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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1917
Page
7
A wartime era column mocks modern gallantry as a New York Galahad traps his head while attempting to retrieve a slipper at a picnic. The piece contrasts old courtesy with risky behavior and urges women to wear secure footwear to keep men from danger.
A tired man collapses from heat and nerves then, after hours on the ground, is revived. Neighboring physician explains the cure as a natural mud bath from the earth, claiming magnetic currents restore strength. The scene depicts village quiet and a curious, almost magical recovery.
The article argues the president should wield every power from Congress to curb unpatriotic corporate profits during the war. Rickey credits a firm stance as essential to diplomacy and national unity, praising a strong approach as the velvet glove over steel hand. Senator Stone plans another peace speech amid rising war horrors.
A 1920s style home remedy advises girls to mix two fresh lemons with three ounces of orchard white to create a refreshing skin lotion. Strain the juice, combine, and store in a jar to produce a quarter pint of fragrant lotion for daily massage on face neck arms and hands to reduce freckles sallowness and tan.
Constance Allison reports her famous rope of pearls vanished from her neck during the Mardi Gras ball at the Allison hotel. House detective Douglas organizes a rapid police/private squad response while Jack Lanagan, Enquirer reporter and amateur sleuth, watches the couple closely and presses Miss Allison for details as detectives search entrances.
Night at the theater and a metropolitan police investigation unfold as Miss Allison and Miss Cadogan clash with Raymond Winkeppener and Judge Masters over insinuations of examining a jewel theft. Chief Leslie leads inquiries with Lanagan and Rogan observing.
Richmond Indiana resident Mrs M O Johnston recounts severe illness and weakness that confined her to stairs on hands. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained strength, moved into a new home, did garden and cement work, and raised hundreds of chickens and ducks.
A funeral was held at the home of Mayor's secretary Jimmy Crehan on Blaine Street for his goldfish which died after Jimmy cared for it during his wife’s absence. Jimmy laments being left alone and wishes his wife would return.
Leftover cereal mush and yesterday's meat combine to form a simple luncheon or supper dish. Use panfried reheating to create a filling, thrifty meal.
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