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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1907

Page

5

Madison's Simple Physical Culture Promises Slim Figure

The article promotes physical culture methods as a path to reducing adipose tissue and reshaping the figure. It describes exercises focusing on full body engagement, stretching, leg lifts, squats, and controlled breathing, warning to stop at fatigue to avoid diminishing benefits. It emphasizes cleanliness and discipline as part of the routine.

Margaret Madison Seattle Star New York Litinn Russel Apa Tellin

Everett Man Missing Sparks Local Worry

An Everett resident named John H. Barkin, aged man, vanished near William Street causing concern among friends. The report references a drowned body found from a steamer on September 24 and notes ongoing civic events with liverymen and state gatherings amid conflicting claims about safety.

Everett William Stam John H. Barkin

William Loeb to quit public service for D C electric company

Helena report says William Loeb plans to leave public service at year’s start and become president of the Washington D C electric lines. He travels to the hunting grounds en route.

Helena William Loeb Public Service Washington, D. C Electric Hues

Fort Dodge Mayor’s Daughter Elopes After Suggestion

In Des Moines notes the Fort Dodge mayor urged bachelors to wed, then elopement followed with his daughter Mabel Bennett. In Victoria Canada sealer reports the US guns being placed on St. Paul and St. George islands off Alaska to deter seal raids.

Des Moines Oct Bennett Fort Dodge Mabel Bennett Victoria B. C United States Seal Islands St. Paul St. George Alaska Battlonbiya

Shipping records show rise in Puget Sound sailors

The Puget Sound district shipping commissioner reports September totals of 3 814 sailors handled, up from 2 633 a year ago, as grand totals rise yet net sailors shipped on sailing vessels fall to 263, with the rest from steamers.

Port Townsend Shipping Commissioner of Puget Sound

Hazers Slash on Campus Sparks Disciplinary Move

On the Oregon State campus, sophomore Robert Olph slashed John Kelly and Richard Skibbe after a photogenic incident sparked by a hazing attempt. The faculty planned punishment for ringleaders, while Beattie’s night-school success influenced a board vote to open night classes at Longfellow in Columbia City and in South Seattle schools starting October 14.

Corvallis Ore Robert Olph John Kelly Richard Skibbe Sight Beattie Longfellow Columbia City Seattle

City Allows Hitt Brothers Firecracker Factory On Tract 26

Pro test from the lobby failed to stop the ordinance ceasing. The city council, on advice of the atten, passed last night a bill letting the Hitt Brothers firecracker manufactory remain on Tract 26 of the Morning Acre plat. Brown Murder Still a Mystery.

Hitt Brothers Atten

Why the Cat Came Back

The piece humorously ponders why a cat returns to The Star office after a fire and elopement. It imagines the cat’s motive as fatigue with house rough handling and notes possible future costs for the Star building and milk flow from printing areas.

Star Jerry Pete

Grape Market Firmer Amid Small Supply and Incoming Steamer

The grape market shows firmer prices due to limited yesterday arrivals. a larger supply is expected today with the Watson steamer from San Francisco. Commission Row activity remains light with stable quotations, while a broad list of fruits and vegetables appears priced per sack or pound.

Watson San Francisco

Same Old Plea in Slaying Case at Goshen

Charles Henry Rogers who was arrested months ago in Los Angeles stands trial in Goshen accused of murdering two farmers, Frederick and Willis Olney, and their housekeeper's daughter Alice Ingerock. Prosecutors say he confessed to Los Angeles police. defense cites insanity. October case.

Goshen N. Y Charles Henry Rogers Los Angeles Cal Jo Frederick Willis Olney Alice Ingerock Rogers

Public Market Prices Today Reported In Fragments

Prices for many fruits vegetables and staples listed with cents per item. Notable entries include live spring chickens 18 to 20 cents, tomatoes 4 cents per quart, cabbage 8 to 10 cents per head, potatoes 16 pounds for 25 cents, onions 2 bunches for a penny, and cucumbers 1 cent per dozen. Also notes Wealthy Woman Weds in Boston and John Mitchell recovering from illness.

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