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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1921
Page
8
Furniture sale advertisement lists brass beds steel beds springs and mattresses reduced with prices ranging from 10 to 77.50 and promotions on oak buffets Jacobean and walnut options plus leather and tapestry rockers and chairs with further discounts noted across tables and seating.
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Philip Simms reports from aboard the Woosung near Yangtzekiang that a yellow dust storm from the Gobi Desert covered the Yangtze river area north of Nanking. He notes dust, haze, and a sunless glow with a bluish water glint and describes Nanking as Kiangsu capital with ancient walls and a history of multiple imperial capitals.
J G Gray of near Eugene disputes a Chicago claim to own the world’s only swimming hen. His speckled biddy recently hatched six ducklings and will wade into water with them. She dislikes water yet fears leaving the ducklings alone as they swim nearby with Gray watching.
The text recounts historic sieges of Nanking and compares them to efforts to resist tariffs on vegetable oil. It mentions Taiping rebellion sieges from 1833 to 1864 and Kaoxinga's 17th century assault, noting urban decay then renewal, with references to Sun Yat sen and republican capital status.
Unless you ask for Diamond Dyes you may get a poor dye that streaks spots fades and ruins your goods. Every package of Diamond Dyes contains simple directions for home dyeing or tinting garments or draperies of any material. No mis stakes. No failures.
Jack Lind of Hamilton is hospitalized after a stabbing on Sixth Ave and King St on Sunday night. Suspects Hugo Walimi and Frank Lobbi, both held on open charges, say a dispute over a drunk friend Frank Hill led to the knife attack at Lind’s neck base, which pierced a lung. Patrolman F Phillips rushed Lind to hospital. recovery deemed doubtful. Hill is held as a witness.
Rev. A. G. Hierpe of Chicago was reelected president of the Swedish Covenant of America at Sundays session in the city. Rev. RE. A. Skigeberg of Minneapolis was named vice president. Other officers include Rev. C. V. Bowman of Chicago secretary Rev. B. E. A. Wallin Chicago vice secretary Robert Anderson Aron Carlson and Frans Lindholm trustees EB. N. Johnson and C. K. Halversen auditors. Services and lectures were to be held Monday.
Pioneers of Washington since 1876 Mr. and Mrs. A F Ackley celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary at Ravine ranch San Juan Island last week. Two sons two daughters and seven grandchildren attended. Ackley aged 78 served in Civil War naval operations. Mrs. Ackley aged 68 received a gold cameo brooch.
The fragment suggests a satirical piece or hype line about Taragan the Terrible as part of a Saturday issue. It hints at ambitions and reciprocal actions, reflecting a humorous or opinionated column style from a midcentury newspaper.
A reflection on the value of self initiative and the role of others in supporting those who take steps to improve their own situation. It argues that willingness to assist depends on observed effort and responsibility.
Dry squad raids over the weekend net whisky gin and home brew. Fisherman E. H. Hall was arrested at 614 West Ewing Street with 46 bottles seized. Mrs Kate Lawson arrested at 515 Senecast as liquor charges follow.
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