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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1909
Page
2
A busy woman in curl papers rushes into a Broadway grocery to buy items in a hurry. She asks for vinegar pickles lettuce jelly rolls peanuts buns and a few bakery items then corrects her order while the grocer hurries to wait on her. She adds her items and admits she is in such a hurry.
An early ad extols Fels-Naptha as the essential soap for motorists and their families. It claims grease and oil vanish in cool water without boiling or hard rubbing, and urges readers to follow wrapper directions for a modern, time saving wash method.
Inexpensive jewelry charms are selling in shops, featuring metal chains named Pompeian gold paired with turquoise matrix stones. The article notes these chains suit summer dresses and avoid heavy gem outfits. A unique feature is an extra long piece used as a watch guard, worn on the left shoulder or tucked into the belt.
A mixed old source item describes lace washing using hot soap and ammonia in a glace fruit jar for 12 hours, then rinsing, drying without ironing. It also lists several recipes including Tutt! Fruit! Cake layers, Sweet Potato Pie, Wonderland Pudding, and a cleaning tip about turpentine. The tone resembles a late 19th or early 20th century domestic column with practical tips and household hints.
Thomas Levi, 75, Canadian-born inventor, builds an airship and aims for a north pole trial. He claims two men and 100 pounds of supplies can reach the pole, with a return trip for rest of the crew, despite mortgage and skepticism from critics.
Edwin J. Brown denounces the Washington State Dental Society as a monopoly blocking dental education and fair practice. He argues state ethics violate constitutional rights, cites restrictive charges, and calls for public scrutiny amid a broader debate on dentistry’s commercial interests. He also promotes a Sunday lecture on government power and the working class.
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