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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1915
Page
5
A 22-year-old wife asks how to stop her husband from late-night dancing and return to family life. The advice urges cultivating a sunny home atmosphere, independence from the husband, and focusing on the child. It encourages patience and self-respect rather than confrontation.
Tony De Pasquale is charged after a man approached him Wednesday seeking a job. De Pasquale allegedly gave the man a job for a $5 gold piece, which was marked. The man acted under orders from D. B H Kenyon, assistant secretary of the civil service commission, and De Pasquale is accused of operating as an agent for a Butte labor agency selling jobs in violation of the antiemployment agency law.
An advertisement urges readers to use Cascarets for a springtime cleansing of the body. It promotes relief from headaches bilious spells dizziness and other symptoms claiming the product is harmless and suitable for children and available in 10 cent boxes.
In Seattle and Tacoma a 40 year old bartender M J Dally shot his wife Clara Daily 38 in Seattle after following her from Tacoma. He then shot himself as she was taken to hospital both the couple sustaining fatal wounds. Police credit Clara Daily story over Dally’s claim she tried to kill herself.
Nellie Brownslaw, pictured in a hat and jewels, testifies in a grand larceny trial before Su. Judge French, denying she stole items from Yale Apartments residents. She claims any missing goods in the basement were taken without her knowledge and keeps to her defense.
The judiciary committee led by Bolton Fitzgerald and Haas approved President Erickson's recommendation for a charter amendment to adopt a preferential voting system. The council expects to pass the resolution Monday and resubmit it to voters at the next March election.
Two young men appeared at Mrs. Meyers home at 1525 Sixth Ave at midnight seeking a room. As she opened the door one man grabbed her, the other took a pocketbook containing $21 from a sewing machine. They escaped.
The Liberty Bell probably will be sent to the Panama exposition. Word from Washington says President Wilson regards the trip as a good thing.
Thied Floor advertises aprons from 25¢ to 70¢ with options including Margaret percale aprons in blue or pink, fitted bib aprons in blue and white gingham, bungalow aprons in striped or checked percales, and coat aprons with contrasting trim.
Friday marks the last day of a linoleum sale with yard prices from 55 cents to 1.29 and specials on heavy and inlaid varieties. The Fourth Floor displays regulars and sale prices including 1.19, 47, and 68 cent yard rates.
The department presents a refined collection of tailored and dressy hats for misses and children. Styles feature the newest materials with prices from 2.25 to 10.00. A notable model in Alice Blue Hemp with a rolling brim sells for 6.50 on the second floor.
A local ad lists 65¢ enamel pitchers 40¢ bread pans 35¢ candlesticks 25¢ and life butter prints 15¢ wall clothes racks 15¢ spice cans 15¢ match boxes nail pullers gas lighters dish mops stove brushes polishing mitts paring knives sad iron holders and many other useful articles.
The Garfield bridge leading to the beach under Magnolia bluff will be repaired so Jitney buses can transport visitors to Seattle’s beach area. Councilman Lundy announced owners of adjacent property will bear the repair costs after a Thursday conference. Fire Aboard Schooner The sailing schooner C. 8. Holmes was damaged by fire Wednesday night at the Marion st. dock. She is owned by John Backland.
Jitney bus owned and driven by H Guild of 2015 Howard Street struck a lamp post at First Avenue and Cherry Street while trying to avoid another car. The wreck damaged the vehicle but Guild escaped injury.
An old grandmother’s remedy for gray hair uses Sage and Sulphur, now sold as Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound at drug stores. A local druggist claims it darkens hair evenly and naturally, with effects seen after a few applications and dandruff relief noted.
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