Diary Found in Ruins Reveals Love Letters of 1900
A diary dated 1900, found in debris at a west side building site, bears the name Matilda Drury and sketches of pansies. Entries describe a woman’s courtship with a man named Harold, with daily notes from April 3 to April 17 about encounters, feelings, and regrets, ending with a question about their outcome.
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Railroad Avenue
Colman
Matilda
Rebies Drury
Tacoma
Harold
Jennie Miller
Seattle
Herald
Woman's World Health and Fashion Notes From The Day
A nontone article urges daily rest with a 20 minute outdoor walk and deep breathing to aid insomnia. It profiles brown velveteen fashion coats, then offers timeless fashion tips on color matching by hair and complexion, followed by pithy maxims on conduct, frugality, shoe care, and practical dressing for travel.
Knitted White Units With Embroidered Initials Trend
Fashion note describes ewageer women wearing black lace mitts and white knitted units with initials embroidered on the back of the hand in chosen colors. A vermodishly gowned girl displayed white units with black and red initials, a striking effect. Colors indicate club or college affiliations.
Theaters Present Captain Lettarblair and The King of Rogues
Captain Lettarblair continues at Seattle theater through next Sunday by Stuart company. The King of Rogues thrives at Third Avenue theater through the week with Saturday matinee. Readick’s rapid disguise shifts and police officer death scene stand out. Leonora Jackson and two supporting artists gave a well received Grand recital last night.
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Captain Lettarblair
Seattle
Stuart Company
Third Avenue
Mr. Readick
Leonora Jackson
Sunday School Convention At Westminster Presbyterian Church
The King copy Sunday school convention last night at Westminster Presbyterian Church was presided by Rev. H. Merritt of the state Snes and assisted by Rev. Beraith. Professors Lyons and Yoder spoke on training teachers and children in Sunday schools. The convention was very successful and well attended.
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King Copy
Westminsterbyterian Church
H. Merritt
State
Snes
Beraith
Lyons and
Yoder
Tile culverts to aid city water main connections
Public Works board members back a plan to embed a row of tiles in new concrete sidewalks to permit pipes to pass beneath without tearing up the pavement. Tiles laid every 30 feet would allow connections to water mains with minimal extra cost and no damage to the walk.
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Board of Public Works
Lecture by Prof Micka on Distribution of Wealth
Prof F C Micka of the University of Cincinnati will lecture tomorrow evening in the Y M C A auditorium before the Economic League and the Political Club. Prof Hicks will discuss Distribution of Wealth. The public is cordially invited to attend.
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F. C. Micka
University of Cinccinnati
Y. M
Economic League
Political Club
Hicks
Burglary Reported At HM. M. Emme Residence
Police were alerted last night to a burglary at 1917 residence of HM. M. Emme. Thief took several gold rings with valuable settings and other jewelry.
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M. Emme
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Miller
Annie Boyd
New York
Vashionabie
Tred
Fashionabies
Lettarblair
Kegley
Vermont
California
Palmer
Carter
Price
Zeon Pierce
Second Avenue
Cape Town
North Yakima
Washington
Croada
Northern Pacific
Frederick & Nelson Fine Furniture
Frederick & Nelson
Second Ave
Madison and
Spring Streets
Easter Sale
BB Sedosen
Ai Moo Ud
Tacoma Steel and Coke Company
Beattie
Clark Davis & CO
Bik
Reliance
Detersonc
Peterson
Ladies’ Fine Shoes
Dsarrieey
Ladice
Third Avenue Theater
Ww. M. Rusell
Post-Intelligencer
Sante Tatar
Powe Moviy
Ralph Stuart
EB. H. Sothern
Itc. We
St. Mark’s Church
First Presbyterian Church
Mme
Katherine Fisk
Fike
Old South
Wagner's Orchestra
Ladyudges
Mra Blethen
Harry R. Clise
David Hunter
Shellac
Star Paint and Wall Paper Co Inc. Cor
Third and
Pike St
Pike Street
D. Buck & CO
First Avenue
Coon Bros
First Ave
Bat. Pike and
Union
Daulton’s
Daulton Carpet Co
Dan
Steinway
A. B. Chase
Starr
Richmond
Cramer
Steinway Dealers
Sherman, Clay & Co
Belllott
Lam
Third Ave
The
First
Harvard
Mr. Jonas
Sale Stable
J. Walker
Epeak
Ithe Quaker Drug CO
Ager Cure- IT
Pei ‘Chin Blains
Globe Building
Atches
Albert Hansen
Northweat
Eversole Optical CO
Becond Avenue
Tol
Main
Tet Ava
Schuchard Optical Co
Avoig
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