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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1915
Page
8
Cynthia Grey recalls Emma Tamley’s struggles after desertion, poverty, and failed jobs, leading to a near tragedy. Through mercy from strangers and a Portland employer, Emma keeps her baby and vows to reform, expressing gratitude for human kindness and hope for reunion.
In Glamorgan Virginia yesterday a large black snake appeared on a moving express train near Rock Switch. The crew watched as the snake darted onto the track and, just as a coal car passed, wrapped around a step on the car and rode along to Esserville. The incident left the crew amused and the railroad company momentarily hindered.
Mrs. R. E. Barrett of 408 Fourth Ave Seattle testifies she suffered pain from a previous extraction but Regal Dentists removed a bad wisdom tooth without any pain. The office cites fear as a barrier to dental care and claims many Seattle residents endorse their painless treatments with repeated visits.
A corner lot at 1405 Third Avenue N W sits at the intersection of Third Street and Union Avenue, described as a notable urban junction. The notice details a property landmark at the northwest corner with potential development implications for nearby blocks.
Frank M. Prestwich, a style arbiter from New York, argues that men must follow fashion to secure success and social access. He cites the first impression as vital, urging blends of colors that are distinctive yet tasteful and not flashy, including not matching tie and shirt.
Franklin and Hallard renew their title race this afternoon on the Columbia playfield. Ballard edged earlier meeting 5 to 4 and is favored to repeat as the high school teams collide. Lincoln seeks redemption against West Seattle after recent defeats with a reshaped lineup.
A citywide domestic science contest picks top school girls for baking and sewing prowess. Preliminary bread baking finals will be held at Broad way High and Summit Elementary with winners advancing to a final judged by experts. Seattle instructors praise the skill of local students.
Sam J. Garrett, roper and rider of international reputation with Barnum & Bailey's circus, has signed to attend the Stampede and Round Up at Madison Park on July 10. He writes from Allentown, Pennsylvania, where the circus is showing. Garrett has won prizes at cowboy contests nationwide.
Weather delays the first elimination trials for the 500 mile race at Indianapolis on Decoration Day. Harvard fields the second varsity eight and sophomore crew with N P Daring in rowing at the American Henley in Philadelphia.
A single French family contributed 72 volunteers to the European war. In a naval battle off Chile the Leipzig and Dresden fired over a thousand shells but only seven struck targets, highlighting the harsh odds of naval combat.
A thought experiment computes that if all Earth's people lived in Texas the population density would average ten persons per acre. The scenario illustrates scale using existing land area and global population estimates.
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