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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1916
Page
2
In Walla Walla on April 12 the coroner returned verdicts of death by own action for Mary Hawn 18 and C M Frazier her stepgrandfather. Each was found in a hotel room with Hawn having taken poison and Frazier having shot himself muffling the report with a blanket.
Wartime shortages hit consumer items as Belgium linen thread and blue dye vanish from supply. The era's paper stock fades from white to pale straw as printing materials strain under war constraints.
The week begins with My Lady Raffiee returns at the Mission in a strong live drama with Cunard and Francis Ford stars. Hobart Bosworth headlines The Sea Wolf at Clemmer in an all reel comedy on Thursday. Audrey with Pauline Frederick opens Wednesday night, Hazel Dawn in The Ralesiady at Coliseum later. The Russian orchestra performs 2 15 to 4 15 pm with Mme Hease Sprotte singing at 3 15. Washington reports 64 011 navy sailors in service.
Donna Tenney warns Marge that age gaps harm marriage with a friend recounting her own secret: she married Bill at 28 while he thought she 22, hiding her white hair and fears of youth's allure. The conversation reflects midcentury views on age and love.
In a fragmentary tale, Donna confronts jealousy and aging as her husband Bill favors her gray hair. Margie confesses a wish to divorce for Dick’s sake and reveals a longing to escape illness. A stray note mentions ancient Europe and wheat cultivation.
An advertisement promotes Cascarets as a gentle liver and bowel cleanser. It claims the product removes poisons causing dizziness coated tongue and sour stomach. It suggests a 10 or 20 cent box and notes the candy cathartic works while you sleep and suits children as well.
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