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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1904
Page
4
A Beattie Washington newspaper notice lists subscription terms and rates, postal handling, and circulation notes. It mentions delivery through Beattie and notes a Swift quotation on productive effort, reflecting period editorial style.
A critical discussion condemns betting at pace tracks, detailing thefts by clerks and youths like Frank O'Donnell, and argues government and individuals must curb gambling. It links gambling to societal harm, urges reducing opportunities for wrongdoing, and mocks sensational anti-labor rhetoric in a Hearst paper.
The phrase evokes a festive ride theme associated with a carnival setting. No clear people, organizations, or events are identifiable in the fragment. The readable text centers on a playful circular ride concept likely tied to a holiday or fair atmosphere.
The article notes renewed talk that J Pierpont Morgan plans retirement within months and comments on the potential country impact if he had stepped away earlier. It also includes a pointed exchange about a spouse's rumored affair and a separate remark on Dave Hill’s political retirement and a burglary sentence.
A jumbled fragment from a newspaper page features stray quotes and stray observations. It mentions George Humphrey, a kitchen project, Eastern scientists, and daily topics like autumn days and coal and wood. It reads as a chaotic collage of overheard lines and partial comments.
A reflective column catalogues the strain on the planet from farming, mining, drilling, and quakes. It notes scars across seas and lands, then shifts to lighthearted local notes on baseball, fashion, and a misfired stage play, ending with a wry exchange about titles.
In Opuntia County a sheriff ponders a hanging as Trump Collier awaits execution for murder. A parole offer to fetch Spencer’s ranch could change fate, while Gov Burkhart and Judge Davis arrive as the crowd gathers for Friday’s scheduled 10 a.m. gallows.
Disastrous wrecks and carelessness ruin rail travelers but Dr King's New Discovery cures worst throat and lung troubles. Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester Massachusetts credits the remedy with saving her life. Guaranteed for throat and lung diseases by G O Guy Inc. Price 60 cents to 1 dollar. Trial bottles free.
Mrs A D Sheppard of Georgetown reported a theft yesterday afternoon when a thief entered her home during a brief absence and took $1900 from a shopping bag on a center table. Police investigated but had no solid leads and one door was found unlocked. A D Sheppard is a street car conductor.
Mary Ettinger was recommitted to the Steilacoom asylum yesterday on her own account after a brief release as cured. Her inability to find work and distress from having been institutionalized led to renewed dementia, following a prior court commission refusal to commit her.
The Norwegian bark Sir John Lawrence struck sunken rocks and broke apart near the harbor at Frederickstad. The vessel is a total wreck and her crew of 14 men are reported lost and not rescued.
An old advertisement touts a beauty preparation by Charles Co, claiming to smooth wrinkles, firm the jaw, and improve skin without medicine. It offers two free sample boxes and a bonus book, with plain wrappers and mail-order delivery from New York.
The ad touts Kimball Planos and a wide piano selection plus Chickering Hobart M Cable and D Johnston models. It highlights the Simplex player system, prices from 254 new and 200 used, and a secondhand Angelus with 27 music rolls at 190, plus talking machines and small instruments with competitive prices.
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