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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1908
Page
4
A collage of humorous snippets portrays everyday banter and trivia. Vignettes include a joke about a wife named Min ery, a golf club halt on pavilion work, hereditary illness quips, a nurse and stork moment, and light exchanges with Admiral Fighting Bob Evans.
This editorial urges voters to evaluate candidates by their fitness for the office rather than party, stressing local offices deserve honesty and efficiency. It advises evaluating the secretary of state and other local roles on merit, and to vote on all ballot questions with independent judgment.
William E. Humphrey is seen as likely to win re election by a large majority due to a satisfactory record for Seattle and Washington. He is credited with aiding Puget Sound interests and securing allocations, countering California opposition, and helping Washington gain attention in Congress. Supporters expect a big appreciative vote on Tuesday's election.
The article discusses two constitutional amendments on tomorrow's ballot. One would expand powers of the state tax board over property assessments and taxation, while the other authorizes eminent domain to aid timber, water, and rail outlets with compensation. It notes public figures and party dynamics and comments on campaign interest and forecasts.
Instructions on preparing jars for canning stress thorough washing and sterilizing. Jars should be submerged in boiling water with washing powder, then tops boiled, rubber seals not welted, and air holes avoided by shaking and sealing promptly.
A quirky Harper's Weekly scene mixes a hurdy gurdy player with notes on life and rent. A fashion shopper asks for a larger pair and the shoe clerk mentions availability in a smaller size.
Read about Tuesday savings across furniture and home goods including a mahogany princess dresser oak buffet and dining group with cash discounts. Other discounted items include beds springs arm dinettes chairs rugs Brussels carpet portieres and net curtains with table linen and towel offerings. The ad touts savings amounting to several dollars per item and promotes the store as a place to save.
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