When Love and Money Meet in a Goelet Divorce
A collection of reader questions and social observations on life, divorce, and moral choices. An 18 year old seeks a new life away from judgment, a stepmother abuse complaint prompts action, and reflections on marriage discuss Alice Roosevelt and Elsie Goelet. The piece ends noting why love plus money does not guarantee happiness and urges character and effort.
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Society
New York
Washington
Philadelphia
Alice Roosevelt
Elsla Whelen
Robert Goelet
Florida
New
Man Sells Skin at City Lodging House for Cash
John Park, unemployed and desperate in Chicago, sold 100 inches of his skin to a doctor for 100 dollars after a burn case left a patient with money. The act reflects his bitterness toward perceived social injustice and grim living conditions.
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Chicago
John Park
Park
Sage and Sulphur Remedy Restores Dark Hair Color
A vintage ad claims Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy darkens gray hair and restores gloss. The product purportedly stops dandruff scalp itching and hair loss, with instructions to apply via sponge or brush for gradual coverage.
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Wyeth
Wreth
Reader Queries and Household Tips From The Press
A reader asks about a garbled word rament and animal lore, another requests the date for June 5th 1808, and a Hungarian goulash recipe is printed. Letters discuss respectful terms for young women and the usage of watching versus observing in bird habitats.
Farm land values special in The Star on Feb 14
A special feature on Northwest farm land values will appear in The Star Saturday February 14. Readers are advised to check The Star's Farm Seed Implement section for the detailed report.
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Northwest
the Star
Star
Goddard Wins Support for North End Road Improvements
For Mayor Goddard or helped defeat the Bogue plans. Joined cuts with fills, reducing the cost of improvements and preventing expensive regrades in the North End, saving millions of dollars to property owners.
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North End
Betrayed by False Teeth Foils Robber at Port Angeles
Oliver Dickerman aged 25 was identified by his false upper teeth after stepping ashore from the steamer Albion at seven this morning. Port Angeles officials reported he broke sail last night following a robbery arrest. Sergt. Donlan recognized him by the dental disguise.
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Oliver Dickerman
Albion
Port Angeles
Dickerman
Sergt. Donlan
Pianist Josef Homann Performs Recital at Moore Theatre
An appreciative audience heard pianist Josef Homann give a solo recital at the Moore Theatre Wednesday night.
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Josef Homann
Plannet
Moore Theatre
Slater Quizzed by Seattle Labor Council on Labor Attitude
John C. Slater spoke to the Seattle Labor Council last night about his labor stance. The council did not endorse any candidate for mayor.
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John C. Slater
Seattle Labor Council
Itching Stops Instantly ZEMO Stops Torture and Life Improves
A bold claim about ZEMO ointment ending severe itching in moments. The advertisement asserts immediate relief from unbearable discomfort and suggests life quality improves quickly for users.
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Zemo
Restore Your Vision With Free Prescription Eye Aid
An advertisement claims glasses can be discarded by using Optona in a home eye regimen. It cites a reader’s tale of restored sight and reduced eye pain after 15 days, urging readers to visit a drug store, mix Optona with water, and bathe their eyes twice daily for rapid improvement.
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Miss Grey
Zemo
Swift Drug Co
Bartell
Optona
Hungry bandit robs men on Beacon Hill in late-night spree
A gunman robs W. B. Hoppe near 12th Ave and Grand St at 6 20. He takes $9 75 then returns $1. Two other robberies follow as O G Bunker loses watch and overcoat near the Great Northern roundhouse and I N Kelly reports $7 85 stolen near his home. Harry Moore says $22 75 was taken at the J A hotel.
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W. B. Hoppe
Grand St
Hoppe
O. G Bunker
Elliott
Great Northern Round House
I. N. Kelly
W. Melrose
Harry Moore
J. A
Community meetings and notices in Seattle area events
Scribes club meets with Mrs. Roe at the Carlyle on Thursday evening. William McKinley circle to host a progressive whist party at Veterans hall on Friday evening. Rabbi Koch and Mrs. Fick join the Parent Teachers Association program at Rainier school on Child Welfare day next Tuesday afternoon. Herman Landers reported missing from his Kirkland home since Sunday. Pacific Coast Pipe Co will move its plant to Cyebalis, not Centralia as earlier. J H Hughes, pioneer resident, died at home yesterday. Seattle Dahlia Association to plan annual show at Chamber of Commerce Tuesday night March 3. Pacific Northwest Rose society to meet at Chamber of Commerce Friday afternoon.
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William McKinley
Veterans’ Hall
Ampory
Samuel Koch
E. P. Fick
Parent-Teachers' Association
Rainier School
Pacific Coast Pipe Co
Cyebalis
Centralia
Seattle Dahlia Association
Chamber of Commerce
Victim Rebounds After Street Car Conductor Assault
Henry Behnke, an elderly man beaten by street car conductor W L Cline last month, showed marked recovery overnight with physicians optimistic he may live. Cline, 25, remains free on $1,000 bond as Behnke sues over the assault stemming from a dispute about a transfer at 918 27th Ave.
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Henry Behnke
Wv. L. Cline
Liberty
Behnke
27Th Ave
Advice Office Opened at State University
Acting President Landes orders creation of a student counseling department at the state university where students can seek guidance on personal and college matters.
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Landes
The
State University
Griffin Murphy College Entertains at Queer Anne Hall
The Griffin Murphy Business college students and faculty will entertain at Redding's new Queer Anne Hall on Wednesday evening February 18.
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Griffin-Murphy Business College
Redding
Queer Anne Hall
Scarfs in new colors offered at quarter price
A substantial lot of open end scarfs in the latest colors and desired shades. About 600 items in extra large size, normally selling for 50c. The entire lot goes on sale Friday and Saturday for 25c.
Just the Thing for Seattle Nights Shirt Sale
Silk trimmed shirts in full cut, neat colors and stripes in all sizes. Regular garments priced at 1.50, pajama sets of Comet Outing Flannel at 2.00 or 2.50. Extra special sale suit priced at 1.55. Located Just Inside the Pike Street Entrance.
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Pike Street
Sothern to Bring If I Were King to Seattle Next Week
Departing from recent seasons Sothern will present a revival of If I Were King in Seattle. He has focused on Shakespeare in the last five or six years and this will be his only Shakespearean drama shown in Seattle, with Hamlet on Saturday night as the sole exception.
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E. H. Sothern
Seattle
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