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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1904
Page
6
A dense OCR of classified listings and business ads appears, listing numerous drug stores, pharmacies, carpet cleaning, employment notices, room and board offerings, real estate boats, livestock sales, and miscellaneous services. The mix includes addresses, telephone lines, and various trades with scattered personal notices and sale items.
John Kennedy of Juneau Alaska, age 21, travels south from the north and experiences railroads trolleys and autos for the first time. Born in Sitka and raised in Juneau his father Daniel Kennedy has long served as nightwatchman helping guard the town from fires amid harsh winter Taku winds. Kennedy plans to visit several states before returning to Alaska.
A raging blaze menaced the town unless swiftly contained. Despite advancing age, 60-year-old Dad Kennedy remained vigorous, inspiring residents to rise despite the hours and seek a safer passage for those departing on late steamers.
The HM Menarch Shoe & Clothing Co advertises a Great Railroad Wreck Sale featuring men’s footwear and apparel. Located at 117 139 First Ave the sale promises bargains on a wide range of shoes and clothing items for men in bulk quantities and discounted prices.
Seattle Union No 17 of the Order of Washington announces a progressive whist party at the N. 8. 5. hall on University grounds Monday evening July 26. It is the third in a series to become a leading social event of the season and light refreshments will be served free.
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