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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1916
Page
3
The Stara Movie contest on Charity closed Tuesday afternoon with winners to be announced later. Auleene Rush argues true charity is unostentatious aid and a cheerful atmosphere that respects recipients, citing a single mother as an example of uplifting assistance.
Wilma Stein of 3029 C9th St argues in a Star letter that true charity lies in education and self restraint. She urges a state bill to fund mothers so they can raise children at home rather than in institutions.
Councilman Thomson told municipal league members that 220,000 people are now buying city power and that the 35 million extension and development plans are necessary. He said the city has passed the safe limit in the sale of power with the facilities at disposal.
A concise note highlighting value in perusing The Star classified section for bargains and notices, emphasizing that readers can find useful listings and opportunities by checking the page.
The clipping previews 15 cent film coinage push by theater owners and upcoming features. Highlights include Ethel Barrymore in The Awakening of Helena Richie at Clemmer through Wednesday, Wally Reid in The Yellow Pawn at Coliseum, and Fannie Ward in The Years of the Locust at Mission with Reed and Long. A four day run of The Misleading Lady starring Edna Mayo opens at Class A, plus Strands with Silver Threads Among the Gold sung by Dick Jose.
The ad promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for overeating and digestive problems. It claims the product dissolves with food to digest it, prevents putrefaction, and enriches the blood, with a trial package offered free by mail from F. A. Stuart Co. Michigan.
Frank R. Hokerson, 46, a widely known traveling lecturer, died at St Luke's hospital in Denver last night from appendicitis.
A long fragment lists wholesale vegetable and fruit prices with items such as carrots lettuce grapes and peppers, plus notes on grain and hay costs. It ends with a terse story about a woman who overpowers a man in a rage, then comforts him and brings him to health.
The writer shares personal tales of poverty pressuring relationships, a second wife caring for stepchildren, and a husband seeking stability. A reader labeled A A offers advice urging both spouses to decide together, rekindle effort, and consider shared happiness over separation.
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