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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1906

Page

4

The Value of Time and Promptness in Life

A London financier loses fortune and a Nebraska man loses a bride due to delays. Franklin teaches time is priceless and timely action wins. the story contrasts fast and slow conduct, noting success follows promptness and time wasted robs others and self. The piece urges relentless punctuality as a priceless habit.

London Benjamin Franklin Franklin Fiittle Philadelphia

Suit Brought In Auto Case Over Street Car Accident

A civil action filed by C C Hancock against Waite in the superior court seeks 1935 dollars for injuries after Hancock’s leg was caught between a street car step and Waite’s automobile as he left the car on Second and Madison. The piece notes a dispute over widening Pine Street and a split over which petition has the majority owner support.

C. C. Hancock Bus Waite Second Madison Waite

Star Dust Contest Promises Rivers of Verse

A quirky column collects jokes and verse from readers with playful lines about poetry, Marys lamb, and kitchen humor. It mentions prize money for best contributions, a judge named Josh, and pieces from readers including references to New York girls and Chicago incidents.

Campaign Stunt in Greenbacks Promises Frog Fundraising

In New Jersey a young woman earns about $2,500 yearly by raising frogs as a political stunt. The piece notes business exams to be on the jump.

Downs New Jersey

Tailer Ed White Promises Cut If Cult Persists

The note from The Tailer Ed White warns that the cult will be cut off. It directs sending 24 cents to Knapp & Weat architects at 262 Cotman building for a book of plane for pretty homes.

Colling Aoe Knapp & Weat Cotman

Manette and Gordon Tragedy in Jersey Village

In a Jersey village, Manette, handsome and sought after, defies her guardian and loves Gordon, a private. Their affair ends in tragedy as Lulu’s distraction and the regiment’s departure lead to a fatal fall, Manette's illness, and a shared exile in France with the grandmother, leaving the cottage empty.

Manette Lulu Douce Manette Jersey Douce Lula Philip Gordon Gordon Pentine Goodby Mere le Brun Teter Grand-Mere Thapw Lalu Grand Mere France

Ed White the Tailor and His Cutter Signature Style

A clipped advertising blurb highlights Ed White, the tailor, and his cutter, noting White’s clothing carries distinct individuality. Located at 208 Coiling twuiiding, Becond and James.

James

City crews order poles moved to clear streets

City Engineer Thomson issues notices to the Beattie electric company and telephone companions to remove or set back poles and guy wires obstructing traffic amid widespread man afreetions. The order targets poles in the way and requires clearance to restore street parking and access.

Beattie Electric Company Telephone Companion Thomson

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