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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1918
Page
10
The narrator muses on Mother Trent, diary reflections, and the power of fashion in modern mourning. She recalls writing to a confidant, judging mourning as a social costume shaped by milliners, and suggests honesty with her diary as a cure for inner conflict.
University of Washington co-eds debate Friday on the benefits of newspaper consolidation in the year’s first women’s intercollegiate debate. Oregon team supports the negative with Ruth Holland and Mercedes Kronsehnable for the affirmative. Ruth Bennett and Florence Freyd will debate in Eugene on the same topic.
A dated etiquette note advises that a lady should not discuss management or mismanagement of a car with a conductor. Even a proper complaint may not change conditions and could embarrass her publicly. instead she should write it and mail it to the company's business office.
Kuazimat Bibaeff, born in Russia, faced a federal charge for attempting to ship 1200 in gold from the United States. His attorney argued trimming his shoulder length mustache might win a jury. He pleaded guilty before Judge Neterer and was fined 50.
Washington reports pneumonia caused 171 of 185 deaths in training for the week ending April 13. Surgeon General Gorgas said deaths the prior week totalled 790.
A woman admires her reflection in a mirror then hides her smile when noticed. The scene hints at introspection and secrecy within a private space. The fragment suggests a narrative turn or continuation.
Cynthia Grey advises caution after a beach picnic where five girls shared lunch with two soldiers. The letter argues that unchaperoned gatherings with service members can lead to impropriety, noting soldiers are not always respectful and urging chaperones for safety.
A letter writer asks Mina Grey how to handle a 23-year-old truck driver husband who refuses to clean himself. The advice urges quiet, loving honesty about the impact on the marriage and child, stressing that love can motivate change and that the husband owes effort to self and family.
Special offers include reinforced bottom splint clothes baskets and six pound Westinghouse electric irons guaranteed for all time at 3.50. Garden hoses cotton covered bone 26 ft at 2.19 and 606 ft at 4.35. High grade mattresses mostly covered with art ticking, slightly soiled from sample display. limited quantities and unusual values.
Willow Rockers in ivory enamel and frosted brown finish offered at special reductions for Saturday only. Each rocker features cretonne covered cushion seats and carries a price of 11.25 dollars. Located at GROTE RANKIN Pike at Fifth GROTE RANKIN.
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