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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1912
Page
7
A Health Commissioner Crichton report urges heated cars to curb germs, claiming faster germ growth in warm air. Critics push for colder cars at 35 to 40 degrees, recommending separate heated cars for the debilitated to avoid exposure while others ride in cold cars.
Reverend Dr. Gladden, noted preacher and sociological thinker, argues for friendship as the foundation of marriage. He cites equality and mutual support as essential, and urges husbands and wives to be comrades not merely lovers. He speaks at the Y M C A auditorium tomorrow at 3 pm to men only.
A Scottish born worker and long time metal benchman has emerged as a prominent socialist figure in California. He has earned a reputation as a leading local labor voice amid ongoing strikes and wage disputes in the Vulcan region.
Public markets list various meat and produce items with prices. T-bone steak, creamery products, and Florida grapefruit are noted, along with potato sacks delivered and citrus items priced at four for ten cents. The text reflects a historical market catalog with item names and unit prices.
Fragmentary inventory listing various food items and prices. Includes apples, milk, beef, mince meat, beans, salmon, flour, sugar, tomatoes, and peppers with inconsistent units and OCR errors.
Fragmentary text lists items such as flour and a sack, with unclear quantities. The sequence mentions veal, chocolate, and other food terms, but no coherent event or complete details are readable for a full report.
A playful tale recounts a bishop's young son learning courage from his mother. She presents two scenarios, contrasting prayerful devotion with bold impiety, sparking the boy's witty reflection on true bravery.
Mrs Edmund Vance Cooke recalls a past picnic by a stream where she picked up a moving stick and found a deadly water moccasin. Her children ask if she would have died, and she says it would likely have killed her. They wonder when it happened, and she notes it was before she married.
A whimsical piece depicts Postmaster Russell facing parcel post rules with humor. It notes limits like 11 pounds maximum, special stamps, sender name on packages, and 6 cents per initial pound plus 1 cent per extra pound. It mentions rebuilding the post office main floor for parcel reception.
Names of more than 91 000 contributors to Woodrow Wilson’s presidential campaign are published under the new law. The total contributions amount to 1 100 000 dollars with the largest gift 40 000 dollars from Chas Crane and 35 000 dollars from Cleveland Dodge. Most donors gave under 10 000 dollars.
Tarael Nelson, an attorney living at 4221 Phinneyav, will run against Judge Remnaberg for port commissioner. The election is scheduled for December 2, with a three year term ending the last day of April for the next term. The office carries no salary.
Seeks buyers for well improved country property with cleared acreage ten acres plus. stumped land, mite-free, good country road access. One mile from town, fair housing available, terms offered for immediate handling.
Various rental offers and land sales are described. A cosy furnished three room flat near Second and Pike is listed with price and contact, alongside multiple agricultural plots including 65 acres cleared with orchard and buildings, 46x90 barn, and 80 acres of black valley land with water and irrigation, all within commuting distance of Seattle. Market details include locations, sizes, and sale terms.
Numerous classifieds detail farms and acreages for sale or trade. Listings note clay loam soil, pasture, water access, and proximity to towns like Winlock and an Everett-Beattie corridor. Financing terms include low down payments and monthly payments, with references to canning contracts and homestead prospects.
Classified notice listing multiple real estate offers by Robert Maltby and others. Includes a chicken ranch near a ferry landing with terms 106 cash or 15 monthly, a 4 room house with soil and fruit, and a dairy farm with cattle horses and implements. locations include Burke Port Townsend Port Townsend area and Star addresses with contact details.
Real estate ad notes several new modern bungalows by Searing and others, with prices from 450 to 3,000 dollars. Listings include vacant lots near Lake Washington and Seattle views, fenced properties with wells and chicken coops, and terms like cash down and monthly payments. Burke & Farrar and Dix on Co advertise multiple properties with flexible terms.
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