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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1918
Page
4
A reader defends a woman who kept her child for three years against odds and argues a mother seeking contact after 20 years deserves hope. The letter to the column responds to an earlier critic, noting differing circumstances and the right to know a daughter is alive and happy.
An old advertisement extols Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules claiming cure for kidney and bladder issues and a rabid dog bite treatment, urging immediate use and promising refunds if not effective. It touts two centuries of world fame and availability through Owl Drug Co with guaranteed results.
An old woman advises Miss Grey not to hunt for a real ideal man but to enjoy the dream and cherish memories. She warns that meeting the imagined “nice man” could end in regret and shattered idols, urging reverence for unrealized pleasures while avoiding actual meeting.
A reader questions Red Cross sweater donations marked charity and criticizes wartime gifts. The letter explains the Red Cross as a humanitarian organization made by the people and emphasizes that it gives and gives again.
A letter recalls a Southern family tale where a father insists the boy thrash his opponent or be thrashed himself. The story links early training to spine and national defense as the son later enlists at 18 in the Spanish American War era.
Mrs. Dodd of Evansville Indiana writes that Memorial Day now has a new, deeper meaning as she honors her son who fell in battle Over There. She recalls her own loss and the sacrifice of American mothers while imagining future days of remembrance for all sons who fight for a world of peace.
In the diary style passage, Dick writes to Margie about love, memory, and the role of a wife as background to a man’s life. He reflects on beauty in ordinary surroundings, the longing for a faithful partner, and the enduring bond formed in marriage despite flaws and time.
Mrs. Lillie Johnson of Tacoma describes years of weakness and loss of appetite then recovery after taking Tanlac. She reports improved sleep, weight gain, restored energy, and that her husband also benefits. The ad claims Tanlac combats poor digestion and related symptoms, with testimonials and Seattle retailers selling it.
Sulit started by the People's Savings bank Wednesday against the Amos Brown estate and several banks to secure judgment for 125000 on a promissory note dated December 20 1917. Fire under the West Seattle street car trestle at Spokane and Kitsap streets about 2 am Wednesday is under police investigation and suspected arson.
Portland lightweight Pronson who has not won in six fights headlines the Foundation Shipyard show on June 12 in Portland. Opponent is Alex Trambitas in a featured boxing event at the shipyard arena.
An advertisement urges mothers to wean babies with Nestlé's Food, claiming it is pure cows' milk with added cereal and sugar for easy digestion and balanced nutrients. It promotes Nestlé’s dry powder formula as the solution for summer feeding.
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