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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1916
Page
6
F F Goodsell of the Congregational church in the Ottoman empire told laymen at a convention that whiskers are essential for a missionary to the Turks. He argued that lack of facial hair signals weakness in Turkey and should be seen as part of mission equipment.
The letter writing contest on whether the city strengthens country youth drew a majority in favor of the city. RK. W. Hawley won first prize for praising urban character molding. The American theatre hosts Clyde Fitch's The City and upcoming films feature Alice Brady and Theda Bara among others.
First prize six month pass goes to Ro W Hawley of 1702 Dearborn. Second prize three month pass awarded to Tom Kewley of 618 Ward St. Ten additional monthly passes go to Elmer Boag 1717 2th Ave, Wm Douglas Johna 1620 Eighth Ave W, Mrs H J Albright 153 Florentia St, Leo Nordrum, Helen D Sheldon 786 NY block, W J Johnson 128 Melrose N, S Bates 4433 440th Ave S, Ronald Hooth 1851 Lane St, Mina Thelma Roberts 6633 Dibble Ave, Walter E B Stockwell 1319 Seventh Ave.
Two prize letters discuss rural versus urban life. R W Hawley of 1702 Dearborn St argues city life corrupts yet offers culture, while Tom Kewley of 618 Ward St contends city living strengthens country-born character and civic virtue.
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