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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
6
In Germany Rela and his second wife both had children with their partners, but their union soured. Rela later asked his first wife to return to America and marry him again in 1908. The rebuilt marriage proved less harmonious than hoped, leaving Rela seeking freedom.
A letter suggests mothers share child care in a neighborhood club to gain rest. By swapping who watches children each week, mothers could enjoy visits to galleries, a natatorium, or a curio shop. The plan aims for summer renewal without a resort.
A 19 year old writes of two years of loving his cousin and being told by her that she never loved him. She admits cheating, then ends the romance, breaking his heart and leaving him distraught and tearful.
An old ad advises beauty preparations using magatone and witch hazel to refresh the scalp and soften hair. It mentions a tonic mix of ered orrie root and rok with an original product for scalp care. Also promotes Mother's Salve for skin issues and cautions on blemishes and sores.
Stamped self address envelopes must accompany requests for local addresses and offers to help homeless children. They cannot be published in the paper.
A late issue publishes a letter arguing most produce comes through local wholesalers via the public market on Western Avenue. The writer says market proximity to Seattle is limited and asserts the market aids city growth by providing high quality products cheaper. R. J. T.
A 1993 column excerpts a whimsical quiz of facts and trivia. It notes the January 30 Friday, defines an incorporated town as a city, lists a woman’s average weight for five feet one inch, and offers general eating and exercise guidance. It mentions Ella Wheeler Wilcox’s birth in 1866 and cites birthstones for each month.
In Bangor Maine a surgical operation was required to recover spoons swallowed by a patient. Doctors Mason and B. Sanger performed the procedure to locate and remove the missing articles from the man’s stomach.
Martin Lallemand of Arlington writes of severe tuberculosis and final recovery after consulting Doctor Lathrop. He credits Lathrop with restoring his health and urges others to seek his care regardless of illness. Offices listed at Propie's Bank Building on Pike Street.
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