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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1916
Page
5
St. Louis dispatch reports Col. A. F Rodgers has his eye cataract removed and sight restored at age ninety. The operation ended his dependence on sound cues to detect a nibble while fishing.
Seattle petition drive for Initiative No. 28 expands as Erickson announces 9 000 names filed and 5 000 more expected this week. Headquarters and multiple outlets list locations for signatories and volunteers as the campaign targets 60 000 required signatures.
New York grocer Ernest Petrucci declares he had to raise prices so high he was ashamed to look customers in the face, explaining the need to cover costs amid rising expenses.
A collage of marriages and film listings across studios. Names such as Douglas Fairbanks Irene Fenwick and Mayfair appear with titles like The Matrimaniac and The Devil's Prize. The Coast shows theatres Coliseum Strand Rex and Mission featuring The Soul of kure see and The Unborn.
A local theatre advertises a $15 prize for an essay on the play Charity by Linda Griffith. It asks whether a mother’s love can be replaced by charity and invites readers to write up to 150 words exploring what true charity means and how it could help a struggling mother.
A brief note urges readers to consult The Star’s classified ads for deals and opportunities. The recommendation highlights savings, listings, and local notices commonly found in the ad section.
John Bo Nash, who calls himself a divine healer, again travels Seattle preaching while dressed in white cloth and a long beard. He claims his barefoot journeys arise from a divine call to preach to the people.
Readers seek affordable holiday options with ham veal lamb and mock duck among substitutes. Answers propose dinner ideas and desserts, then address questions about the Farnums, party planning, restaurant etiquette, and divorce search with procedural guidance.
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