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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1916
Page
6
Mayor Gill takes office March 30 and will appoint a fire chief a police chief and a private secretary within two weeks. James Crehan is slated for reappointment as secretary, while the fate of Police Chief Lang remains undecided.
The Star invites women readers to submit essays under the Cave Man Contest with prizes including cash and theatre passes.Entries must be single-sided, under 150 words, and sent to The Cave Man Contest The Star by March 17. Readers exchange views on cave man dating versus modern equality with letters from Charlotte F Jones Mabel Luce and others.
The text argues that beneath civilized manners the desire for a dominant partner remains. It suggests women admire a powerful man who takes a partner as his wife, likening this to a cave man who seizes and wins affection through force, shaping enduring love and loyalty.
The piece argues today’s women reject coercion and seek equal treatment. It asserts that lasting relationships require unbiased intellect and mutual respect, noting traces of ancient cave-man ideas fading as women pursue independence and strength. Miss Gladys Ross, R16 N 44th St, City.
Arn Allen Seattle Y M C A general secretary returns from a trip east and resumes duties guiding local YMCA programs and activities.
Capt Thomas B Foster of the United States secret service and his operatives pursue leads Tuesday to trace counterfeit five dollar certificates. Richard Henry a negro teamster is under arrest claiming receipt of one bill for work. A man attempting to pass a bogus note on R Mukadal a Japanese merchant was knocked down during the incident. Foster suspects the fakes are being produced locally.
An advertisement touts liquidarvon as a cure for dandruff promising no itching or scalp digging after four ounces are applied nightly. It claims the solution dissolves and destroys dandruff by morning with three or four applications, and that liquid arvon is available at drug stores and inexpensive.
Stomach trouble from fermentation and acidity is explained as gas and acid buildup from undigested food. A teaspoonful of bisulated magnesia in water after meals or when wind or acidity is felt stops fermentation and neutralizes acid quickly.
The Bon Marche spring fashion review highlights tricotine dresses with soft lines and tight belts, plus outdoor sport outfits and bright hats. Designers Bakst and Watteau inspire color and line as military styles fade, with lighter fabrics, wider skirts, and subtle hosiery hints.
An advertisement urges readers to visit the dental office for improved health and efficiency through modern, painless treatments. It touts licensed graduate dentists with state board certificates, claims of advanced techniques, a transfacil guarantee signed by the operator and owner, and urges immediate appointment.
Dr L K R Clark, manager, located at 1403 Third Ave near the northwest corner of Third and Union.
Alma Simpson, famed dramatic soprano from Konigsberg municipal opera house, was sent home to Seattle due to wartime concerns. Her 32 week engagement as Elizabeth was cancelled amid global conflict.
Seattle resident Mme. Simpson wife of a local lawyer will perform a concert at the Unitarian church next Tuesday evening before commencing a tour of the United States. She has studied in Germany for two years and recently appeared in concerts and operas there.
Agua Prieta across the border is practically deserted as Carranza soldiers march to Nacozari on Gen. Calles orders. Calles concentrates forces at Nacozari, 75 miles south, aiming to avoid friction with American troops as his men grow restive.
Mutual Film Weekly Review shows the Hesperus fitted with Hyde ship brakes in Seattle. The demonstration occurs at the Colonial theatre where the picture is described as a thriller.
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