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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1904
Page
4
A Swift quotation extols practical farmers over politicians, claiming those who can double crop land deserve greater national service. The line contrasts agricultural achievement with political influence.
A newspaper excerpt describes a distant or unclear relation to President Garfield dying in an infirmary and provoking questions about the duty to pension relatives. The piece argues that a president must provide for his wife’s extended kin, highlighting the notion of a commonwealth provision for old age.
A Kentucky progress note praises swift action in Owensboro where a murder on August 1 led to a Septem ber 3 hanging sentence. It commends Mayor Ballinger for cracking down on the Arcade concert hall and urges broader closures in the restricted district to curb vice and protect public order.
A fragmented reader's page notes discuss acceptance letters to party platforms, a Burnt Onion Nickel Cigar, and a Barbers' association passing resolutions praising populist advances. It questions differences in rhetoric and references a broader tone of satire and local anecdotes across society topics.
The corporations committee postponed approval of Diamond Tee & Storage's three utilities franchise for steam heat electricity and gas and will decide next Wednesday. It also reviewed changes to the American Improvement Company's gas franchise including serving ten houses within 40 acres and raising the cash bond to 5000. Debate over maximum rates and franchise length continues with voices from Mullen Bowen and others.
The First and Second ward Republicans plan a joint meeting tonight in Ben Horbal near Ninth Avenue and Yealer Way under the Young Men's Republican club. H Pires will speak. This kicks off the campaign under the club. The Sartori Co. Loans Etc advertises safe real estate and investments with sixteen years in Seattle and cites bank references. Also notes fountain syringes and a Rubber Store address.
The ad touts a large line of pianos and organs from Chickering & Sons, Hobart M. Cable, Kimball, Pease, D. S. Johnston Co., Vocalion, and Kimball Organs. It promises genuine merit, honest assessment, and strong guarantees with correct prices and easy terms.
Japanese lanterns glow in a garden party as guests mingle on a veranda and by the steps. Stafford returns from exile and avoids recognition while Mrs Brathwaite, Mrs Heathcote and others discuss a visitor arriving that June as the mood blends music and moonlit charm.
In a moonlit ballroom, Kitty Strong and Stafford reconnect after years apart. Stafford reveals deep, conflicted feelings and questions whether Kitty is still engaged, while Mrs Brathwaite and Mrs Granger tease the bishop’s conduct and the party’s social politics.
Vic professes deep love to Kitty Strong who arrives with urgent news and a claim of wealth reclaiming past money troubles. Stafford declares sincere affection and asks to marry, while Kitty reveals personal wealth and contentment. Mr and Mrs A G Keene depart for a tour of the east and south ending in California.
An advertisement promotes White Ribbon Kenedy as a cure for alcohol use, claiming it lowers appetite for drinks and steadies nerves. It offers trial packages from Tremont Street address and promises confidential, sealed mailings and nationwide availability.
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