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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1904
Page
4
The Seattle Star announces rates and delivery details. It warns if renewal is not received by the date on the label the name will be dropped from the list and a receipt may be required.
In an English tale set in Portugal, Helen Sherwood, Druce, and De Castro confront a staged ghost at a castle. A masked plot to loot gold is uncovered when the supposed abbot’s face is revealed to be a wig worn by Petro De Castro, aided by a notorious London criminal known as the Great Invincible, who dies before confession.
A speaker condemns telling vulgar stories to mixed company stressing the harm of impure tales. He cites General Grant on considering audience and warns against performers who court crude humor, urging listeners to refuse such tales and seek cleaner entertainment.
A French physician Dr A Lois proposes pasteurizing wines and liquors to kill bacteria and remove toxins, claiming it could curb temperance problems. He argues even hard drinkers seek only the intoxication and not flavor, and that such treatment would not persuade persistent drinkers to quit.
Washington anecdote recalls generals debating auditors at the State War and Navy Building. General Weston recounts charging twenty horse bathes daily to hotel accounts, noting auditors disallowed most. He laughed at the rule and persisting, eventually collected the money anyway.
The next installment in the Merceress of the Strand series unfolds with a choice between two possible titles The Talk or The Town. The piece teases readers with a provocative prompt about evolving identity and public perception.
Sunday church announcements list sermons and special events at First Presbyterian Westminster Trinity Parish Church of God Market Street Baptist Lane Street Presbyterian and other local churches. Palm Sunday services include sermons, musical program by T Dubois, and confirmations.
The notice touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a remedy for cuts wounds and ulcers in remote homes. It claims the salve is the best on earth and sells for 26 cents at G. O. Guy's drug store on Second Avenue and Yesler.
Service will be held every evening during Passion Week. Tomorrow night’s sermon topic is The People’s Christ. R J McLenahan, Mt Paul, chief clerk of the Northern Pacific general freight department, is in town inspecting dock facilities and freight business.
St Marys Parish led by Rev Mets offers children mass and Sunday school at 2:30 pm with benediction at 7:4 pm. Church of Our Lady of Got Halp holds masses at 8 am and 9 am with high mass at 10:90 am and Sunday school at 9 am. Sacred Heart Church under Rev Wild lists mass at 6 am 1 pm low mass 7:30 pm vespers and benediction. Immaculate Conception Church with Rev Bweers states masses at 7 and 6:0 am low mass 10:90 am high mass and rosary.
Theosophical Society event in Queen City with speakers and public interest discussed. Attendees included A.0.U.W. bal and EB Lyte pup addressing philosophical topics.
Fragmentary notice warns against dangerous mercury based remedies from Maye, Cure, and Hall's Family Pills. It cautions these products are unsafe, may destroy mucous membranes, and claim to cure conditions but threaten internal damage.
Fresh testimonials pour in asserting Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds is unequaled. T J McVarland of Bentervilla Va reports long illness ended after using the remedy. Guaranteed by G O Guy Inc Second Avenue and Yesler druggist. Free trial bottles offered.
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