Direct Action and Anarchists Debate in Seattle Primaries
A fragmented report discusses the role of direct action and anarchists within the Socialist and Labor movements during Seattle city and state primary campaigns. It references factional tensions, party lines, and debates over using strikes versus political participation to advance working-class aims, with mentions of leaders and delegates connected to the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialist Party of the
Srawee Berks
A “Fames
Editoria Eter
Billie Burke Urges Women to Beautify Art Like Nature
Billie Burke argues it is acceptable to enhance beauty with makeup and grooming. She notes many men oppose makeup yet urges women to improve their appearance, saying true prettiness comes from art that imitates nature at its best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Burke
Happiness on twelve dollars a week in married life
Readers debate income and happiness in marriage. A contributor argues a modest stipend can sustain a happy home, while others insist money cannot buy happiness. A reader named Grandma J emphasizes shared sacrifice and love over wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masintain
Grandma J
Just Like a Man Mocking Exchange Over Pipe
A dialogue fragment shows a man and a woman in a domestic scene. He dismisses a suggestion to lay away a pipe while she proposes lighting a cigar. The exchange hints at gendered expectations in a casual home setting.
Oatmeal Cookies and Veal Loaf from a Preserved 19th Century Recipe
A mixed collection of kitchen recipes detailing Oatmeal Cookies with eggs sugar cream milk oats flour and leavening, plus Veal Loaf with lean veal pork crackers butter pepper mace salt and butter, baked in moderate ovens. The text includes garbled phrases and a note about a refund for a failing remedy and a cryptic line referencing piles.
Advice Columns on Love and School Life in Miss Grey's Page
A collage of letters to Miss Grey covers quarrels in engagements and apologies, school structure ideas, and social conduct for girls. Readers request guidance on dating etiquette, eloping, hair and makeup, nicknames, and classroom placement, with Miss Grey offering blunt, practical counsel.
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W. H
Cynthia's Answers to Many Questions
A mixed list of historical trivia covers topics from science to etiquette. It notes alcohol boils at 167 degrees P Fahrenheit, glue is whitened by bleaching, and a meerschaum pipe should not be touched when hot to avoid white spots. It also includes remedies and anecdotes on writing ink, nickel, and curdling tips with rennet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Grey
Babe
Maud
Evry
Actreses
HARTS
Silley
Delicate party cape described in Vintage street fashion
A vivid description outlines a real party cape worn over a distinct party frock. The piece emphasizes the contrast between everyday street coats and the special garment set apart for celebrations.
Once Famous Beauty Dies of Starvation
Lillian Lorraine Hollis, once dubbed the Prettiest Woman in California two decades ago, is cremated after her emaciated body was found in a room on Wheel Chorus Girls' Row. Friends who knew her attended a simple funeral service.
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United Press
Leoeed
New York
Lillian Lorraine Hollis
California
Long wait ends as husband found hopelessly insane
Maude Hamilton, daughter of Walter Baker, is freed from her husband Ernest Slocum after a referee report finds him incurably insane. The Montreal wedding began with no consent from the groom, who later attempted suicide by leaping from a ferry deck but was rescued.
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United Prere
New York
Maude Hamilton
Walter Baker
Canadian Pacific
R. R. Lal
Ernest Slocum
Montreal
Slocum
Seventy seven Homeopathic Remedy Promises Quick Relief
A brief ad for Dr. Humphreys Seventy seven claims it treats coughs and colds without habit forming drugs. It works through the nerves directly on the sick and acts quickly to break up stubborn symptoms. A small vial of pellets costs 25 cents or can be mailed.
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Humphreys
Prohibition of Mixed Marriage Bill Advances in Senate
Hills bill moves through the Washington senate restricting mixed marriages and favoring Spanish American war veterans in public service. It also directs use of voting machines and drops the need for evidence of prior chaste character in statutory offenses against minors. Lincoln birthday observance set with Will L. Thompson as chief speaker in Seattle.
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Olympia
Wash
Hills
Senate
Abraham Lincoln
Will L. Thompson
Seattle
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Cynthia Grey
BEC Ndre
Bear Oence Aroual
Seatagie
Order
Ra — the Jell
Chartes
DD Rayner Hi. Miller
Thie
Everett Gad Organi Eg Ware Workers Party
McCarthi
San Francisco
Bociatiet Party
Indianapeis
Hitler
Mra
Kate tLevie
Frans Hoe Barth
Leslie
Bostrom
Haywort
Dleprov
Sareison
Gilbert
Denime
Socialam
Artivic
Bel
Capitationriatiats AG
Kocialiem
Miller
Brown
D. P. Gs. Avé
Union Block
Dr. Leonard
Fifth End Marton St
Leomnard
Salvathom
Douter
Jetty
Dypey Smith
Seale Tree
Lumber Exchange
Northwestern Credit Association
Everett
Bratile
Everete
Seattle Fifth Ate
Massachusette Street
Pacific Northwest Traction Coo
Rafee Theat
Ket
Purcell Safe CO
UALL
Anamed
Mise Grey
Miss Grey
Los Angeles
Y. W Co. A
Mins Grey
Airia
Cirla
Cynthia
Porto Rico
United States
American Federation of Artais
Washington, D. C
Bull Bros
Just Printers
Third Avenue
Inary
Harriet Prescott Spofford
Humphrey
William St
Sound Electric
Everything Electrical
First Ave
Bank For Saveings
Bank For Savings
Pike St. and
Third Ave
Bolcom Mills, Inc
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