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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
4
Cynthia Grey answers readers on etiquette and patriotism in wartime. She clarifies correct greetings when meeting multiple people, suggests suitable engagement gifts during war, and discusses social questions about dependents and divorce law for women.
Notices were mailed to every person who filed an income report with exact amounts. If notices are missing, visit the internal revenue office in the federal post office building to verify. Taxes may be paid in Seattle or sent to the United States collector in Tacoma. Only a small percentage has been paid so far.
Grace Ingram of 4420 48th Ave reports the loss of three Liberty Bonds from a small paper case. The bonds were registered and lost Tuesday between 3 and 4 pm on Second Ave between the National Bank of Commerce and Turrell's shoe store. A reward is offered for their return to Camp Humphreys, Va for her son serving there.
A reader asks how to arrange a discreet meeting with an army lieutenant who has shown interest after contacting her by letter. The suggestion is to have young men invite him to a dance to secure a proper introduction and avoid personal impropriety. The exchange also discusses a friend worried about military service affecting a marriage and marriage license timing.
This week features a 36 inch Red Cedar Chest with copper band trim mortised corners brass lock and roller bearing coasters priced at 12.75 each. The item protects furs and woolens from destructive moths.
A local retailer advertises a liquidation of thirty room size Axminster rugs in various 9x12 and 8 3x10 6 sizes. Each piece features color schemes and patterns including blue rose tan gold Persian and oriental medallion designs with prices shown as heavy discounts.
The narrator reflects on fidelity and fault in marriage, contrasting desire and endurance with nagging and financial strain. She recalls Eleanor Fairlow’s warning to Dick about self deception, vows about not bearing constant bickering, and hints at a continuing tale of marital strain and possible divorce.
An ad warns of signs of aging and kidney strain and promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules. It claims this remedy has two centuries of use and is available at druggists and Owl Drug Co with imported Haarlem laboratories.
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