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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1907
Page
4
The Seattle Star indicates publication every afternoon except Sundays, as printed by SPARP Publishing Co. The notice confirms standard daily scheduling and weekend exclusion for the paper.
The piece argues advertising from the pulpit yields clear financial gains for ministers and churches but questions whether sensational methods erode religious faith. It cautions that dignity and truthfulness sustain follower trust, urging scrutiny of advertised merits before large investments.
A newspaper fragment quotes a distressed mother appealing to her son who left home on Monday night September 16. The note asks for the boy to come home, offering prayers and forgiveness. It reflects a mother’s unconditional love and concern rather than blame or detail.
Cleveland milliner Miss Lillian Hobson unveils a velvet mushroom hat with twin Teddy bears as the standout feature. She predicts the design will dominate women’s fashion and even jokes Roosevelt supporters could sway a run for president by popularizing it.
The Great Lick telescope topic and the 1000th anniversary of St. Peter's Church in England mark restoration notices. York Minster unveiled a St Cuthbert statue in the south transept as protests over Exeter Cathedral restoration focus on sculpture loss. Submarine signal gear orders reach France and a medical office move occurs in Washington.
In a diary style vignette Diana Dillpickies visits the Haunts of the Poor to demonstrate Jiggs Patent Potato Mashers. Despite interest from poor households, price and installment hesitations thwart sales as she laments the lady canvasser grind. The piece ends with anticipation of a continuation.
A collage of quirky lines and captions from a past era includes jokes about money woes, reminiscences of Harry Thaw, a renter's inquiry, a tack mishap, romantic quips, and cartoon captions. The fragmentary text blends humor and memory across several brief items and quotes.
Spectators pack the amusement park for a promised exhibition where a performer claims to read finest print in total darkness. He bets $1000 on the feat, vows refunds if failed, and recounts a past injury while the audience recalls his hustling days.
A round trip excursion from Pier 2 visits the U S Navy Yard to view battleships Oregon Wisconsin and Nebraska, cruisers Charleston Boston Buffalo and training ship Philadelphia. Vessels, dry docks, torpedo boats, and the prison ship Nipah are described with a 60 cent fare.
A showman explains a clever trick in which an audience watches a lecturer read in the dark using a hidden electric eye device. The manager reveals the stunt involved an artificial eye with a battery powered lamp, claiming the reader conspired for damages.
In Nottingham England eleven ladies from the town and county prepare to play eleven soldiers who served in the Crimean era and the Indian mutiny. The novelty fixture pits local talent against veterans in a mixed sports event reflecting military and civic ties.
A notice for the Seattle Commercial Club at Second and James describes rental availability for daily use including Mondays. The advertisement lists contact details for GRO. C. BOOS the club secretary and mentions directors meetings both public and private along with elevator service.
A humorous profile mocks Cannon as a dominant but aging figure in Congress. The piece likens him to a formidable guard, claims he wields influence like a cavalry unit, and uses sharp wit to describe his tariff stance and public image. It quips on his age and appetite for power, finishing with a cartoonish call to political reform.
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