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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
4
A diary excerpt describes a lively social scene with Mrs. Floretta Doodle Tarara and Mr. Snidden, a pale banker type, as well as a seaside summer outing at Seacoma Beach. The jaunty tone covers friendships, a bank job, and daily band performances at Himalaya park, ending with voyage schedules for the Steamer Venus from Madison stone.
King county voters are urged to use direct primaries to nominate new county commissioners. The Star invites citizen input on capable business leaders who could replace the current board and improve roads and administration. Suggestions are welcome, and discussion of merits is encouraged. Samuel Hill and Herman Chapin are mentioned as potential candidates who could be approached for service.
The Star questions voters about desired public officials asking if they want careful efficient leaders who avoid extravagance. It warns against flattering politicians and urges readers to nominate honest, capable men regardless of party.
A collage of quips and quotes on stage life, religion, and social life plus a note on Billy Sunday. Includes a travel blurb about visiting the Atlantic Meet and the Rhode Island battleship in dry dock with a ferry schedule and fare.
Optical shop Schuchard Eye Specialists at 1207 Beacon Street offers spectacles from 100 An4 upward. Customers can choose lenses and frames for vision correction.
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