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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1916
Page
5
Paula navigates social rules and romantic entanglements in a theatre world where men shape women’s roles. The narrator reflects on gender performance, emotional labor, and respect as Paige receives a bouquet from Jeff Merrillgreen triggering a tense confrontation with Earnest.
An old fashioned method of using calomel and castor oil is criticized and replaced with California Syrup of Figs. The ad claims it cleanses the liver and bowels gently, is loved by children, and suitable for all ages with directions on the bottle. It warns to buy only the product made by the California Fig Syrup Company and avoid counterfeits.
A Pacific coast gale leaves at least two dead. Hane Reim of the Colonel Michie dredge died in Hoquiam when a signboard toppled on him. Oscar Johnson of the Newberg drowned off Coos Bay after a huge wave swept him from the deck. Astoria reports 80 mile an hour winds and widespread damage.
Villa and his forces flee Chihuahua City with four trainloads of loot and supplies as Mexican government troops reoccupy Chihuahua without bloodshed. Reports say more than $200,000 in coin and bullion was seized and redistributed to Villista officers during the sack.
Berlin report from Carl W. Ackerman says German forces under Field Marshal von Mackensen reach within ten miles of Bucharest as Rumanians retreat in haste. German and allied troops encircle the capital while officers claim Romanian morale is broken and siege preparations intensify around Bucharest.
The Providence Journal reports it has authoritative information that two large German submarines were in the West Indies. It says two more, leaving Kiel November 6, escaped British patrols and are headed toward the United States coast, part of a four-boat fleet. The paper notes two were captured and says the president, fully advised, has made strong representations to Ambassador Hernandez.
Mrs. Bessie London says she and her daughters are well provided for under a prior property settlement and will keep custody of the children. She declines to discuss London's will or the clause favoring his second wife Charmion London and custody arrangements.
A health note urges when fatigue, nerves, or irksome work wear you down to build strength with Scott's Emulsion containing cod liver oil. It is advertised as blood enriching and tissue building, free from alcohol, from Scott & Bowne in Bloomfield NJ.
Washington estimated total of 1 654 819 654 03 dollars to fund the U S government from June 30 1917 to June 30 1918 with major needs in defense army navy aviation ordnance and naval construction plus pensions postals and public works. The report lists department by department costs and ceilings including pay travel and equipment for the army navy and national guard and fortifications rivers and harbors Alaska railroads and court expenses.
Miss Clifford the famous actress who created the Gibson girl walk will reappear soon on the London stage. Her husband Hon H Lyndhurst Bruce eldest son of Lord Aberdare was killed at the front in France a year ago.
France honors American heroes who sacrificed on fields of battle as aviators soldiers of the Foreign Legion and in aiding the wounded. The alliance between the two republics deepens as the 1776 father and the 1914 sons unite in shared struggle and sacrifice.
Contributions previously unacknowledged have been turned over to Mrs. Mary Lyles aged 74 who faced eviction for nonpayment of rent. The list includes 6.75 from an anonymous smoker at Danish Brotherhood hall and 1 from J Wu Bovee of 9654 Gistave S.
Congress requested 32 million for rivers and harbors for the next fiscal year, down from 42 million last year. Major Pacific items include the Columbia River 975,000. Humboldt Harbor 371,000. Hilo 150,000. Additional sums cover Los Angeles Coe 25,000. San Diego 20,000. San Pablo Bay 68,000. Sacramento and Feather rivers 20,000. Coos Bay harbor 50,000. Willamette and Yamhill rivers 26,000. Puget Sound 26,000. Cowlitz and Lewis rivers 24,000.
Advert says a one cent bottle of Danderine can rid dandruff in an hour. Apply small amount to scalp and rub in, with most or all of the dandruff gone by morning. Two or three applications claimed to stop itching and prevent hair loss.
The Willamette, a fast liner of the McCormick Steamship Co., sails to all California ports Wednesday December 6. Low fares list San Francisco 14 dollars 9 for other classes, Los Angeles 21 19, San Diego 23 21. Full meals and passenger conveniences aboard. ships booking full capacity, reservations urged at Milwaukee ticket office Second Ave and Cherry St. Elliott 4812.
Practical Gifts lamp features a single light socket pull chain and carved hardwood base finished in gilt mahogany Circasalan ivory tones. Blades N Tone Mulberry Gold Chay and Lavender accompany holiday gift selection for customers with or without active accounts. Purchases may be held for Christmas delivery with no initial cash payment required and stocks suggested to be complete now.
Charges filed in Washington against federal officials over political activity worried them, but they showed no signs at the Jefferson Club banquet Saturday night at the Butler, held in honor of State Chairman Fogarty and Secretary.
George Harroun leads the Trenholme faction in a bitter Democratic contest with internal wars. T. H. J. Ryan served as toastmaster at the event.
Frank Galvin, a racing driver injured in the U S Speedway opening professional race in Uniontown, died today. The injury occurred when his car collided with Hughie Hughes, who was killed in the crash along with Gaston Weigle.
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