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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1918
Page
6
Winifred Garnett of Harper voices a World War I era warning about the Hun Kaiser. She proposes the nickname The Modern Blue Kaiser to reflect German aggression and modern military power.
Testimony began in the suit of F. I Huntworth and the Pacific Teachers agency against Harry W. Carroll city comptroller former Chief Deck Ingham and Mayor Gill. The agency claimed five point nine two three million dollars in a single year while seeking an injunction shielding it from prosecution for license violations. Washington law limits teachers agencies to five percent commission and a patron paid one hundred twenty dollars for three placements. Books show 392 registrations and 190 successful placements.
An anonymous writer recalls fostering a neglected infant for two weeks, caring for a frail child through hardship. She explains the mother’s desertion, her own sacrifices, and asks whether the biological mother has any claim to the daughter, asserting the foster mother’s lasting bond and love.
A reader questions if a ring is essential for marriage under a minister, noting magistrates need not require it. Letters argue age differences vary, with examples of successful older wife/younger husband pairs and younger women claiming maturity. Another inquiry asks where to store Liberty Bonds, advised to exchange for registered bonds or use a safety deposit vault.
Savings on remnants prompt quick inspection. Short lengths neatly arranged on tables for easy selection. Two hundred fine quality sheets torn to size, hemmed and offered at a special price.
The listing advertises towels in multiple sizes with special prices. Items include 22x45 inch honeycomb bath towels at 286, 1Sx24 inch Union Huck towels at 15 cents, 18x32 inch Huck at 20 cents, 19x36 inch Huck at 256, and 20x28 inch Huck at 30 cents.
Nottingham Lace Curtains presented as a neat white design with finished edges. The offer lists a pair for 1.45 dollars.
A narrative excerpt shows a wife’s diary style reflection on marriage and passion. Dick writes of love, guilt, fate, and a past childhood sweetheart Eleanor, confessing a deep shift from conventional marriage toward spiritual and earthly longing. The piece ends with a tease that the confession continues.
A reader advises a simple hair tinting method using Brownstone to restore youthfulness by covering gray hair. The Kenton Pharmacal Co claims the product is harm less and offers shades from light golden brown to black with easy to follow directions. Samples and booklets are available by mail from Covington Kentucky.
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