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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
4
A speech urges individuals to develop strength and initiative, arguing that many fail by leaning on others. It contrasts self made doers with dependents, citing railways and cables as examples, and warns that abdicating responsibility costs personal sovereignty and progress.
The article notes Kirkland moving to open a park near the ferry landing, promising a popular leisure spot for thousands who may use the ferry, the Lake Washington craft, and nearby attractions at small cost. It also mentions political notes about Taft and Bryan, police suspense, and local civic chatter.
New York July 27 American women have gone false hair mad. Coffins in Chinese cemeteries are robbed of queues and hair shipments arrive from Castle and Seneca. Hair is processed into rats puffs curls and switches and sold at 50 cents an ounce as demand climbs.
A new sheath gown sparks debate abroad and at home for its extreme yet tasteful look. Beige radium silk with crushed raspberry satin trims defines the ensemble, including a cream marine hat and a dramatic coat, while the underdress features mousseline and blue striped waistcoat accents.
A garbled news column compiles varied notes from sports and world events. It mentions Boston winning 12 pennants in the National League and includes oddities about baby fever, a world record time, London population, tobacco worms, and other scattered items with no single clear focus.
A correspondent writes from Salt Lake City recalling a Tammany Braves delegation's journey toward Denver and Pittsburgh. The tale mentions a diner encounter in Pittsburg, the O'Brien mine, and a claimed $4,009,000 yield from that venture. The letter centers on travel impressions and a share offer.
A passerby on the Ogden platform mistakes a traveling troupe led by Powers and Kennedy for intoxicated actors. He notices the leading lady hanging cherries on a man’s ears as part of a playful performance while the group, in town from New York, tours the area.
A jumbled reflection on saving time, coal disappearing in trillions of years, and earth becoming desert moonlike. Writings quote Wiseman and others, weighing fate of mankind, futures, and a philosophical note on sincere congratulations amid life’s contentment and money’s limits.
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