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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1913
Page
5
The article notes spring fashion for up to date girls emphasizing hats shoes and stockings as key items. It highlights ankle exposure anklets with satin slippers and a fish net style stocking, with wide white panama hats and broader trims for younger wearers. It ends with a Dreamland dance tonight.
Paris report cites Dr Mannson of Nice who warns modern life’s morbidness stems from girls and women lacking proper exercise and air baths. He urges higher school girls be taught elements of knowledge fitting them for motherhood and advocates looser garments for better physical activity.
In a domestic relations court report Judge Getunilli says most delinquent girls become mothers and that poverty rarely causes the downfall. He notes poor home conditions due to drink or indolence as pushing factors and claims a similar reason underlies men who go wrong.
Fifty four Gloucester fishermen brought by the New England Fishing Co. to break the strike have joined the union and refuse to go to sea. The union is recognized and a deadlock now exists.
Two teen readers seek guidance on dating norms and home expectations. Several letters discuss social conduct at the theater, engagement ethics, and dealing with sisters and suitors. Cynthia Grey offers warnings on propriety and suggests parental involvement where appropriate.
No indictments were returned as the federal grand jury reconvened for a three hour session Friday afternoon. The panel will meet again Monday and report to Judge Rudkin, arriving tomorrow from Los Angeles.
An advertisement for Red Wagon at Fourth and Pike promotes a publication titled C ming Nation.
The Women’s Federated club led by Mrs. G N McLoughlin and the secretary sent a letter to Mayor Cotterill with resolutions backing Health Commissioner Crichton’s work and opposing political influence in health matters. The note offers no stance on handling graft charges.
Plans and specifications for a Lake Washington fast ferry capable of near 400 passengers and 35 automobiles, with a speed of 14 miles per hour, were accepted by the port commission. Construction bids will be called immediately. The drawings were prepared by Ballin & Geary.
The council voted to order grading of Leary Avenue from Fremont to Thirday. N. W. at an estimated cost of $31 693.38. Socialists hear N. A. Richardson at the Labor Temple Sunday night with admission ten cents.
In St Louis on March 29 boxing becomes a fad among West End socialites. Bob Douglas, ex-prize fighter, gives private lessons to 16 women, mostly suffragettes. Daily quick fights are staged with soft gloves and short rounds, drawing delight from contestants and spectators.
O. A. Farrell and Joseph Britzell were arrested after failing to explain a sack containing 13 chickens. They confessed to Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Crawford White to raiding Ballard coops and stealing blooded chickens. Police recovered 212 chickens half starved in a vacant Ballard house, stolen from R. O. Bowen of 622 West Gist Street.
President Wilson continues pursuing wealthy nominees for nine ambassadorships and key ministerial roles. Harvard's Dr. Charles W. Eliot declined England posting and John R. Mott spurned China. multiple others reportedly refused. A note on socialist meetings states Sunday gatherings at the Labor Temple with 10 cent admission.
A reader notes many letters arrive unsigned and without addresses. The writer urges using a stamped self addressed envelope to receive a prompt reply and signs as CYNTHIA GREY.
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