Exposition Sabbath Debate Divides Seattle Over Sunday Use
The Rev Joseph L Garvin proposes making Sundays at the exposition a day of religion with world religious leaders attracting audiences beyond churchgoers. Critics cite Puritanical laws and past expositions closures while supporters argue it could boost attendance and exposure. The issue triggers broad dialogue among religious groups exhibitors workers and citizens.
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Seattle
A-Y.p
Joseph L. Garvin
Garvin
Exposition Grounds
America
General Booth
Cardinal Gibbons
Hillis Wagner
France
Debate Over Seattle Garbage Franchise Sparks Public Health Alarm
A urged editorial condemns granting an exclusive 35 year garbage franchise to Seattle Garbage Co. arguing public health duties belong to the city health department and profits harm taxpayers. The piece criticizes private arbitration, notes health risks in summer, and questions private control amid broader political and social references.
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Seattle Garbage Company
Seattle
Fire Department
Young Conductor Jokes Spark Quiet Streetcar Ride
A playful joker on a streetcar teases a youthful conductor about his age as fares are collected. The exchange centers on a mock inquiry about birth on the trip and ends with light banter as the conductor handles the crowd.
Fragmented miscellany on 18th century topics and ads
A collage of antiquated notes and quips including Montenegrin and Servian alliance references, ad snippets from 1766 New York Gazette style notices, life insurance payouts, a legal breach of promise anecdote, theatrical chatter, and stray jokes about fashion, rats, and weddings.
Cornerstone Tales of Cackling and Quiet Longing
An odd dialect piece recalls how people remember guiding phrases from reading and work. The narrator muses on effort and restraint, noting craftsman pride, temptation, and the weight of waiting for better days. The voice hints at family duties and shifting desires.
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Eferyding
Mamma
Nddie Bey
Scarecrow dialogue on hats and protests at hall
In a village hall scene a farmer jokes about hats as scarecrow Piet Gardener and a serious suffrage debate unfolds. A listener notes women have never suffered in silence, prompting a sharp exchange about the extent of women’s suffering and public opinion.
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Euffraie
His Forte and Mrs Miracle Message at Hinckley Block
A fragment shows a dialogue about a drink problem addressed to Mrs. Dr. Geo. W. Miracle, a children's diseases physician, located at 410 Hinckley Block. The text hints at a personal conflict or miscommunication involving a medical figure and a note to a Mrs Miracle.
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Geo. W. Miracle
Chidren's
Hinckley Block
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