Lady Swimmer Tells How to Break Grip of Drowning
Adeline Trapp, instructor at public baths in New York, explains a lifesaving method shown in a photograph. She swam a match through Hell Gate finishing fifth, beating seasoned Life Saving Corps veterans and demonstrating how to safely restrain a panicked drowning person by shutting nostrils and windpipe, then applying abdominal pressure to ease ashore.
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Adeline Trapp
U. S
Hell Gate
Life Saving Corps
Miss Trapp
New York
Electric Paste Co Ad Promises Cockroach and Rat Remedy
A druggist offers Electric Paste to kill cockroaches and rats with directions for use. The ad claims the paste works by contact and does not contaminate food, with a money back guarantee if it fails. Sold in boxes at 26 cents or one dollar, prepaid, from Electric Paste Company in Chicago Illinois.
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Direc
Electric Paste Co
Chicago
Ili
City News Highlights From County Actions and Local Events
The county commissioners authorized a $3,000 offer for county property buildings on Thirday and James St. A Seattle pigeon race winner, Silver Queen, will see pigeons fly from Portland to Seattle next Sunday. Dr. E Manning Shaw’s private funeral is planned for Butterworths with viewing today. King and Pierce counties are barred from taxing $1,143.09 from 1912 on Inter national Contract Co equipment. Steamship Spokane returns to Seattle with 200 tourists. The People's Savings Bank reports August 9 1913 financials with loans securities real estate and cash totals.
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the Coliseum Investment Co
Thirday
James St
King
Pierce
Pierce County
International Contract Co
Dear Miss Grey Love Advice in Seattle Letters
An old woman asks about pension support in Seattle and is directed to Mr. Hanna at the courthouse. A reader, Cynthia, shares heartbreak after a breakup. Miss Grey advises not pursuing an ex and suggests letting him go, valuing self-respect over longing.
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Misa
Rey
Seattle
Miss Grey
Cynthia
Right Spirit Advice To Miss Grey On Reading Spelling
A reader asks about improving literacy and recommends adult night schools in high school buildings. The adviser says the writing is readable, encourages learning, and suggests obtaining a speller to practice.
Nat Goodwin Sails to Europe with Latest Wife
Actor Nat Goodwin travels aboard the Rotterdam with his latest wife dulled by a recent marriage. He plans Baden Baden baths and says the marriage marks the final chapter in his matrimonial experiences.
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New York
Parisian Chic Beauties Assembled By Billie Burke In Paris
Billie Burke describes Parisian mannequines in a Paris Ritz sketch. She notes the chic yet not conventionally pretty women, their slender figures, avant garde gowns, and the fashion trend of hoses embroidered to match coats and parasols, remarking on the style scene near fashion tea rooms.
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Billie Burke
Paris
Ritz Carlton
Dear Miss Grey Advice Columns on Love and Family
A 19 year old writes about courting a girl of 18 and whether to ask again. Dear Miss Grey counsels asking politely with parental consideration in mind. Other letters tackle teenage vanity and enduring love after a spouse’s past affair and impending motherhood, urging kindness and restraint.
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Miss Grey
Samose Promises Plumper Form via Free Trial Offer
Bartell Drug Co promotes Samese flesh-forming food as a remedy for thinness. They claim it strengthens the system and builds fleshy tissue, offering to refund the Samose purchase if customers are not satisfied to prove confidence in the product. Many claim they became plump and strong through use.
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Samese
Bartell Drug Co
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Tailor Suit Shop Lumber Exchange
Hida
Union St
Wash
Rosquist, Killen CO
Omplete
Barrett
Orpheum Bulletin Medizon
Elliott
City News
Port Townsend
Homer
Homer Pigeon Club
Silver Queen
Portland
S Se
E. Manning Shaw
Butterworth’s
Shaw
Victoria
Amelia Dynard
Frater
Senator
Pacific Coast Steamship Co
Nome
St. Michael
Steamship Spokane
The
People’s Savings Bank
State of Washington
County of King
EB. C. Neufelder
E. C. Neufelder
Chas. D. Thomas
R. J. Reekie
G. B. Nicoll
Wing's
First and Union
We Are
MelDougall
Southwick
James McCreery & CO
Bargain Square
Second Avenue
Lisle
Second Avenue and
Pike Street
Puget Market Company
UNION
Elle
Old Pike
Gnyder’s
New Corner Market
Northwest Trust
State and
King County
J. V. A. Smith
Bill .A. Smith
Maude Rhoades
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