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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1909
Page
5
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition nears opening in Seattle after years of prep. Citizens urged to decorate, dress fine, project hospitality, and welcome international guests for six months. City leaders approve a public holiday to kick off events and merchants plan to close shops.
A May 24 aerogram from Nairobi reports the title Bwana Tumbo given to Col. Roosevelt by African chiefs to express awe. The piece notes the name, meaning, and its spread among tribes, plus the chief Galatia's translation and reactions from Geo-wop the crown prince.
A thirsty wanderer and his collie Wolf trek toward a distant mountaintop in blistering heat. With water gone and death approaching, they cling to life as the dog torments for warmth and both share a final, life saving drink from a hidden stream. The man weeps as Wolf licks the water together.
Fragmentary text describes mixing glycerine with pine oil and ethyl alcohol in a drink for cough relief. The garbled lines suggest a health claim and preparation steps, but details are unclear and names are jumbled.
The diary reports the kidnapping of six year old Chesterton Quince Dubharry as he was lured from a billboard by a man in disguise. He was seen riding west with four men in plano bor buggy while fed chocolate treats. Ransom demands of 60000 are threatened but postal laws could trigger penalties. parents offer a 6000 reward for his return.
A practical guide by fruit inspector 0. Hopkings outlines a ready mix Niagara Hex Lilly Lime and Sulphur spray for aphids and pests. It notes mixing with water to form a clear solution, precautions to prevent plant damage, and its use against currant gooseberry and cabbage worm with directions on dilution and application.
A lively scene at 60 Potomac Drive shows Mrs Taft and a clever dog amid a moving parade. The crowd mills under sunshade near the new band stand while residents endure the walk from the avenue car.
A collage of overheard lines and jokes across papers shows quips about voting, trains, weddings, fashion, work, and travel. Humorous snippets include a floor walker’s reply to a wedding request and a wife’s reminder string in a letter.
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