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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1905

Page

8

Tales of the Town and Riverfront Dining Lingo

A fragmentary column jokes about railroad culture and polite society terms in boarding houses by the waterfront. A Northern Pacific switchman heckles a server with nautical slang while diners use quirky jargon for food and routines.

State College Geologists Publish Clay Formation Pamphlet

Professor Shedd and Chief Deputy Surveyor George Evans from King County explored soil pockets across Washington with small spades. They compiled a bound pamphlet detailing the state's clay formations, stamped by the state geological office, with notes on King County leading in brick and cement clay deposits.

Professor & Shedd State Agricultural College Pullmoan Professor Shedd George Evans King County Evans Evergreen State Pullman Washington State Geological Office Rat King County State of Washington County of King Charles A Richmond Fred RE. Sander Charles A. Ee Seattle

Cluett's Shirts at Seattle Store Front

At 1331 Second Ave in Seattle the latest line of men's shirts is showcased. Cluett's offers shirts at 1.50 dollars each and Monarchs are also sold at EB S. Hrook's and Co's.

Second Ave Seattle Cluett Monarchs EB S. Hrook’s and Co Iif University Street Weill

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