Confessions of a Wife Just a Few Confidences
A diary style reflection from 1915 discusses romance and trust between Elrene and Harry after tension in past indiscretions. The narrator reveals observations on women's affection and memory, notes Dick's career progress, and hints at future developments with Mr. Selwin's book company stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filene’s
Harry
Elrene
Eliene
Selwin
Altho
Mr. Selwin
Margie
Jack
Local gossip and political notes from the Alaskan and Pacific Northwest scene
A collage of brief items touches on Alaska towns voting dry or wet, Gov Lister at a San Francisco fair, missionaries in Dawson VT, Indian Messiah reports, 1915 laws, fish catches in Wa, petroleum stocks in Raw Mania, horse buying in Illinois, Greece and Italy wartime hints, Union Theological seminary controversy, a kingfisher of health news, and local Seattle society events including Rotary, real estate, and lectures with noted names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skagway
Haines
Juneau
Petersburg
Douglas
Alaska
Ketchikan
Wrangell
San Francisco Fair
Lister
Dawson
Dalton Post
Howell
Tahola
Hoquiam
Wash
John D
Minois
Lafe Hamilton
Greece
Chicago
Windy City
Mark A. Matthews
Seattle
Rochester
Union Theological Seminary
F.4
James Fitzgerald
King County Medical Society
F. T. Kellar
California
Humboldt
Risley
Dye Works Misnomer Highlights Seattle Cleaning Firms
A Seattle feature explains that Union Dye Works at 10th and Union serves mainly cleaning over dyeing. It outlines French dry cleaning methods using gasoline, hand cleaning for extreme delicacy, spotters, steam finishing, and expert presses. The firm, started in 1909 by Frank Islander, has grown to three autos and a $400 weekly payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Union Dye Works
10Th and
Union St
Frank Islander
Islander
Seattle Girls Wear Trouserettes as Summer Fad
A Seattle social note describes trouserettes worn by fashionable women, including Dr Mary Walkers, as a popular escape wear for lounging outfits. The trend favors China silk or light wash materials and reflects the city’s summer style among affluent circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediate
Seattle
Dr. Mary Walkers
Title Insurance Confidence and Fixed Liability for Errors
Title Insurance shows its confidence in its own investigation and examination of land titles by assuming a fixed liability for error. It provides a legally enforceable bond with no chance for evasion and a definite contract of indemnity protecting against loss. The state treasurer holds securities for policy owners, relieving purchasers or mortgagees from title risk.
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Title Insurance
Caprices of Kitty Leads Alhambra Lineup
The Alhambra features Elsie Janis in Caprices of Kitty a vivacious heiress raised in a convent who longs for life outside. Kitty drives a racing car and falls for artist Gerald Cameron until a will tests her love. Also shown are The Hearst Selig Weekly and The Mystery of the Silent Death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alhambra
Elsie Janis
Kitty
Heireas
Misa Janis
Gerald Cameron
Hearat-Selig
Hearst-Selig Weekly
Alaska
Hoosier
Max Figman
Lolita Robertson
Marie Walcamp
Violet Mesereau
Come to Me I am the Struggle of the Brave
In a dense exhortation the speaker, an elemental force or muse, calls readers to seek strength, courage, and beauty through devotion to a transformative, almost mythic power. The rhetoric promises growth, health, prowess, and a unifying, inclusive love while urging a daring step toward personal furtherance.
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Marguerite OM
Wilkineon
Bea
Sweating Tollern
Dark Denson
Tam
Sandy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Comedienne
Lhambr
Terprise Association
Players
George Ade
Cuba
Havana
Island
Pike
Orpheum
Kle
Bay of Biscay
Naples
Hippodrome
Seattle Theatre
Mae Haddenut
Sieger
Josh Wise
Rotary Club
Presa Club
Seattle Real Estate Association
Hutler Grill
Darius Cobb
East
Middle West
Frisco
Norwegian Synod
Plymouth Congregational Church
E. A. Fredenhagen
National Society
Priendleas
Good Kate
Dan McGarry
Greenwood Ave Road
Kithat
Seattle Golf Club
Snoqualmie Pase
Gov. Lister
State University Extension Division
Henry Building
Washington
Mary Pickford
George Sands
Fanchon
Hertrength
Liberty
Liberty Edwin Mordant
The
Colonial
Barbara Tennant
New York
Marshall
Universal City
Europe
Clemmer
Sion
Lance
Tilikum
King Baggot
George Adelable
Howard Estabrook
Ds Ware
Jefferson Angelis
Irenewick
Katherine Osterman
Mr. Jarr
Madame X
Madison
Satan Sanderson
Black Box
Barbara Tennant As
the Colonial
Cohasset
Great Ocean
Pacific Northwest
Seahurst
Neptune
Great Ocean Resort
State of
Northern Pacific Railway
Beahurst
Tent City
Oregon & Washington Development Company
Green Hide
Mai
Ahurst
Famous Co
Helen Gardner
Cass
Sults
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