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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1909
Page
5
The Star previews spring millinery trends with hats described as sensible yet stylish. Reports from New York photographers show flowered toques, fruit-adorned bonnets, white chip trims, and the new shady brimmed turban.
Gilmour, chief of the dead letter office, solves a tough cipher that encodes street numbers and addresses. He deduces Tacoma as the destination, identifying Pearl M. Hanson at 1517 Bo J St, and mails the letter in a government envelope.
An advertisement argues Marmola Prescription Tablets can cure a digestive defect blamed for obesity. It promises rapid fat loss of ten to sixteen ounces daily without dieting or exercise, stating the tablet corrects the digestive flaw and allows the body to dissolve existing fat.
Washington observes the installation of Mrs William H Taft as mistress of the White House marking a social era with military prestige and prominent hostess duties. Helen Taft and Louise Taft are noted as future White House figures while Alice Roosevelt Longworth remains an old friend in the circle.
A trusted housekeeper recommends using a hot water bag to keep bread warm on cold mornings. She asserts the heat maintains perfect warmth and the bread will be ready to bake before noon.
Dr B H Stanley offers illustrated orthodontia lectures at his residence 922 North Tieist every Friday evening through March. The program invites interested locals to learn about dental alignment and treatment methods in a casual home setting.
Cleveland reports that Ohio lawmakers passed a statute making eavesdropping on private phone calls a misdemeanor with a maximum $100 fine. The measure aims to curb listening in on conversations about stocks, styles, acquaintances, or domestic matters.
The Seattle city council finance committee approved a police sergeant appointment for a theatre censor role despite objections from Chairman Sawyer. Sawyer argued the man sought to uncover gossip rather than perform duties. Secretary Pat May Walker urged approval, and the committee voted affirmative.
The notice describes spring dress hats with large crowns and broad brims, summer designs also large, midseason hats medium, some showcasing very high crowns. It notes satin and silk crowns paired with straw brims and hints at a new stock of ladies gloves and dresses arriving.
The Seattle Federation of Women's clubs urges all King County women to cooperate in preparing a county exhibit at the exposition. A meeting of the exhibit committee will be at Beattie Federation clubhouse 232 Harvard Ave N at 2 30 p m on Wednesday March 10, inviting all interested women.
A wealthy family reports their colorful feline Queenie missing from 1410 Oe Ave. Jacobs donates a reward and police are informed. The aristocratic Siamese-like cat has a multi color coat brown yellow orange white with some black. The owner demands Queenie’s return.
An old time remedy describes a perfumed flannel soap bag for hand cleansing at the washstand. It details filling the bag with bran almond meal arms root and shredded white soap, then dipping in warm water for a soft glow. Also notes a Want-A position and an eye specialist ad from Schuchard Optical Co Seattle.
A promotional notice urges women to assess kidney health for backache headaches and other pains. It touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a gentle, effective remedy to restore kidney function and relieve lingering ailments, citing Mrs. G H Chamberlain of Seattle as a testimonial.
Suseey Hil Cink Meets. The city Bunny Hill leb met Wedny evening February 24 with Mrs Joseph and was entertained with reading music and a flower contest. Mr urd and Mrs McKnight won first and second prizes. After an enjoyable evening refreshments were served.
Several friends gathered at the McKnight home in Suna li on Thursday February 25 to honor the first birthday of Maresi McKnight. The evening featured games and refreshments.
The Good Dental Co promises high quality work at low prices with guaranteed satisfaction or you pay nothing. Offices use modern painless techniques and invite all to free examinations by an expert in charge, assuring anxiety free visits and skilled operators.
Oxford authorities pursue ring leaders after undergraduates drive James Kier Hardie from the platform. Eger and vegetables flew during the hostile demonstration, with numerous fist fights reported. A man named H Geb bilthoff of Vancouver reportedly shot himself last night, a receipt found on him suggesting Canadian tax authority involvement.
France leads in the number and effectiveness of its aerial fleet with government owned sky craft, according to fresh War Office figures obtained today. In Portland Oregon a stranger shoots himself, police report uncertainty about the shooter’s identity and motive.
A local complaint reports Mildred Crawford twelve abducted by the Holy Rollers with suspected transport to Oakland California. Police seek to verify the claim and locate the girl amid cross coast actions.
Seattle based Dr. Dickey offers a new method surgery free eye treatment claiming to cure muscular vision troubles and cross eyes. He advertises free consultation, money back guarantee, and 9 am to 6 pm hours with phones and credentials from German and American ophthalmologic schools.
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