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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1903
Page
2
Advice on selecting books for friends urges matching interests before giving a volume like Shakespeare. Warning that some people value sports columns or other content over literary works, and to know the recipient well to avoid wasteful gifts.
Advice on selecting a wholesome holiday gift book suited to the reader’s age while avoiding gloom or coarse content. It stresses modest binding, varied selections, and avoiding gifting the same book to many friends. It also includes a brief sketch contrasting old wool carding with early spinning before knitting.
The fragment discusses standard weight reels used to form yarn into uniform hanks and mentions issues with overlong readings. It also lists varied food items and cooking tips for morning preparation, plus notes on boiling and washing convenience and meal timing, with several garbled phrases.
J B Small of Oxwego Oregon asks police help after his wife Mary A Small eloped on Aug 15 with John Grant. They were traced to McMurray Washington living as Clara Thompson and nk Stice until Sept 10. Since then no news. Small believes they may be in Seattle.
The vessel arrived yesterday from Japan to China with 20 passengers and heavy freight. Captain F. L. Sayne led the voyage, describing the journey as rough and challenging amid seas and weather conditions. The ship carried a substantial cargo totaling 0% tons, reflecting a busy trade run despite the difficult conditions.
The instruments shown offer purchasers many piano styles with varied woods and colors. The designs are elegant and deliberately avoid flashy ornamentation, serving as a strong recommendation.
The ad promotes inspecting the stock to compare piano and organ quality and prices. It highlights easy payment plans and bargains on slightly used and second hand pianos and organs.
Our Small Instrument Department offers a talking machine music box violin banjo mandolin guitar and accordion. A large stock is available at correct prices for purchase.
M Wille Helm spoke at a local club about his intended work with the Young Men's Christian Association. Earlier, thieves entered the San Frepsiess Works in the Grand Opera House alley and stole three suitcases of clothing, a coat, and an overcoat after prying open a door.
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