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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
6
Paula recalls snobbery in a department store as Emma helps her find a maid’s dress and Paula becomes a hat girl at a restaurant. Emma explains labor value, notes price is set by supply and demand, and Paula resolves to support women’s equality, valuing the lesson in character building.
A New York physician argues most stomach issues stem from excess acid and fermentation rather than poor stomach health. He recommends immediate neutralization with warm or cold water and diluted magnesia after meals to curb acid and fermentation, noting bleared magnesia as the preferred form for acid stomach.
The Grand and Palace Hip theatres launch four day and weekly bills featuring Lombard-Parker juggling and contortion acts, an educated dog act, dancing numbers, Japanese and American music, and a Metro feature with Mabel Taliaferro. Haron de Malaussene recounts trench service. Jack Bornholdt stars in Curse You Jack Dalton. The program includes Niobe the water sprite, xylophonist Jean Du Rocher, jugglers Howard and Graf, and the photoplay Worth While with Selig-Tribune weekly. An old India trial method is noted for its fear induced saliva test using rice on a leaf.
A newspaper columnist seeks readers and experts on why a girl may close her eyes during a kiss. Interviews with a policewoman, an actress, an artist, and a stock company leading lady explore possible psychology, instinct, or stage variety behind the gesture.
Gauss promotes a combined treatment for catarrh claiming it drives out the malady by removing the cause. He states over a million people have sought his medicine and advice over the years and invites readers to request a free pack by mailing a coupon to B. Gauss at 8969 Main Street, Marshall, Michigan.
A boy scout explains smoke as vapor from burning material and how proper combustion reduces smoke. A reader asks when a five year interval between naturalization papers began. answer: law took effect September 27 1906. A final note advises to report nightly piano noise to police.
Carolyn Hurlbert daughter of Mrs. E. J. Hurlbert of Middleburgh Virginia becomes engaged to Ray mond Belmont son of August Belmont the millionaire. She will be Belmont's second wife.
D A R welcomes national head Mrs Story at the first conference called by a president general in this state. Judge Burke and Gov Lister urge compulsory military training for American boys. Mrs Story praises Washington members and outlines policies including unifying the organization and plans around Jefferson’s Monticello.
In Emporia Kansas Aug 17 the sheriff Walt Davis was killed when a suspect opened fire during a stakeout. Three posse members were wounded as around 100 men chased the gunman toward a Wiggam cornfield nine miles southeast of Emporia. The unknown shooter escaped into the field.
Dr Lilburn Merrill of King County announced after a Wednesday session that probation work will shift from machine like handling of wards to a human element. Officers will treat wards as in regular homes rather than as homeless waifs of the past.
San Francisco residents may see smaller nickel loaves as bakers consider trimming to the 12 ounce legal minimum amid rising wheat and flour costs. A California Bakers' association meeting is set for Tuesday to discuss the issue.
Direct purchase enables low pricing on linen handkerchiefs at 25 cents each or $2.90 per dozen. Over 100 patterns of coat style shirts in all sizes and sleeve lengths. Steamer rugs priced at $8.95. Domestic and imported cloths in plain colors plaid and Navajo patterns available.
News of the deaths of three Seattle figures emerged after midweek. Dr Attilion F Sbedico assistant professor at the University of Washington died suddenly of heart disease and indigestion at his home on Brooklyn Avenue. W A Mears longtime transportation bureau head for the Chamber of Commerce died in San Francisco during a health trip. James E Galbraith manager of Galbraith Bacon Co died at his home on 17th Avenue from heart disease. his funeral is set for Saturday at the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
Marysville Missouri August 17 Mrs Clemman Gilmore said she would make no defense for the killing of Mrs Ella Shipps at Burlington station Her husband who she shot over the other woman plans to aid in the defense of his separated wife An inquest will be held today
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