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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1906
Page
4
The text urges man to abandon artificial city life and return to nature. It argues that living indoors dulls the senses, disrupts harmony, and blocks vital electric forces. Only exposure to soil, wind, rain, and the outdoors can renew life and balance.
The piece lauds Dr. Hunter for 56 years of teaching in New York schools and as the first principal to ban beating as a method of discipline. It notes widespread change away from corporal punishment and predicts a future monument to his innovation. It also touches on fashion, Fourth of July attire, and a scandal surrounding a Florodora girl in New York society.
The newly built steam schooner Delhi at Winstow last year began its launch but stuck after entering the water. She will be pulled into deep water at high tide. Mary Ford, daughter of J C Ford, vice president and general manager of the Pacific Coast company, christened the vessel.
In federal court Deacon Judd testified that Elijah Dowie exerted control over marriages of church members, not permitting any union without his consent. He indicated Dowie aimed to prevent marriages he did not approve.
You can save 36.00 a month and invest with the German Saving Bending and Loan association. In seven years you can draw out 1900 in cash. The association loans only on improved real estate. For particulars see Chas Osner secretary 416 Balley building.
A scattered column from Chicago society notes a slumming tour through packing houses led by Mrs Dubbs Fudges, with workers in white aprons and meat purity symbols. Other items mock a Virginia anti kissing bill and a London tailor for US Army uniforms, reflecting sharp, era-specific social commentary.
Miss Miltie Nunley travels to town for a tooth filling while Roy Lockhart admires Miss Maggie Nunley. Also mentioned are Miss Leste Nunley and Addie Faibot seeking patents and 200 Mutual Life, signaling small community notes.
Miss Lissie Nun and Hatfield thanked Smith for a bouquet given during the funday. Lankford praised Nunley’s appearance and praises from various locals. Nunley, Kirk, and Ming attended church events, with remarks about who was seen Sunday night. Trustees reportedly avoided raising Dr Winderly when approached by a New York church.
Around Mercer Island 26 miles of scenery offered for 20 cents. Fortuna leaves Leach Park daily at 10 30 am 2 54 pm and 6 00 pm aboard the most beautiful inland wire in America.
The German bark Osterbek arrived at Port Townsend and will sail to Seattle tomorrow carrying 14,500 barrels of imported cement for Galbraith Bacon company.
The Pacific squadron will be scattered with Boston the only warship to arrive in Seattle, instead of a solid approach. The plan shifts as the fleet disperses, altering the expected harbor presence for the city.
Twelve new patterns were received this morning by Ea White, tailor at 2089 Collins Building. The goods are described as perfection and finest imports. White personally handles cutting and fitting to ensure a proper suit.
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