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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1914
Page
3
The Star readers dispute whether a broody hen sits or sets on eggs. D E Goering of Monroe notes she sits during hatching and sets when nesting, while a poem by John Mills Day argues the broody hen both sits and sets, remaining on her chosen site and defying human intervention.
Tomorrow is the last day to pay income tax. Afterward assessments will incur 5 percent interest and additional charges, making delinquency costly for taxpayers.
Superior Judge John B Humphrey issued twenty five divorces on a Friday, with 15 brought by women and 10 by men. Plaintiffs cited cruelty and non support while defendants were scattered from Seattle to Australia. Testimonies described drunkenness violence and neglect as the court cleared cases in rapid succession.
A court hearing recounts messy divorces and breakups among several couples. Elsie Stanley v Fred Stanley details a eight year marriage with repeated separations and a chaotic courtroom exit. Other cases mention annulments after brief marriages and a Cork Ireland union ending amid a squandered fortune.
No readable facts present to form a summary due to the fragmentary OCR text about a “near treatment” for stopping drinking without effort of the will. The item appears to be an ad or promotional text rather than a reportable event or person.
Los Angeles reports the stars of Rex Beach’s The Spott ers appeared in the real world as well as on screen. Pauline Bush of the Nestor company returns from vacation ready to star again. The program lists multiple films at several theatres with waring Kerrigan Western dramas and a range of comedies and serials.
Red Men from larger Western Washington cities will join the Fourth of July parade in Tacoma. Citizens and visiting groups prepare for a vibrant celebration with local organizations contributing floats and marchers.
A hospital scene recounts a traveler recalling her married life and a dinner conversation about feminism. The encounter with Mr Sanders leads to reflections on women's votes and self respect before a dramatic crash ends the scene, with continuation promised.
Weak inactive kidneys cause fatigue sleep problems back pain and swelling. Foley Kidney Pills are promoted as a tonic to build up the kidneys reduce swelling and restore energy. A cathartic is also advertised for regular digestion. Sold in drug stores in 60 cents and one dollar sizes.
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