Restrictive shopping hours spark debate on weekday limits
The piece argues for tighter daytime restrictions on mercantile hours, suggesting evening shopping aids workers and families yet may curb social imbalance. It contrasts European practices with American life and notes Uncle Rockefeller greeting his old gardener Ebenezer Roberts at church steps, highlighting class contrasts.
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Oregon
Ing
Europe
Cleveland
Rockefeller
Ebenezer Roberts
Ebenezer
County officials urged to heed Duwamish valley views on power franchise
The Duwamish valley opposes granting Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co a power and lighting franchise with six percent of residents against it. Local commissioners should reflect majority wishes and consider city light service if desired, delaying any private monopoly grant. Also noted are jail counts in Clayton Missouri and Kansas City police reporting rules. The state public service commission's six week advisory delay contrasts with the company’s growing burden on readers.
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Duwamish Valley
Puget Sound Traction, Light & Power Co
Duvalley
State Public Service Commission
Various Odds and Ends From a Turbulent News Slice
A collage of satirical briefs and social jests spans baseball trades, political intrigues, and lighter notes. Items reference Mack's Athletics, Collins and Baker, Baron Willing funding Vincent Astor, elastic currency humor, a Kansas City agriculture class, fashion shifts, and playful quips about cities, marriages, and taxicabs.
Royal Baking Powder Promises Notable Savings
A period advertisement extols Royal Baking Powder as the most economical option in practical use, claiming substantial money savings compared to rival products and praising its value despite lower prices elsewhere.
Suffragette Bomb Found at Palm House Riot Trial Amid Turmoil
In Liverpool on November 15 a suffragette bomb lay unexploded in the Nefton ark palm house, risking a priceless plant collection. Earlier a suffragette threw a fruit at a tomato and hurled a hammer at Justice Lawrence during the Old Bailey trial of Rachael Pearce for arson.
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Liverpool
Neftonark
Lawrence
Bally
Rachael Pearce
City Board Overrules Veto on 25000 Bridge Fund Loan
The finance committee voted Friday to override the mayor’s veto of a $25,000 loan from the garbage fund to the bridge fund. The measure advances to a council vote scheduled for Monday.
Portrait painter cited in witty World quip
N Y World quotes a remark about an experienced portrait painter. The exchange mocks recognition of her work and suggests a retrospective look at her art.
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N. Y. World
Dear Uncle Jack Seeks Star Circle Membership
A set of letters from children expressing interest in joining The Star Circle. Dorothy McDermott aged 12 from Irving School seventh grade requests a membership card and provides address 2306 Russell. Vernon Berg age 11 in fifth grade asks for membership with address 10002 69th nv. Alice Olstrom age 11 from Mercer School requests a membership card at 911 Seventh av. Thirseal Bergeron from Sedro-Woolley also expresses desire to join as they take The Star.
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Circle Club
Seattle
Seattle Star Circle Club
Uncle Jack
Howard Lowe
North 88Th
Jack
Star Circle
Ike
Irving School
Dorothy McDermott
Russell
Vernon Berg
Mercer School
Alice Olstrom
Av. N
Star
Thirseal Bergeron
Sedro-Woolley
Unbleached hopeful cure advertised for liver bowels
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a 10 cent remedy to cleanse the liver bowels and relieve biliousness. It promises a clear head and cheerful feeling by morning with gentle cleansing for children as well.
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Tal
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Vincent Astor
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Illinois
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Claflin
Henry Ward Beecher
Huerta
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Friedmann
New Hampshire
Greenland
Teyte
Si Small
Royal
Cuetorn Meena
Rome
Abruzzi
Katherine Elkins
Hilly” Hitt
Sotis
Pricea
J. W Godwin &@ Co
Yakima
White River
Peery Bros
Ieee
Humphreys
Humphreys’ Homes, Medicine Co
William Street
Star Circle Club
Elsie
Papa
May Newell
Issaquah
Little Prince John
King George of
Queena Mary
Prince John
York Cottage
Mercer
Tyven
Harold Bauer
Ben Ketcham
Moore Theatre
Mason & Hamlin
Fort Fraser
B. C
Dominion Hall
Ee B. G
Calgary
Edmonton
J. Miter
British Columbia
BBC
G. T. P. Transcontinental Railway
Hudson's Bay
J. J. Miller
Abbott St
Vancouver
Dominion Stock & Bond Copr., Ltd
Winch
Dominion Building
American Bank
Seattle, Wash
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