Million Dollar Contest Letters Reach Star Readers
Three days remain for Star readers to send in answers to What would you do if you had a million dollars The Star reports several letters including Josie Leighty of 600 Maat Melen wheet Seattle and others praising public baths street fountains and school ventilation A committee of three determines the four prize recipients from the entries with Mrs Mitchell J F T Mitchell and Mr Moore handling selections and post contest review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bond
Josie Leighty
Florence
Naples
Jerusalem
Seattle
Renton Ai
Lev
Antother Subwerter
W. M. Benar- Weber
Wighth Avenue
Schooreoma
Prue
J. F. T. Mitchell
Federated Women's Clubs
Women of
Mer. FF
J. A. Moore
Moore Investment Co
Mitchell
Cooper
Moore
Fragmented Notes Skim Newsroom and Society Snippets
A jumble of local items and musings from Kitsap to Seattle includes Luke Dust chasing Josh Wise, a star for Mrs. Burdette, and talk of police safety after a bull. Verses, dreams, and prophetic lines mingle with civic chatter and a Portland minister amid a broad, curious clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Burdette
Sumane @ociety
Mins Goelet and Rodeburghe Name Change Rumors
The text mentions Mins Goelet likely changing his name to Rodeburghe and questions about gubernatorial or postal search activity, plus assorted quirky phrases about Newport dogs, Leander, and a Sage's remark on remedies and absent treatment. The passage reads as fragmented, with many nonsensical or garbled references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodeburghe
Theaters announce next Sunday event with Fighting SW
The article notes an upcoming theater appearance next Sunday evening at Seattle Theater by the Mordant Humphrey company. A minstrel segment with notable young ladies is planned, including a Friday evening and Saturday matinee, featuring the Goodwin effort and local uptown theatre venue details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minstrel Miaace Club
Mordant-Humphrey
SSSI
Im & Os
Nat
Wan Goodwin
Prospectors in Alaska District Hold Meeting on Lands
J. W. Ivey, former Alaska customs collector, reports that district prospectors recently held a meeting to select names for lands and discuss the area near Kayak. The account reflects ongoing land and mining interest in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ivey
Alaska
Pores Transfer to Gray & Co Operated Fleet
The former manager of the Willey Navigation Co. appears to indicate a reorganization as K C Pores will see the line operated by LK MH Gray & Co. The note suggests a change in management and company responsibility for the steamship venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K C. Pores
the & Willey Navigation Co
Lk. MH. Gray & Co
County to auction 466 properties at public sale
County officials announce a tax sale auction of property foreclosed for unpaid taxes. The sale will occur tomorrow at the courthouse steps, listing numerous parcels seized in recent tax actions and prepared for disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morpfee
Navy yard shows four cruisers for viewing by boat
Four cruisers lie at the navy yard inviting observers to view from boats leaving Pier 2 opposite the depot. Schedules list passenger departures at :30 8:15 5:00 10:60 and 11:45 pm, with additional times 1:18 2:26 2:30 4:36 and 7:20 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Pour Cruisere
Neve
Prices to Producers and Local Market Notes
The item lists wholesale prices for grains hay eggs and poultry with amounts per ton or unit and notes delivery terms to May and grain merchants. It also reports the death of Mrs Nancy R Cline at 74 and funeral details, plus maritime schedules and local services. The column mentions New York steamship movements and a local barber shop offering day and night service along with bicycle repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Ranch
Moving Piano Sale Promises Big Values in Seattle
The advertisement touts large stock of pianos and organs from Chickering, Kimball, Hobart M. Cable, Pease, and D. Johnston Co. It argues Seattle’s piano market is strong, with 1,200 units of D. Johnston products sold and claims superior finish and tone across brands. It condemns rival shops while pledging ongoing big value sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
oFrean
Seattle
Chickering & Bona
America
Kimball
Chicago
Hobart M. Cable
Pease
D. & Johneston Company
Kimball Organs
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Luke
Batke
Btar
Josh Wise
Kitsap
Josh
King Peter
Thomas Lipton
Gill
Laske
Ulosis Poetitus
Jowh
Northern Pacific
San Juan
Mebane
Portland
Beth
Winer
Compete & Cn. Chtreee
Ghe “Stratford
Goha
Cocas Island
Post Office
Will
Newport
Leander
Hellespont
Pike Street
Seattle Theater
Third Avenue
The
New York
Rochester
Fred'k F. Adams
Second Avenue
Hinckley
Blk
Steve
John
Shafer Bros
Brokaw Bros
Asthov
Prve
Changs
Ifit Manacio
Leann
Rt Aptord
Mars
Nancy A. Clie
Nancy R. Cline
J. W. Clise
Bewond Avenue
Tasted
Mownt Pieasant Cemetery
Gee the
Potter Barber Shop
Copes
Shrewsbur
Ed HI Factory
Percen
Second Ave
Clay & Ca
Onib, Mal
Khedee
J. Redelsheimer &Co
First Ave
Cor, Columbia
Our
New Suit Department
Thompson Furniture Co
Ave. Cor, Pike
H. Lewis & CO
N. E. Cor
Ret Ave
Cherry Street
Rhodes Bros. Create
Recond Avenue
Bon Marche Thieck
Herbert S. Upper
Chorpy
Leites
Haberdashery
First Avenue
Briew
Joe
Keystone Club
Rruges
Secor
Ry A
Heinze
D. 5. Johnston Co
Sayer
D.S. Johnston
Burke
Union
Fan
John Davis & Co
Toblas
Singerman Lumber
Pecoad Chasee
Seneca
Jacob Peri
He Darne
Eee Clothing House
Raest Actu Nate Foe
Reserve Agenta
Estes
Amet Ft
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