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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1907
Page
4
Public notices and subscription details for The Seattle Star published by The Star Publishing Co. at 1307 1309 Seventh Ave. with daily delivery except Sunday. Includes agent listings Ballard Everett and Ravenna and subscriber guidance on payment, address changes, and delivery issues.
The Chamber of Commerce urges the government to build another Bremerton drydock as six battleships shift to the Pacific. A permanent Pacific fleet requires large dock facilities and strong coast defenses to deter potential Japanese threats and safeguard Pacific coast interests. The note calls for a loud, united Pacific-state demand to accelerate naval expansion.
United States government plans a marine hospital at Bremerton to care for 1500 marines and Pacific coast invalids. The climate is praised as healthful with Seattle’s people described as energetic, young, and capable of high work while recovering strength. Seattle is favored over Los Angeles San Francisco and Portland for quick recovery and renewed vigor.
Roosevelt plans to push currency reform in his annual message adding a new chapter on elastic money. Secretaries Root and Strauss discuss legislation to improve the financial system after the New York money flood. Lawmakers have long debated banking and currency reform, with Roosevelt urging explicit recommendations this winter.
Schuchard Optical Co at 1207 2nd Ave promotes Sharon eyeglasses for comfort and general appearance. The ad highlights eyewear crafted to suit all eyes and positions the shop as a headquarters for optical needs.
A collage of quirky lines and political quips paints a scene of public cheer and cautious hope. References to a government official, a sharp shooter, and a cheerful tone blend with notes on economic recovery and optimistic forecasts amid stormy skies. The piece contrasts wartime grit with domestic humor and suggests prosperity while urging continued resilience.
Fragmented text describes a Navy Yard paragraph and a shovel duty in a furnace basement. It mentions transferability and a dialogue about a former actor who supposedly played with big names. A Seattle fire company in Washington is referenced with money invention claims.
An elderly actor reflects that the hardest part of his stage experience was living up to the expectations of the audience. The remarks are cited in a Washington Star style chatter about conversation and enjoyment in theater.
A handsome afternoon suit features biscult cloth with fine dive outline scalloped trimming and heavy green stitching. Green and gold buttons contrast the fabric. A biscult girdle folds beside a green linen watercoat with embroidered edges.
A sister recounts the birth of Etta Nutte Kann, child of Rush A Kann and Etta Nutte, noting christening dress from Cousin Teenle P Nutte, a portly 20 pound infant, and an arm visible in the photo. She jokes about family wealth and baby advertising interest.
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