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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1916
Page
3
James Bradford filed efficiency records with the civil service commission for assistants in the corporation counsel’s office. Corporation Counsel-elect Hugh Caldwell disputes the move, calling it vainly catching at straws. A charter amendment passed a year ago provides the basis for the claim.
The Star features readers answering if cave-man courting could work with modern women. Martha Brown offers views on love, merging primitive prowess with 20th century civility. Contest prizes and theater tickets are awarded for best responses.
A reader column features views on ideal mates, jealousy, and romance. Susan Hassell from Everett Washington shares that she seeks the right man who can show care even through bold actions, while pondering the pull of primitive instincts versus conventional norms.
Fragmentary market notes list prices for produce including cabbage lemons and cranberries with figures like 0.66 and 2.80. Names such as J. W. and Vesta appear but many words are garbled. The text resembles a brief shopper’s market listing from a historical page.
Vallard’s Buy-at-Home convention drew 950 producers sellers and consumers in Woog's hall. Consumers learned goods were produced nearby while manufacturers saw strong local demand. About 100 displays showcased 67 varieties of aprona. The event was organized by the Dallard Roostera club.
Nine year old soprano Master Jean Kantner drew praise from music lovers with Spargur's Philharmonic at the Hippodrome. Sunday afternoon Carmen Frye, pianist, will appear as soloist with the orchestra next Sunday.
The Boston Grand Opera Company and Pavlova with her Imperial Ballet Russe will perform at the Moore for three shows on March 28 and 29. L Amore del Tre Re opens the evening of March 28, Tamaki Miura sings Madame Butterfly on March 29 matinee, and La Bohème closes the night. Pavlova and her ballet will perform spirit of the dance at each show.
An advertisement touts Pope's Dispepsin as a rapid safe remedy for indigestion dyspepsia gastritis and gas. It claims quick relief when taken and urges keeping a fifty cent box at home to ease discomfort from spoiled or heavy meals and acid upset.
Kitty Gordon returns to the American theatre in As in a Looking Glass a five part drama about an adventuress who loves her intended victim. The bill also features Blanche Sweet in The Blacklist at the Coliseum and De Wolf Hopper in Don Quixote at the Liberty with a fashion show and more.
Bargain listing offers hair brushes in various sizes and styles with quality bristles at low prices. Prices shown include 85¢ 49¢ 35¢ 19¢ and larger options at $1.25, 50c, and 35c.
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