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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1908

Page

4

Vote Now to Defeat the King County Ring

The Star urges voters to oppose a corrupt political ring in King County seeking to retain power and push favored candidates for county offices and a U S Senate seat. It endorses M. J. Carrigan, George W. Albin, Robert T. Hodge, Otto A. Case, and George F. Vanderveer as trustworthy opponents. Polls stay open until 8 p m. citizens must vote to serve the taxpayers.

King County Ringsters Levi Ankeny United States Ringster Beckingham Ringster Rutherford Ringster Brier Beckingham Rutherford Ringster Agnew Star M. J. Carrigan George W. Albin Robert T. Hodge Jim Agnew Ring Hodge Otto A. Case George F. Vanderveer Jane

The Morbid Girl and the Gospel of Cheer

A column condemns a perpetual grouch at work and in life. It extols cheer, patience, and resilience while urging women to seek better opportunities, care for health, and avoid chronic whining as a hindrance to progress.

Louise

Directoire Overcoats and Nightmares Dominate Men’s Fall Attire

The article reviews new men’s overcoats termed Directoire and Protector with a military collar and green color trend. It describes a green palette from olive to grass, striped fabrics, and various silhouettes including a balloon-like box coat, peg-top sleeves, long lapels, and double-breasted waistcoats.

Cambric Gown Features Short Kimono Sleeves

Describes a delicate cambric gown with short kimono sleeves, a centered yoke, and refined detailing suitable for formal wear. Indicates handwork and a dainty finish.

Man Convicted For Post Office Theft Sentenced In Montgomery

C Davia, described as mentally unbalanced, stole money from a Montgomery post office to support his wife. He pleaded guilty, was granted leave to return home to arrange care for his wife, earned funds, and was then sent to the Atlanta penitentiary for one year and a day.

Montgomery Ala C. Davia Atlanta Thos. G. Jones

Remedy for a Very Trying Annoyance with Sealant

The passage notes using a thin coat of Vaseline on corks of mucklage or glue bot ties before insertion to prevent sticking. It presents this as an easy remedy to a recurring nuisance.

Star Dust An Old Tale of Graft and Gossip

A fragmenting verse presents rumors of graft in Haden and political banter about roads and intentions. It features a witty interviewer, suffragette references, and snatches of dialogue on talk, society, and fate as a sly, era-tinged satire.

Haden

Train Schedule Query By Elderly Woman At Booth

An elderly woman asks a young man at the ticket office about the next train arrival time and how long the train will stay. The exchange centers on departure and layover details.

Speed law aims to curb reckless driving warned

The passage notes pedestrians’ dismay at speeding and hints a new tendency toward stricter enforcement, implying authorities may implement speed arrests to curb dangerous driving. The wording reflects concern over road safety and legal responses.

Cleveland Presbyterian heritage and unrelated varied quotes

A garbled collection of statements touches on topics from Cleveland at Presbyterian roots to copyright terms, census gender lifespans, and surprising trivia about cigarets. The text also includes humorous exchanges, historical notes on presidents, railroads in Mexico, a marathon winner, and peculiar place names, with no single cohesive narrative.

Fads and Fancies in Fall Fashion Notes

A roundup of style trends for fall including lace trims and net blouses, undyed linen parasols, sweet pea flowers, baked earth fabrics, mohair car interiors, white elastic belts with steel studs, ribbon combs, striped hosiery, furniture brocades for slippers, yellows and browns in millinery, large headpieces, amber settings, shell ribbon needles, jet hat trim designs, and white linen handbags.

Borax Improves Rinsing Water For White Clothes

A tablespoonful of borax in the rinsing water helps remove grease from stems and makes the wash beautifully white as scum rises. If used incorrectly it may ruin the clothes. This tip cautions careful use.

Fractured Engagement Rumor Reaches Boarding School

Conversation reveals confusion over Hiram Lotte stil and Wes medders beau at the boarding school. Inquiry asks whether there was an engagement or a broken bond, but the reply negates both, stating she calls timber flase now.

Hiram Lotte Timber Flase

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