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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1913
Page
5
Washington soon enforces new weights and measures to curb underfilled cans and boxes. An investigation shows products often contain 12 to 28 ounces instead of claimed amounts, with examples from tomatoes to vinegar. A drafting commission will set standards to prevent such fraud starting September 3, 1914.
The Star prints the winning letter by Mrs. Walter R. Tilley offering six rules for happiness in marriage. The piece praises candor, sympathy, frugality, shared tastes, culinary interest, social life, and a note on eugenics, though some phrasing appears repetitive. The prize includes a carving set.
Funeral services for H. W. Peters, 69, Seattle real estate owner, were held Sunday at the Odd Fellows temple at 10th Ave and Priest. His remains were interred at Lake View Cemetery. Peters came to Seattle in 1878. On his deathbed he returned notes to many debtors with the words God bless you.
The program features selections by a brass band with speaking to begin at 11 o clock in the morning. The public is kindly invited to attend.
James Coyle faced Judge Gordon after addressing Mrs. Marvin Cavness with a taunting line. He was ordered to pay 20 rounds per four words, totaling 80. Coyle will serve a short jail term pending further arrangements.
An old fashioned Fourth of July celebration and basket picnic is planned at Ravenna Heights. The event features community activities and patriotic observances for residents and guests.
A Seattle production by Bailey & Mitchell at the Seattle theatre presents a play built on a Collier’s Weekly expose about a white slaver and a woman duped into marriage. The piece, praised by some for exposing danger and denounced by others as blunt, opens on bargain night at 25 cents.
In Sacramento on June 30 the superior court postponed Drew Caminett and Maurey I Diggs to July 21 to clear the field for federal prosecution on white slave charges. Prosecutor requested the continuance after receiving assurance of immediate federal trial. Neither defendant appeared. arraignment cited desertion of minor children.
A compiled set of reader questions and Misa Grey’s replies covers dating ethics for 18 year olds, a pair of 14 year olds seeking fairness in a shared boyfriend, questions about the first day of the week and national holidays, how many representatives states have, and wedding attire guidance for a young bride.
An advertisement touts high grade dental work with guaranteed strength and durability at low prices. It promises a $10 Gold Crown for $4 and a $10 Never Slip Plate for $5, with a claim of painless service and a signed guarantee by the operator and manager. It closes with the line WE GIVE GAS.
Regal Dental Offices invites patients to visit Dr. L. R. Clark D D S and Manager at 1405 Third Ave N W Corner Union. Bring this advertisement to the appointment.
A collection of reader letters and Miss Grey responses about love, engagement, and marriage. Topics include waiting for letters from a busy suitor, choosing between suitors, the morality of secret love, and advice on handling parental approval and happiness. Names such as Blanche Bates appear alongside guidance on personal decision making and self-reliance.
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