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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1913
Page
5
A columnist argues that nature dictates a woman’s path through life and motherhood. She claims measles and other illnesses serve grandmothers’ roles, warns against marrying late, and condemns female pursuit of youth as folly. Browning is cited as solace for aging together.
In St Louis cafes, owners cover nude paintings and statues with clothing. Venus wears diaphanous trouser ettes while the Lady with the Goose appears in a slit skirt. Pan is seen in overalls and woodland nymphs in pajamas or nighties in other venues.
Regal Dental offers dental care under L R Clark D O S as manager at Third Avenue near the northwest corner of Union. The notice invites readers to act with the practice.
An explosion at the Pacific Coast Beet Provision storage plant in Los Angeles injured four men. Max Hinich is likely fatally hurt after being buried under a brick wall. Fred Stenky Michael Bernie and Chas Thompson were treated at a hospital for nonfatal injuries.
A reader asks about flea versus man jumping distances and shares arithmetic. The second letter seeks etiquette guidance for a wedding supper, asking if elbows may rest on the table and other gloves and dining questions. Mazie R responds about cleanliness and propriety, noting long gloves may stay on if the hand is out of the glove.
A reader asks about leaving a drinking husband and child custody fears with a counterpoint from Miss Grey. The reply urges faith in the partner’s reform, warns against staying with persistent drinking, and notes custody depends on character. A second letter from a factory girl seeks honor in traditional home life, while the columnist endorses home-centered values and cautious dating.
A 15 year old asks if it is improper to have boy friends visit her home while parents work late. The advice urges firm boundaries, suggests an older relative present, and warns against inviting visitors without parental supervision.
Two young admirers seek etiquette guidance on proper speech when introduced to a young lady. The exchange highlights the Golden Rule and defines politeness as kindness in word and action. It argues heartful, natural remarks trump rigid book rules and warns minor errors are forgivable.
A dated beauty ad promotes col a Wax to remove freckles tan pimples and blotchy skin by nightly application. It claims a week to a month for full transformation and suggests saxolite powder dissolved in hazel water as an ideal wrinkle eradicator with facial bathing for quick results.
Immense morning crowd attends the second day of the Street Speaking Case in Judge Humphries court. The judge dissolves an injunction against Mayor Cotterill and criticizes a spectator. discussions touch on I. W. W. socialism and civil rights.
Bert Sullivan of Stillwater lost two out of three pocket billiards matches to Edward Costello of Chicago. They agreed Costello would hike to San Francisco with Sullivan, a trek to be finished in 1915. They left Frisco St Paul for Omaha to begin the route and pay expenses.
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