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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1903
Page
6
A dense list of local druggists and shopfronts appears with numerous business names and addresses across Fremont Avenue Water Avenue Howell Street Broadway Avenue and University District. Also includes obituary fragment and public notices. The item mixes ads with personal notices and routine classifieds.
Fragmentary OCR text references a range of topics from theatrical terms to court processes and professional titles. It includes mentions of actors, jurists, engineers, and medical practitioners, with sporadic phrases about roles, consulting, and a pension or grant context. The readable content is scattered and lacks a coherent incident or event.
An advertisement claims treatment for headaches nervousness sleeplessness loss of appetite constipation obesity piles rheumatism lameness and stammering. It asserts permanent cures for men and women regardless of poverty and age and offers care at a private facility.
A damaged OCR page lists multiple businesses and individuals in Washington with offerings from medicine to printing and sewing machine repair. Names include Dr. McClera, Washington Institute of Pathy, and Annie Russell, with addresses and phone numbers. The fragment suggests a directory or trade card collection from a city in Washington.
Special to The Star from New Westminster reports a tug Type collided with a big whale in the gulf on Saturday. The whale’s damage is undetermined. Observers note increasing whale numbers in the Gulf of Georgia and warn they threaten navigation.
The Stage Royal Italian Band will render the overture from Tannhauser at the farewell concert at the Grand tonight. The balance of the program remains to be announced. A matinee is set for this afternoon. Nordica and the Metropolitan Grand Orchestra engage next Saturday. advance seats go on sale tomorrow morning and mail orders from out of town will be handled. Uncle Josh entertains on Third Avenue, offering lively vaudeville and horsemanship with the tomboy and her beau. Spotless Town starring Lolla Shaw continues at Third Avenue with a strong supporting company drawing packed houses.
An old ad notes menswear with Roman costume flair and urges shoppers to inspect underwear such as briefs and undershirts. King Bros at 914 Firet Avenue promotes prices from 1.00 to 12.00 per item, targeting damp chilly weather.
Seattle crowds flock to see Tot Thumb and his sister from the Philippines, ages 2 and 11, measuring 27 and 29 inches. The duo perform native dancing and acrobatics daily from 2 to 5 pm and evenings at 7, 8, 9, with admission prices listed.
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