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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1899
Page
4
W. E. Abell, Chehalis county prosecuting attorney, arrived from Montesano and announced he is shifting from the populist group to the Democratic party. He predicted a strong fall showing and noted reform forces in Chehalis county showing harmony. Abell planned a trip to Iowa City in about two weeks.
J. G. Gregory of the Deadwood Daily Pioneer-Times is visiting Auburn and Seattle and upon return will dispose of his Deadwood interest and relocate to Washington state.
A collection of wry maxims on trust, ambition, and the quirks of people. It notes that clever but flawed kinds of behavior backfire, and that happiness and misery are often less than imagined. It also jokes about judges, writers, and the fickleness of public opinion.
J. O. McMullen appointed traveling freight agent for the Sound district in the Northern Pacific system. He will be based in Tacoma, with duties beginning after a brief delay following the Saturday appointment.
A Sunday ceremony at 3 PM saw the final $1,400 mortgage on the church building publicly burned. A large audience, including most city Methodist ministers, attended and several gave addresses.
A collection of brief jokes and witticisms spanning elections, citizenship, family banter, marriage, and social quirks. Lines poke at inspectors, naturalized citizens, parents and children, photographers, and political satire with quick quips and punchlines.
A patchwork of borrowed lines and snippet conversations set around a shoreline locale. Residents discuss politics and personal quirks, revealing social tensions and humor through disjointed exchanges. The scene threads through domestic life and public topics with a playful, slightly ironic tone.
Lewis Larson a one year old jogger suffered both legs broken when a donkey engine overturned in a logging camp at Port Susan. He was brought to the city this morning and will be moved to Tacoma hospital for treatment.
A curved guide to daily water intake and bathing routines. It extols cleansing the skin with a brush and pure soap to tighten enlarged pores, followed by soothing creams. It recommends lemon for hands, olive oil tonics for nerves, and a complex hair tonic. warns against pulling gray hair and cautions on certain dyes.
The fragment discusses tobacco as highly sensitive, praising clear, pipe, or cigarette quality while linking taste shifts to eating antona. It urges rinsing the mouth after use before lighting again to preserve a soft morning fragrance and contrasts with harsh previous smoke.
The text advises buying a curling knife from hardware stores to curl feathers at home when professional curlers are unavailable. Instructions cover dampening, trimming, and curling techniques, plus notes on Japan’s postal service as the world’s cheapest. It contrasts travel difficulties in a mountainous empire with limited railway and coastal steamship connections.
Charles Mullen and Robert Cameron, both known gamblers and contractor, are under arrest in Kamloop on arson charges tied to the July 17 destruction of the Hotel Columbia in Columbia MD. Pinkerton agents allege Mullen accepted payment to set the fire. locals doubt the accusation and expect Mullen to prove his innocence.
A barber questions a customer about thinning hair and his anti-fat remedy. The customer replies he uses a daily regimen and humorously says his hat is his solution, followed by a moment of silence.
Two girls at a fashionable summer resort discuss meeting people in society. They explain their aim to get acquainted with society folk and express a sense of isolation as their families are away and no one is home. The piece captures a light social exchange from the New York Weekly.
Tacoma reports the Northern Pacific tracks at Palmer were cleared after a slide of gravel rock and dirt. Three hundred feet of debris were removed as rains overnight caused more rock to fall. A late-bound passenger train arrived seven hours late. three crewmen were treated at Fanny Paddock hospital for non serious injuries.
A collage of short items notes dog insurance in New York, photography bans in China, a Dutch-born diamond trade, and rail travel statistics. It mentions a girl cadet corps in Auburndale, a Tokyo storytellers scene, English tramp pay, a Milwaukee estate valuation rise, and diverse curiosities about libraries, coins, and fashions.
Whitman Ward Davie and Wright of the Mastern team, national champions, will visit Bound for matches in Seattle and Tacoma against Pacific Northwest champions. They arrived in San Francisco, play in Monterey this week for the Pacific coast doubles, and arrive in Bound around September 18 with three or four days for city matches. J. F. Foulkes to lead the Northwest team with Geo A Hurd L Russell and L Pelty likely aboard.
The Philadelphia Post reports Theodore Roosevelt's staccato public delivery imitated by friends. The governor overheard the impersonation, laughed, and asked if he spoke as badly as that. The reply: nearly. the governor concludes he must be one of the funniest men on the stump.
A health report links blanched almonds to brain muscle, recommending daily intake. Fruits like juicy varieties aid nerve function for many, with apples and prunes noted for specific effects and liver concerns. Individual reactions vary, with some unable to digest apples and others reacting to strawberries differently.
Tacoma report cites a labor shortage with 4000 men needed now. Inspector Hinckman notes demand from railroad contractors, sawmills, factories, and operating depots. He warns soon temporary surplus until Waterfall contracts and mills restart, then stronger demand again next year. Five thousand-plus positions cited across skilled and unskilled roles.
Frangeliet Dwight L Moody urges New York churches to build roof gardens. He says such venues could convert sinners as effectively as traditional churches with singing and preaching. He envisions lemonade and temperance drinks, social spaces, and quiet, well arranged roof gardens like coffee houses in Liverpool.
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A health advisory cites Dr At Kine Investigations claiming each cigarette release sends about 4 million particles into the air. The report warns about inhalation risks and urges cessation for reduced exposure.
Amusement bulletin lists shows on Labor Day with selections at Third Avenue Theater Tonight From Sire to Son Seattle Theater Tonight Georgia Minstrels and the Wall Armory area near Madison Street portions show.
A vintage advertisement lists various children's and young ladies school shoes in kangaroo calf and kid leather. It details lace or button options, sizes from 6 to 11, with prices ranging from 1.00 to 1.75 per pair, plus special styles like heel and spring heel for young ladies.
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