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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
6
A column defending women in business and challenging stereotypes. It argues women excel in responsible roles, are shrewd buyers, and not mere fashion victims. The piece stresses equal virtue and that both sexes contain loyal and treacherous individuals.
A teenager asks if a 14 year old should date and marry, and what is legal. The adviser says a girl cannot marry before 18 and urges personal growth. A second letter asks about basket socials and etiquette at gatherings, including baskets, eating from them, and proper contents.
A dealer offers a money back guarantee on a freckle remedy. Buy ethine double strength at Bartell Drug Co. in ounce quantities. A few applications should fade freckles and improve complexion with a money back if no removal.
Mit and workmanship guaranteed at Ladies' Tailor Suit Shop located in the Lumber Exchange Building 228 240. Promotion highlights quality tailoring services and guarantee.
A 20 year old asks if he should continue with a steady romance with a quiet 19 year old. The advisor says they are too young to marry and should keep friendships, avoid a serious relationship, and not advance the acquaintance. Judge Cushman appoints C. F. Nolte of Bellingham as receiver for the Kent-Marvin Co.
This week feature offers new drop head sewing machines priced at five dollars and up. Rentals are two dollars per month from White Sewing Machine Co located at 1424 Third Ave near Pike. Main 1525.
Mrs. Mary Peters a 600 pound exhibitee died after removal of a 150 pound growth at a county hospital in Chicago. Sophia Bell convicted of fourth degree manslaughter in Kansas City for the two year sentence claiming self defense. Clara Manger awarded $20000 in St Louis district court for persecution by four prominent neighbors. Philadelphia suffragettes riot in Kensington with police reserves called to restore order.
Following a year of practice, James A. Sexton Woman's Relief Corps marks Patriots day May 28. Local and national groups including Stevens, Miller and Cushing Corps, U S Grant Fortress, Daughters of the Grand Army and George H Fortson Auxiliary United Spanish War Veterans plan joint participation. Seattle citizens will honor veterans and raise funds for aid to veterans and families, ending with a grand patriotic ball at Dreamland pavilion featuring national airs.
Gen Chittenden's plan for harbor terminals at the turning basin south end of the East waters way was adopted Friday by the port commission with Commissioner Remsberg voting no. The resolution designates blocks 875 376 386 392 and 293 for the terminals. A resolution to rent a building as an isolation hospital will be introduced at the next council meeting Monday. G W Doonan of the U S bureau of foreign and domestic commerce is in Seattle on an inspection tour of the West commerce bodies.
Judge Richmond denounces Prosecutor Murphy after Murphy orders a venue transfer from Bryn Mawr to Seattle for the Jones assault case. The dispute centers on who has authority to direct the change and to which nearest justice the case should go. The exchange includes Deputy Kennedy pressing for Seattle and quotes about methods to reach Bryn Mawr. A public clash erupts as the two officials clash over procedural control.
John Whitty, 65, was killed when a runaway horse team bolted down Cambie Street late yesterday. The driver, F. Jones, was seriously injured. The accident occurred as one horse stepped over its trace, causing the team to bolt and Whitty to be struck as they turned a corner.
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