KR Poteet
A. T. Hood
Willard Cor
Grayson
Bugle. Herald
Beabon
Mere
Possum
Wise
Hell
Puontes
Finst Ave
Eye
Gray Brigades
Et. Eer
Riont
Tarmodart- Compa
Dieckmann
Keystones
Chancellors
D Armee
Howard
Doul Waa
Melean
von Qoitsa
Helly
Richardson
Dilger
Col
Rally
Jackson
Potomac
Troper
Mr. Worth
Burton
Gordonsville
Burton's
Frenier
Wasshingtoun
Guide
Fitz Lee
M. Frenier
War Department
Capt. Ingraham
Sum
Stamton
Willard
Jors
Quaker Art Room
Kent
Rth
Ite
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!