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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1913
Page
7
An advertisement extols artificial teeth for superior quality and durability. It claims comfort and usefulness, noting busy housewives rely on them and avoid time lost to troublesome sets. The copy emphasizes efficiency and practicality for daily routines.
A. R. Rutherford, foreman of the recent grand jury, calls the charge of personal animus toward Commissioner Knudsen absurd. He and others dispute Knudsen’s claims, noting Rutherford ran in primaries against Knudsen and that the progressive ticket replaced him with Tom Dobson. The grand jury report questioned the Barber Asphalt Co. contract for North Trunk road paving.
Washington dispatch July 11 reports a novelty where a large parasol is mounted at 60th and New York Aves to shade Patrolman J Holmes. The umbrella helps weather relief and guides drivers by signaling direction on the street.
The article describes a late night Moose show featuring a bizarre display of freaks and curiosities opening during Potlatch week. Mrs. Ivalue Proelss is named queen as Lenora leads a parade with drums. The performance runs nightly with a carnival atmosphere and unusual acts designed to attract crowds.
With a Washington State Art Association reorganization a $600000 auditorium project is proposed to host major conventions and house an art institute. J E Chilberg leads as president with top local business figures on a committee. The venue would sit at least 5000 at Fourth and Fifth avenues, on the University site leased by the Metropolitan Building Co, aiming for completion by 1915.
New York dispatch reports Martin Kalides of Perth Amboy New Jersey identified the Sutch twins Peter and Stephen after an assault. Detectives arrested the brothers and held them in New Brunswick jail, with Kalides later confirming both men. Police expect twinship may lead to lighter confinement.
Washington leaders embrace the Luncheon Lurch, the latest society dance, performed just before luncheon. Notable participants include Miss Katherine Elkins Miss Dorothy Williams Miss Sallie Williams Miss Katherine Britton Miss Marguerite Parbour and Mrs. James F Curtis.
In Cleveland two young girls Ruth Winch and Ruth Jenkins work under Judge Louis H. Winch to publish The History of the Laws of Ohio a plain language guide for future lawyers. The 22 and 18 year old authors spearhead the project with judicial supervision.
MONTCLAIR July 11 The first wedding to require health certificates for both bride and groom will wed Miss Ethel Daniela Phillips and Aubrey Luther Whittemore of Rogers Park Chicago. Miss Phillips is well known in Montclair society and will be married at the Christian Union Congregational church. The pastor Rev Henry B Jackson announced he would require medical certificates of all the men he marries.
An old advertisement copy notes a drug product priced at 25c with bold claims of dental relief and wellness.
SHERIDAN Ind July 11 A thrilling automobile chase began as Miss Wanda Hutchins daughter of a wealthy family and James New secretary of a large Indianapolis brewery eloped through a window. Her temperance work makes the escape notable. County clerks in northern and central Indiana were wired to deny licenses.
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