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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1903
Page
4
The piece argues against restricting women teachers marriage and calls for equal moral rights, noting Kansas curbs on teachers dating. It critiques societal double standards and urges respect for educated women in schools, warning against policing personal life.
The piece traces Labor Day origins in New York City on September 6 1882 with the Knights of Labor and Central Labor Union. It notes early varied dates across states before the first Monday in September became the standard, and cites individual remarks during the historic parade.
A playful prompt asks how one would spend a million dollars. It explores potential choices, from investments to experiences, inviting imagination and personal strategy without specifics.
Readers of the Star are invited to answer what they would do with one million dollars. The piece argues money cannot change character or make a better person, urging acts of kindness now and asserting true influence comes from within. The Star will award prizes for best answers, with details in the news columns.
St. Paul is praised as the healthiest city in the world due to widespread public baths, free nursery, dancing pavilion, open kitchens, meals served cheaply, and three guarded pools with no drownings in five years. The piece urges public funding for recreation, playgrounds, and health departments, arguing that investment yields healthier, happier citizens.
Eastern papers mock anti tobacco advocates and note William G Pattison who died in Kalamazoo at age 9 after smoking over 100000 cigars and Goethe who drank 20000 bottles of wine and died at age 2. They warn of hardy constitutions that survive self abuse while the average person bears the penalty for gluttony and vice.
In a Saturday afternoon dispute a quarrel between attorneys L. Landy and A. H. Mekinnen escalated into a fight over possession of a home at 883 Third Avenue. McKinnon charged Landy with assault and battery after Landy defended the property, with the case to be heard by Justice Cann.
Listings show Patierd Ship Carpenters at 117 Wai renes hall on 1429 Becond Avenue and Plasterers at Olympic hall 11064 Becond Avenue. Provides hall names and street addresses for tradesmen in the city.
A lively pageant fills Woodland Park as Welsh men and their kin celebrate with song and merriment. The event features traditional songs and a grand feast, highlighting athletic feats and friendly competition amid the festive atmosphere.
The piece describes Welsh nationality pride at Beattie as a yearly, festive event celebrated with exuberance. It notes Welshmen by birth and descent, anticipation weeks in advance, and the sense of camaraderie despite rain as 81 slides into the sea and the crowd enjoys the day.
Captain Watson, designer of the Shamrock Lr, states he will design another challenger for the America's Cup. A report that Graeme Hunter, the Scottish millionaire, would be the next challenger is ridiculed.
Hanley Kringen, successors to Curtin Millinery of 1516 Second Avenue, arrive from Denver to Beattie. They announce a large millinery business serving all classes and a large selection of low priced hats. Opening is scheduled for Friday September 11 in the afternoon and evening.
Piano buyers show strong interest in Dr G Johnston Co large cut price room sale. The event highlights substantial discounts on pianos and organs attracting many inquiries and visits to the store.
Our Store Will Be Closed All Day Today. Labor Day tomorrow morning we resume price cutting on 200 extra pianos and organs above regular stock. Brand names include Kimball Hobart M Cable and Pease with prices slashed by 75 to 150 dollars on pianos and up to 50 on organs. Upright pianos from 157 dollars. Organs from 49 dollars. secondhand organs from 20 dollars. Instruments come with guarantees and easy terms available.
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