This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1904
Page
4
A Swift quote asserts that mastery of simple tasks like growing corn from two blades of grass on bare ground would surpass all politicians in service to mankind and the country. The remark emphasizes practical achievement over political talent.
A retrospective on the 1904 St Louis fair notes a rising civility among diverse visitors and vendors. Interactions with Japanese, Sioux, Boer, Swedish, Congo and Piute participants are highlighted as polite exchanges, with friendly service and could-be guidance from staff and attendees.
A historical notice laments age limits across industries from steel to railroads and education. It notes Carnogie Steel instructing supervisors to hire no one over 35, rail clerks refused beyond 40, churches seeking young preachers and teachers, and fears the age barrier now sits near fifty as society moves workers out of their prime.
A Philadelphia incident describes a young woman defending herself on a Pennsylvania Railroad ferry. She used a swift kick to deter a persistent masher, followed by several facial smacks as she admonished him to learn better manners.
Snippets mix sport jibes and social quirks including Parke Wilson gets a forecast, January tensions, Port Arthur ice risk, a defunct Ohio lady’s cigarette myth, whistling contests in Olivet, a Nebraska wedding rumor, Montana doubt on Fairbanks, and a farmers laugh at garden profits.
A fragmented column blends nostalgia for Beattie and travel vignettes around Puget Sound with reflections on open-work street cars in Seattle. The piece weaves poems, jokes, and stray notes about attractions, misfit relics, and urban memory from a wandering voice.
In Opuntia, a hangings plan unravels as Trump, the escaped prisoner, misses the deadline. Sheriff and crowd await a lawful end. the governor’s party dines while Tramp Collier and the crowd watch a delayed fate. A deputy reports no trial will occur as the crowd accepts a peaceful conclusion.
In a tense scene the governor questions the sheriff about permitting a prisoner to roam at large. The sheriff deflects, a debate ensues, and the party ends with applause as the governor contemplates the proper course. A messenger then reports Trump Collier is out, and the sheriff leaves for the jail.
A Fremont resident reports severe kidney trouble and several failed medicines before trying Electric Bitters. After a few doses, the writer says relief followed by complete cure and no sick days since. Neighbors reportedly cured of rheumatism neuralgia liver and kidney troubles and general debility. Price 60 cents at local GO. GUY store on Goat Street.
The ad touts a Planete instrument praised for combined new ideas and lasting wear. It highlights models from Chickering Sona Mobart M Cable and Johnston Co with simple price of 250 dollars for new units and cheaper second-hand outfits with music rolls. Also notes Talking Machines and other small instruments with competitive pricing.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.