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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1917

Page

5

Darwin the ape star trainer at Ringling Brothers circus

Darwin the Ringling Brothers ape, brought over 6000 miles in a wooden box at under two years old, has become a trained performer under William Chambers. Chambers credits zodiac signs for animal training insight as Darwin joins an African exhibit section at the circus opening in August on Third and Republican streets.

Darwin Ringling Brothers’ Circus Ringling Circus William Chambers Chambers Third Republican St

Market Prices For Produce and Groceries Listed

A reader notices a market page listing local produce and prices. Items include lettuce onions peppers tomatoes potatoes apples oranges lemons peaches pears and more with unit notes and per batch or per case pricing.

Can't Please Man Lady Learns To Break Engagement

Cynthia Grey advises a reader engaged for two years to a man from a good family that constant faultfinding may threaten marriage. The columnist suggests honesty about the distress, and warns that persisting to please him before marriage likely won’t succeed after. If reform fails, breaking the engagement is prudent.

Mise Grey KDNA

Should See That Boy Has Lots of Fresh Air

A mother asks about her four year old son who cries at night and chews sleeves. The advice cites possible indigestion or adenoids, recommends fresh air, limited meat, and a physician examination for proper diagnosis.

Miss Grey Jess

Told Young Man Not to Visit So Often

Dear Mies Grey advises a woman on limiting visits from a young man who comes every evening. She fears her mother and work schedule. the man becomes angry. The columnist suggests letting him cool and that his sober second thought will show she was right about overtaxing hospitality. CLUB BREAKFASTS, STARTING 30 CENTS. HOTEL BUTLER-Advertisement.

Mies Grey

Golden Medal Haarlem Oil Promoted For Health

An advertisement urges readers to seek causes of pains in kidneys stomach joints and head and to stay healthy by daily use of Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules. It claims the product prevents serious illness and offers money back if not helpful, warning against substitutes and touting a pure imported formula.

Hright

New leading man at the metropolitan next week

The Wilkes Players debut Ivan Miller as the new leading man in Sauce for the Goose at the Metropolitan, replacing Alexis Luce. Miller headlines with Souvenir autographs for ladies, while The Old Homestead is listed as a welcome September 14 and 15 engagement at the Metropolitan.

Metropolitan Dark Wilkes Tivoli Musica Camedie Ena Vaudevule Orpheum Vaudeville Palace Marie Frances Florence Small—Pantages Bandy and Fields—Palace Hip Gladys Brooks New York Denman Thompson Wil le Metropolitan Haas Saratoga Harry Harrie Chariie Fennett Gladys Brookes Bennett Sisters

Hairdressing College Under Investigation Sparks Probe

In Seattle the state industrial welfare commission unearthed that women who paid 20 to 30 dollars for hairdressing instruction at the Carson Hair Dressing College in the Denny Building were employed as workers making toilet waters and hand lotions for Mme. Carson. Testimony from students including Mrs. Rose Harris described hours and pay, with one staying late to earn 25 cents.

Seattle Carson Hair Dressing College Denny Building Otis Brinker State Industrial Welfare Commission Mme. Carson Rose Harris

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