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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1913
Page
5
A detergent-like remedy promises quick relief from sour belches nausea and stomach fullness. It claims Cascarets sweeten the stomach remove undigested food and foul gases and carry off constipated waste for a morning reset.
Two Los Angeles policewomen attempt to take Marie Courtois for a mental examination. Courtois resists by barricading in a room, stripping part of her clothing, and forcing Officer Alvin McClain to retreat briefly. Fellow officers dress Courtois and escort her to the central station.
Sophia Myren 78, famed as the Hetty Green of Los Angeles, died at her home from heart and bronchial troubles after living alone and managing her own meals and housework. She was known for philanthropic works. The text also lists addresses for John D. Rockefeller in Pocantico Hills Tarrytown Cleveland and Lakewood.
A 25 year old man seeks guidance about a sexually transmitted infection and marriage plans. A columnist urges immediate medical care, honesty with his fiancée, and steady faith. Additional letters from a 20 year old woman seeking advice about a suitor’s demand for money, and a heartbroken young woman asking about praying for Heath are addressed with reassurance and cautions about love and caution.
An ad promotes Pape's Cold Compound claiming it ends grippe and relieves head congestion within hours. It urges dosing every two hours for three doses, says the nonquinine formula cures cold symptoms without after-effects and tastes pleasant.
A young man asks how to tell which of two boyfriends a girl loves. Miss Grey counsels not to force certainty as the girl is young. Another reader seeks reassurance about a lover who doubts her feelings. the adviser warns against chasing reassurance and questions whether the relationship is worth pursuing.
A notice to readers states letters cannot all be answered in the paper and that self addressed stamped envelopes ensure prompt replies. Signed by Cynthia Grey.
A collage of trivia cites Cornell at Ithaca New York. General Lew Wallace of Ben Hur fame is named as American. Girls names listed include Alta Vesta Lorraine Duluce and Dena. Javelle water is described as lime and chlorine solution from a package. The note claims Arizona and New Mexico joined the Union as states, Yellowstone spans Wyoming Montana and Idaho, and Wyoming is the park’s location under the Secretary of the Interior.
Help wanted ad lists positions for stationery engineer cook dishwasher and housecleaners and laborers seeking workers at 511% King at Tel Main 2496 in a compact classifieds brief.
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