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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1913
Page
5
A letter from a man to Billie Burke argues that a wife’s character is reflected by her mother. He suggests observing mothers reveals a girl’s potential and warns against marrying if the mother is overworked or frivolous. He notes his intent to marry only if the daughter aligns with his ideal mother.
An old advertisement proclaims beggarly prices for pianos including upright models from 35 to 135 rupees and players from 135 to 365 rupees. Grand pianos listed at 365 rupees with cash or easy monthly payment options.
The sale resumes today with many pianos and Pianola options priced from $35 to $365. Installment terms of $9 down and $4 monthly offered. cabinet maker repairs available for a $69 cabinet piano damaged in a fire. Carts and auto delivery announced for Third and University street location.
Readers debate whether the head of a family should be a boss or equal partner. A married couple describes living as partners, sharing chores and raising children, while others cite scripture to argue for mutual equality. The letters conclude with a call for shared leadership and a note about cleaning white furs and actress Lily Langtry.
A reader writes of a torn love triangle and marriage sacrifices, seeking the best honorable path. The Voice of the Silent advises considering the other spouse and, if suitable, leaving to pursue a genuine relationship with support from a higher power. Additional Q&A addresses a 15 year old worker’s mistreatment, a young man’s career duties, and a 21 year old husband’s young mother-in-law.
A reader defends loggers as genuine, educated men in camps and boarding houses, contrasting them with the pink cuff element and advising Miss Hooktender to marry a true logger. A teen asks if walking home with a girl after school is harmful, and Miss Grey says proper thoughts avert harm. The column also notes that marriage between first cousins is forbidden by the state.
A reader note states not all letters receive replies and many lack names or addresses. It urges sending a stamped self addressed envelope for a prompt response from Cynthia Grey.
The readable text lists price fragments with ten dollars six dollars sixty six cents fifteen dollars ten dollars and sixteen dollars fifty cents suggesting varied retail pricing or advertising figures without full context.
A new sanitary fountain opposite the White House replaces the old design. A rubber hose feeds water to the bottom of the cup so lips avoid contact with metal, and the stream continually runs to keep the cup clean.
In Portland, Oregon, attorney Wright is forced to spend time away from his chickens and rigs an alarm clock that summons the birds at feed hours and operates the feed bin. In a separate note, John Eileen is arrested for being a "walking saloon" due to corked whisky flasks in his clothing and alleged intent to sell liquor at high prices.
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