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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1909
Page
5
Purim Sunday observed by Jews in Seattle and worldwide with feasting gifts, charity collections, and festive customs. Children wear masks, theater plays reenact Esther tale, and households welcome visitors who sing, collect coins, and perform Purim rituals.
A library story hour each Tuesday at 3:30 PM draws 50 to 75 children to the juvenile rooms to hear tales of heroes princes and olden times. Children are divided into squads with tellers guiding 16 to 20 minute sessions, and a newer class reads rather than tells. The aim is to foster interest in good literature and increase juvenile circulation of books, shifting from trashier tales to Roman Grecian and Hawthorne stories.
A newspaper snippet promotes a simple home remedy to reduce fat. It claims after meals and at bedtime a potion of Fluid Ex Pecumebian and Peppermint Water will eliminate fat without exercise or dieting. The ad hawks 12 to 14 ounces daily as safe.
A plea from Cure J. R. Cubbage chairman prison committee of the First Presbyterian Church asks for clothing donations for men and women held in the county jail who will soon be released.
A detailed sales pitch praising the Malleable baking range highlighting equal value for credit and cash buyers. It outlines oven heat, riveted frames for airtight joints, and sanitary design features. The copy contrasts with ordinary ranges noting reinforced joints, asbestos insulation, and external grate cows to keep heat away.
Mrs. DeForest Algood, Atlanta social figure, forms the Georgia Billy Possum Co in New York with offices at the Flatiron building. The firm secures large department store contracts in New York Chicago and Boston to supply thousands of possum puppets. Two New York factories produce the fur toy and display windows nationwide will feature it before March 4. The possum act debuts in theatres with May Madden and Anna Hold receiving possums as gifts for promotional singing performances.
Work crews will open earth at noon Sunday to clear space for the new Lake branch of the public library. The structure is planned to begin as soon as possible at the corner of Fourth Avenue North and East Green Lake Boulevard. In a separate incident, Jerome Hendricks nearly drowned after his rowboat capsized while afloat from Mercer Island to Southeast Seattle. He escaped by tearing free from a sand-cargo cord and clinging to the boat.
The Turners' Farewell Recital at Turner hall featured Herr and Frau C. W. Hoblitzer and Madame Vincent as they prepare to depart for operatic training in Europe. Emma Steiner will represent Maryland at the A Y P exposition, recognized for her ties to Maryland and Alaska.
Mr. J. J. Lee of 1907 Sixth Ave West touts a successful Star classified ad. He paid 1.04 and earned 30.00 monthly for his furnished cottage with piano Stegophone large lot and electric lights, though the dwelling stayed empty four days.
An advertising notice from Schuchard Optical Co Eye Specialists at 1207 Second Ave Beattle promises a cure for irritable temper and general discomfort with their specially ground glasses.
A retailer promotes a Champion gas range with a free coal or wood range included. The offer highlights a bundled appliance deal likely aimed at kitchen updates and value-conscious buyers.
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