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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1915
Page
6
Estelle Lawton Lindsey of Los Angeles pledges reforms including a city farm for girls a free milk station and a municipal juvenile department. She envisions a woman in the city prosecutor's office and promises to implement changes after her July 1 installation while humorously noting chores at home.
A godmother claim and godfather honor unfold as Tim OConor and Annie prepare for a christening. Harry Symone shows mixed feelings about men, women, and sentiment while Margie and Dick reflect on family hopes and pride. The scene closes as the procession begins toward the altar.
A compact column provides a recipe for cracknel corn bread using corn meal, salt, cracknels, sour milk, warm water, and soda, shaped into dodgers and baked hot. It also covers marriage guidance and social questions about authors unions, divorce options, Ireland mining, and marriage prospects, offering practical, plain-spoken advice.
In Seattle a $20 000 annual allowance for John Jacob Astor IV Jr. draws criticism as guardians report costs far above that sum. The infant's trust income is $140 000 yearly yet only $20 000 was approved, with requests for higher support amid charges for clothing, doctors, lawyers, mansion taxes, and upkeep.
Mrs Madeline Force Astor widow of Col John Jacob Astor seeks higher child support for her three year old son from the Titanic disaster. She argues the court underestimates expenses and claims the baby costs at least 32000 dollars annually, urging readers to calculate and respond.
A playful ad promotes 99 COFFEE as a strong nightly habit and reliable choice. It touts a pleasant flavor, a price of 25 cents per pound, and broad satisfaction among users, urging readers to purchase through their grocer this week. Crescent Mfg. Co. Seattle, Wash.
In a New York case the divorce suit against Frank Rose was dismissed after agreeing to bar women from the front seat of his car. In Flint, Michigan David Bracht was sentenced to 65 days in the house of correction for not killing his baby. Also noted is Mariquita MacManus, aged 2 1/2, as New York’s youngest graduate from a Montessori school amid other scattered items.
The Star invites mothers to write letters to the Baby Saving Department sharing experiences in child raising and saving. Instructions cover safe lifting techniques, avoiding arm lifts, and steps to prevent shoulder dislocation. Practical tips include bathing once daily at about 98 degrees, powdering after baths, fresh air for health, and moderation with visitors to soothe digestion and sleep.
A dental office advertises graduate licensed dentists with verifiable operator certificates on display. The notice asserts strict quality standards, a signed written guarantee by Dr. L. R. Clark, manager, and claims unbeatable prices and top workmanship, condemning rival mudslinging.
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