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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1917
Page
4
Market report lists prices for vegetables fruits and pantry staples including beans cabbage celery corn and tomatoes with local and Nebraska references. Poultry veal and pork prices cover hens ducks pigeons and hogs with assorted weights and quality grades.
Seattle youngsters will greet the Ringling Brothers circus with a two day event. trains arrive at sunrise from Everett, a downtown parade starts Thursday at 10 a.m., tents open 1 and 7 p.m., performances begin at 2 and 8 p.m., elephants camels zebras and a thousand cast members headline the spectacle with 60 clowns and a grand fairyland pantomime.
Fictional tale follows Lil and Net tired of city life who try farm work earning four dollars a week and returning changed. The State Harvesters league invites people to join fruit orchards and hop fields this week with hundreds already signed up through the Chamber of Commerce.
Marysville resident Mrs George R Naylor reports twelve years of crippling cramps cured by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She urges other women with painful or irregular periods to try the root and herb remedy and writes for free confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass.
Since the virtues of helactine as a hair remover became known druggists report extraordinary demand for this product. It removes hair instantly and on contact while being safe non irritant and odorless. The stick can be bought anywhere with a money back guarantee and promises satisfaction.
Advert claims GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules cleanse kidneys and bladder and relieve effects of excesses. It asserts the product is not a patent medicine, approved by U S government chemists, imported from Holland, and backed by a money back guarantee through The Ow! Drug Co.
A spring of 1898 account describes a cure for muscular and inflammatory rheumatism from a former patient. The inventor claims dramatic relief after many failed remedies and doctors and offers a free trial by mail. Users may keep the remedy if satisfied, with payment requested only after proven results.
A German socialist prisoner captured on the French front says German socialists are only fighting now to secure a revolution after the war. He asserts each belligerent should bear its own war costs and that Alsace Lorraine should return to France. He notes subscription to Vorwarts but says authorities halted delivery to soldiers.
Kansas City Star recounts how the death of Harry Lauder’s son John in the war led the famous singer to turn to faith. The tragedy followed a London music hall performance and a voyage to France where John’s grave and his faith were learned. Lauder chose to seek God rather than despair or drink.
The reader asks about familiarity with Maravene Thompson and her novels. Thompson is recognized for themes of identity and community in mid-20th century Southern settings.
Cynthia Grey answers a waiter’s question about whether a married man should acknowledge smiles from female patrons. She says a real smile is harmless, but distinguish it from a cheesy flirtation and avoid flirting to protect his position.
A reader asks about entering an Alaskan hospital and the education and age requirements. The reply states larger cities have hospitals and an 18 year old with only common schooling is ineligible for training.
A reader asks Miss Grey for guidance as 18 year old E. requests to join the army, but his parents oppose. The adviser notes the letter is vague and suggests service may occur through patriotic acts at home if enlistment is not feasible.
A reader asks if a divorce is possible from an insane spouse. The reply notes that if the mate has been an inmate of an institution for a period and proof shows incurability, a divorce may be obtained.
A reader seeks advice about a neighbor who regularly pursues her husband. The woman, aged over 20, sits on her porch daily to speak with him and has even made calls. The columnist urges discussing the issue with the husband and suggests ignoring the woman or moving if tolerance fails.
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