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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1919
Page
15
Last evening social circles hosted by Maj. and Mrs. at Mrs. Castlen’s home featured Miss Marion Lilly Louise Sun and Miss Hazel among honor guests. The party showcased pink and white decorations, Japanese parasols, and an Oriental supper. later a two step dance rewarded partners with fans as favors.
Betty Brainerd reports on Ballard W C T U meeting at Mrs W H Lewis 824 W Fifty ninth St. Mr and Mrs M M Godman welcomed a daughter due July 1 at Swedish hospital. Beta Sigma Delta Gamma meeting postponed indefinitely at Mrs Fred Powell's home. Maurice Browne lecture Poets of Today and Tomorrow set for tomorrow 2:30 at Mrs Thomas Ruhm 702 Minor Ave. Invitations extended.
Personal notices detail visitors and residents in Seattle including Miss Gertrude Elser of Milwaukee staying weeks with Miss Olive Leonard, Miss Carrie Hyde and Mrs. Daniel David visiting Mrs. J. R. Hager, and others returning from trips to California Vancouver Banff and Washington. Key figures include Dr Portius of Melbourne visiting Seattle and Miss Pollock returning from Red Cross service in France. A fishing trip party sails to Wenatchee and beyond.
New York fashion writer details summer footwear and hosiery options from lace inserted hose to satin slippers and pointed French heels. She notes comfort priorities with low heels for formal models, highlights sport shoes in khuckskin and kid, and describes silk wool stockings with plaids stripes and clocks in black white or gray.
An advertorial claims Lay eye wash with witch hazel camphor and Ayis brightens eyes in a week. It touts Lavoptik product use and a quick sparkling effect, urging readers to purchase from Fred’s Drug Co and leading drug stores.
London reports rapid estate fragmentation as Lord Rendlesham lists 10 800 acres at East Suffolk Lord Lovatt sells over 50 000 acres and the Countess of Portsmouth puts 22 000 acres on the market reflecting a broad transfer of landed property in Britain.
In London on July 10 mourners were instructed by Charles Milnes-Gaskell's will to keep hats on in the churchyard during burial and to have the request read aloud at the services to ensure obedience to the order.
A Cornwall hen produced an extraordinary egg containing three yolks. The shell measured six and a half inches long and the egg weighed five and a half ounces, marking a peculiar poultry incident reported from London.
Regular meetings and events including Kansas Women’s Club picnic at Woodland Park at 2 PM with dinner at 6 PM. Chief Seattle Home Club No 586 meets at Swedish club hall. Washington Synodical society plans 2 PM talk by Mrs Crooks and possibly Dr Eliza Leonard. Public invited.
Samuel Bacon of Boring Oregon cites long battle with rheumatism kidney troubles and indigestion and claims Tanlac healed him after three bottles. He says he gained weight and regained energy with no night time awakenings. Tanlac sold in Seattle by Bartell Drug Stores under a special representative.
A description extols a small pink and white organdie gown as a romance lure. The dress features plain organdie with bias white ruffles and black silk bowknots for accents, presented as a charming fashion choice for seekers of romance.
A health commissioner urges summer milk safety with simple steps. Keep milk on ice and clean, wipe bottle tops, keep caps on, shield from flies, store in a cool clean place, and separate old from new milk to prevent illness in babies.
A vivid reminiscence of near death and heroism aboard a submarine, as Tiny explains surviving a U-boat ordeal, his courage, and the bond with Mary and the narrator. The scene hints at a future reunion and continues with memories of Montana childhood and peril at sea.
Thieves broke into a house at 1618 Ninth Ave on a Wednesday afternoon between 2 and 5 p.m. They stole about 250 in jewelry and bends. A Kodak from a prior robbery was left at the scene and turned over to police.
The article promotes Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo as pure greaseless and cheap. It claims standard soaps contain alkali that dries the scalp and makes hair brittle, while this shampoo cleanses thoroughly, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft, bright, fluffy, wavy, and easy to manage. It is available at drug stores and lasts months for a family.
A famed typewriter created for Chinese statesman Li Hong Chang features an astonishing 1800 keys. The device showcased exceptional engineering and remains a landmark in historical computing artifacts.
A troubled 28 year old wife writes for advice confessing a life of quiet happiness with her older husband yet a growing sense of dread and loneliness She fears she may lose her mind and life without change The columnist urges social contact, a joint trip, a wardrobe refresh and a move toward new experiences to reengage with others and herself
Dublin police announce a $250 reward for information leading to the recovery of stolen weapons and ammunition. The notice aims to prompt tips from the public to recover the missing arms and assist ongoing investigations.
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