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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1906
Page
4
A damaged OCR item mentions address, paper, date, and receipt label, with reference to post office processing and forwarding to Beat as second class matter. The text is garbled but implies a postal address and class designation for distribution.
A Denver man Ritter recalls a four year torment from his other self. He confesses his role in bribery in St Louis politics, exposing the boodlers and vowing justice. The tale argues it is wiser to reveal one’s flaws than to live with a guilty conscience.
A reader argues that extending family life principles to all humanity could solve global problems and create universal brotherhood. She lauds the family as society's oldest and best institution, noting its duties, devotion, and self sacrifice as ideals worth extending beyond the home.
The text notes Misa Wilson, like her father, has a fine voice capable of Scottish ballads or French arias. She is described as a capable artist and writer. It hints Wilson will travel abroad to the muses and publish a book of poems soon.
A humorous call for entries announces a Star Dust LST prize of 62 for best contribution with a second prize of 1. The excerpt parodies many quips and names, including Josh Wise and references to casual exchanges, jokes, and playful banter from a 1907 style column.
Allen Raymond returns to London seeking his former sweetheart Ethel Beveraly and his late father's fortune. The pearl tied to the will is the key, and a twist reveals the pearl is Ethel. Executor George Dixon reveals the truth and a fortune of $50,000 lies with the letter.
A promotional piece urges Seattle residents and visitors to tour Uncle Sam's navy yard at Bremerton. It highlights battleships cruisers torpedo boats the Philadelphia training ship the dry dock foundries and machine shops. It also praises Port Orchard boat rides leaving Pier 2 six times daily with a five cent round trip fare.
In a quiet city labor bureau the clerk brings a shocking paper to Secretary Grout. He reads the notice and collapses, while Hin clork trembles and hurriedly seeks a glass of water. The report concludes with three housework girls involved.
Pleased with herself every lady in Seattle can be more than pleased with a picture taken by Pinney the Photographer in the Washington building. Pinney uses violet light and can take photos day or night. don’t wait for a bright day.
Louie N Rosenbaum sold the entire half block for 20000 to Herbert V Perry comprising six 460 by 120 lots on Melrose Avenue Beconday Melrose. Previously purchased yesterday for 26000, Rosenbaum then sold the northwest corner of Washington and Eleventh Avenue for 6500 via William P Harper and Son.
Real estate boosters claim Seattle investors will gain most in five years from Beacon Heights. Prices start at 475 to 700 with payments from 50 cash and 10 monthly. Location near Beacon Hill boulevard, 240-acre park tract, car line extension planned, title and abstracts provided.
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