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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1903
Page
4
Readers answer The Star question about a sudden fortune with plans for public improvement and personal reform. Letters discuss wealth, discipline, and how a million dollars could change life, urging thoughtful, restrained choices and civic generosity.
A jumble of notes cites varied topics from earthquakes in Montana to Adelina Patti's stage return and a mural of oddities. Mentions include Ruth Bryan denying matrimony rumors, a Philadelphia messenger boy, and legal notices about divorce damages. The piece riffs on current events and sensational anecdotes with a carnival flavor and literary references.
Menera Sherman Clay & Co. launches its yearly sale of pianos and organs taken in trade or rented during the year. Many instruments are reduced with examples listed including several uprights and organs as demand grows for new items before fall and Christmas trade.
The farce comedy Where Is Cobb opens in Seattle tomorrow. Cobbie promises lively Milan style humor with new specialty acts and a familiar cast on Third Avenue. Also advertised are New Cravanetite Umbrellas offered at King Brom 914 Ist Ave for rainproof protection.
Reports say the Pacific Coal Transportation Co owns lands with 84 coal veins near Cape Lisburne on Seward peninsula. If confirmed, Nome and other towns could access fuel at the lowest prices. A steamer voyage and local business notes are also mentioned.
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