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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1913
Page
5
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A widow seeks advice on returning gifts from a benefactor and whether to marry. A sixteen year old asks about telling a fiancé of past immorality. Miss Grey counsels banking gifts, honest disclosure before marriage, and handling rumors with maturity.
A newspaper ad touts Victrola Ambrosa and Grafonoa on an easy payment plan from Eilers. It promises top operatic performances by Caruso Tetrazzini Amato Journet Jacoby and Bada for a monthly amount close to the price of a theatre ticket, inviting readers to view the machines on display.
The Markets section lists local prices for assorted fruits and berries. Cantaloupes 2.00 to 3.00 per unit, peaches 1.98, apricots 1.98, loganberries 6.78, and other berries showing varied selling prices. Dressed melons noted with selling price 1.26.
Seattle reports grow of excitement as 225 prospectors sail on the Northwestern for Alaska to join the Sushanna rush. Packed freight, scarce horses, grubstakes worries, and plans for a wireless station mark the start of the new strike era.
Prospect of port commission takeover by September first promises expanded hours for the West Seattle ferry. Under new management it will run later so residents can attend cinemas and theatres without relying on crowded cars. Negotiations for purchase are advancing with optimism.
Vermin plagued homes can use Stearns Electric Rat and Roach Paste to kill rats mice and cockroaches in a night. Ready to use no mixing required and money back guarantee. Available from druggists for 26 cents or one dollar or sent prepaid by Stearns Electric Paste Co Chicago IL.
Mrs Henry Hutt, former wife of a noted artist, appears on Narragansett Beach wearing a poke bonnet adorned with roses as part of the new bathing bonnet fashion.
James A. Rockliff orders priest transfers with Rev W A Garrigan moving to St Josephs church and Rev Francis Burke taking his place. Rev Hayes from Cleveland joins as philosophy and literature instructor replacing Rev Driscoll. Rev Carroll is renewed as college president for another year. A picnic at Golden Gardens August 31 by Seattle divisions of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
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