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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1913
Page
5
A report from Beacon Seymore Snyder notes a man was kicked by a horse, suffering severe lacerations to his arm. He was treated and is doing as well as can be expected.
A fragmentary notice discusses digestive aids and regaining stomach strength. It mentions Stuart Tablets and a 59 cent price, promoting digestive power and regaining lost vigor through a tonic approach. The text references dietary discipline and the belief in improving digestion through specific remedies.
An advertisement touts Arnold's Catarrh Remedy for head and stomach ailments claiming relief from mucous constipation indigestion and torpid liver. It promises pinking pale faces after one 5 pack and offers money back with return of unused package. The ad notes compliance with the Pure Food and Drugs Act and provides Seattle address for ordering or direct mail.
Ernest Dobbs pleaded guilty to petit larceny for stealing $19.20 in electric light fixtures from H F Gleason Co. He was on the way to court when a streetcar accident crushed his leg, leading to amputation below the knee and a suspended six month sentence. Dobbs is recovering as bonds were released to fund his wife’s support.
A collage of short items covers pensions for Confederate soldiers, cooking tips with orange marmalade and buttered sugar, auction costs in England versus France and Italy, photography apprenticeships, boiling eggs, skin care with cornmeal or buttermilk, royal Korean livery, future electric generator gains, continental weight standards, room height tricks with curtains, hat cleaning with gasoline or magnesia, and a brief quack medicine mention for Quinine products.
Readers write about eloping at young ages, coming of age, and social pressures. Miss Grey urges staying home, developing personally, and waiting for the right partner, while advising against early relationships and risky behavior.
A letter argues introductions are not essential for going with a person. The writer contends it is riskier to go with someone you were introduced to but know little about than with someone unfamiliar yet known for some time.
A reader asks in the Cynthia Grey department if marriage is feasible on twelve dollars per week and an income under thirty five thousand dollars. The letter seeks guidance on financial practicality and potential risks.
A brief note from Cynthia Grey urges readers to send letters with names and addresses for prompt replies, noting many messages lack identifying details. A stamped self addressed envelope is recommended to ensure swift correspondence.
About 400 residents packed the council chambers as Charles Cowan challenged Councilman Goddard over the Stone Ave bridge site. The debate, touching government canal bridges and East and West waterways, ran four hours with calls for definite action and cost concerns of 330000 for Stone Ave.
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