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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1906
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text references a notice about a second class matter in Washington with unclear dates and parties. No clear individuals, organizations, or events are identifiable in readable portions.
A historical critique condemns the Pullman Company for massive dividends and stock gains over eight years while fares, wages, and service levels remained unchanged. It urges the Interstate Commerce Commission to scrutinize pricing as rail travel becomes a necessity for long-distance patrons.
Professional thieves blew open the Wenatchee steam laundry safe and secured $4 in cash. They escaped on a night train and no trace was found. The incident is noted amid local reports as a minor loss from an unlocked safe. Also noted are social notices for the Woman's Auxiliary Christmas bazaar and a December 6 meeting.
A jumbled passage cites Star Dust first prize figures and a call for brief yarn submissions to the Star. It references campaign costs, a milliner bill, a driver, skippers with no licenses and Pullman tips, plus a humorous exchange about unions and old evidence.
From now till Xmas a little at a time plan reduces gift buying burden. Open an account to select from Wearing Apparel for men women and children. Stock is brimful of practical gifts at fair prices and easy terms.
John Strange Lafety returns home to warmth and a cheering baby but quarrels with his wife Annie over a Jumping Jack gift. She accuses him of neglecting the child and she storms out, leaving him to reflect on the scene and his reaction.
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