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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
15
Betty Brainerd marries James Brinkley in Memphis with reception plans. Edgers and Lear families host teas and dances in Seattle as Battery B events entertain hundreds. Ruth Pierson marries Alfred Ruth at home with anniversary celebrations. Giles and Gillespie wedding in Seattle features Dr Powers and Alaska guest.
A luncheon hosted by Mrs Charles FF Whittlesey at the Sunset club honors Miss Rowena Washburn of New York visiting Miss Clara Minory and Miss Mary Dudley Walker. The notice also mentions congratulating Mr and Mrs Cleveland Ives on the birth of daughter Mildred Clare and other social events.
On Friday afternoon a tea will be hosted by Mrs. J Russell Hodge and Miss Edith Young at the Women’s University club. The tea continues the second Friday of each month through September. Members and friends are asked to bring a thimble for cloth sewing activities.
Mrs. C. F. Gullixson of Latah Washington praises Tanlac as she recounts dramatic recovery from chronic stomach trouble dizziness and nervousness. She gained about twenty five pounds after four bottles and now does housework enjoys a strong appetite and nine hours of sleep. Tanlac sold in Seattle by Bartell Drug Stores under a special representative.
A crowded social docket notes Mr Edward W Andrews leaving Tuesday for Yale class reunion while Mr Trafford Huteson returns from two weeks in California. James Cline ends Yale freshman year and goes home to his parents. Mrs John Alison and Miss Dorothy of Pittsburgh visit Seattle guests of Mrs Charles J Black er for summer. Private William BE Bowden of the Canadian army returns from overseas for a two week furlough with his parents. Other notes include visits and arrivals from Sacramento Berkeley Portland Olympia and Lake Chelan among residents and visitors such as Mina Persie Horton Miss Helen Lord and Miss Jean Peters.
An advertisement touts Poslam as a remedy for virulent eczema, claiming rapid itching relief and skin improvement with continuous application. It promotes a one ounce ointment and Poslam Soap, urging requests for free samples from a New York address.
A narrator recounts a coded warning about a jewel trove and a looming treasure hunt with Jim Jr. A mysterious fisherman, an hovering plane, and a thwarting note raise suspicion. The pair plan to dig for treasure in New York as rivals watch from the depths.
A formal request seeks five cents from every policeman and fireman who rides Rainier Valley Streetcar lines. The Rainier lines began charging public servants a jitney fare June 1 after a new tariff by the public service commission, which made no provision for free rides for police and firefighters.
After reciting Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight a school girl imagines herself a born elocutionist in a playful tone. The vignette centers on youth and performance within a classroom setting.
The Kansas Women’s club meets at 4240 Chilberg Ave with Mrs. Robey G. Banta at 1:20. Attendees are advised to take the Alki car to the line end and walk to Geneseext for the gathering.
Residents push to rename the Pastlake bridge to University Bridge after an inspection precedes a July opening. A University Commercial club committee will petition the city council while also urging removal of the Wallingford streetcar line’s Y at 14th Ave N to N.E. and B.E. 45th. Petitions circulate for cluster lights on 14th Ave N.E. Speaker Henry R. King of the Seattle school board attended the club meeting.
Mrs Ida M Pruner of Terre Haute Indiana credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing a severe rheumatism attack. She describes blood weakness appetite and digestion improving after use and says pains diminished until they disappeared. Pills cost 50 cents a box six for 2 50 and are sold by Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
The letter discusses a wartime marriage with suspicions of a flirtatious wife and meddling friends. Miss Grey urges faith, no separation, and to work through issues together despite outside influence, then addresses a young reader’s curfew and escort rules with parental safeguards and social polish. The third note questions a trip abroad before a May-September marriage and suggests evaluating the fiancé’s reasons and involving the mother for guidance.
Special to The Star reports Athens plans to lure visitors with upscale hotels casinos and coastal resorts. An oblique line warns travelers about scams as the text notes risks like elevator tricks.
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