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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1906
Page
4
A clipped telephones column lists independent numbers 875 and 1138 Sunset Main, plus Business Independent 1138 Sunset Main, and Mallard Avenues noting Ballard Tar Agency with two locations. The fragment preserves names and street references without complete context.
A reflective piece argues happiness comes from right conditions not riches. It highlights health, liberty, modest means, congenial work, a clear conscience, and friendship as sources of satisfaction. Positive outlook and finding joy in simple pleasures are key, with happiness seen as the outcome of simplifying desires.
A discussion of Parisian wedding trousseaus and the allure of wealth over character. The piece links William KB Corey divorce to a rumored bride and suggests trousseaux reveal more about a marriage than the person. A Montana bride confronts a false heir claim, underscoring the theme that attire masks true conjoined values.
The local Red Cross society will meet tomorrow at 2 oclock in the Lincoln hotel parlors. All members are urged to attend. Alki Hive No. 5% Ladies of the Maccabees host a whist party at their temple on Fourth Avenue and Prie Street next Wednesday evening. White Primer Sinks offered at half price by Geof Brown Plumbing Co 221 Pine.
Inventory of the estate of Richard H. Ballinger, deceased father of Judge R. H. Ballinger, valued at unknown amount. The wrecked steamer Oregon crew will travel south on the steamer Portland departing Wal dex today, per North Western Steamship officials. Imported woolens at Elliott & McV tochor, 1329 See?nd Ave.
A mixed eight scene item presents a prize note about a star dust prize for best contribution, brief yarns invited, and address to Josh Wise. The text weaves jokes about caterpillars and butterflies, legal quips about a packed jury, family life with hens and a pig, and a humorous exchange about mother in law and in law Cleveland or St Louis.
A narrator recounts catching Perioles Oppendyke, a bank clerk, chalking a cue in aboard hall. He led a double life while attending YMCA and worked late, and the narrator vows to reveal all to the bank president as the tale continues.
Nona Mowbray and Dick Skelton navigate a tangled romance marked by hesitation pride and separation. Misread signals lead to distance yet longing lingers as each contemplates reunion amid delays and social tensions. The tale ends with a hopeful embrace and reflective notes on absence. American Savings Bank Safe Deposit bones four dollars per annum appear as a brief insertion in the text.
A brief item notes a 3h Colman building project and a 25e price reference. The fragment hints at a catalog or plan book for home styling and construction.
The Puget Sound Congregational society held a meeting last night in Migrim Congregational Church with about 200 members present. Ara A. Nadeau, director general of the Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition, spoke on the fair of 1900 and Rev. B K Smith urged church representation at the exposition.
Port Townbend reports the Jefferson county fair enters its second day under fine weather and large crowds. Preparations are underway in Beattie for a royal reception to the visitors as events continue today.
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