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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1919
Page
16
The article notes couples in Archangel where husbands and wives share no common language, a situation mirrored in Caribbean islands and Papuasia. It cites missionaries struggling to create a shared family textbook as language divides persist and husbands avoid teaching their language.
The Princeton Alumni association of Seattle will hold a dinner Monday at 6 30 at the University club. John McWillama Coast representative of the Princeton endowment fund will speak to the gathering.
A tranquil day at Paddy’s pond turns tense as hunters with guns threaten Lightfoot the beaver. Paddy spots danger and slaps the water warning Lightfoot before diving to safety, while Lightfoot stays alert hoping for peace.
Aunt Phoebe teaches fractions with apples and cake as the children enjoy the lesson. Mary Ellen shares concern about Mary Bradley lacking a dress for Sunday school and the group plans a special meeting to help Mary obtain attire.
Herbert Rose and his brother Elmer, aged 10 and 9, are placed in an Orthopedic hospital to learn English after being kept on an island in Green River by their hermit father William Ross. County officials led by A. B. Burrows brought them for education, with access via a basket line from the mainland.
A Seattle businessman's wife suffered severe eye pain and blurred vision for years. After trying Lavoptik eye wash with simple remedies, a single bottle reportedly produced remarkable relief. The ad promises Lavoptik helps weak strained or inflamed eyes with a small bottle and an aluminum eye cup offered by Swift's Drug Co and leading druggists.
An advertisement promotes Wizard Oil as a preventive spray for influenza and throat infections using a mix with water, or gargling if no atomizer is available. It urges early use to stop chest colds and sore throats from developing into flu, with a 30 cent price and money back guarantee. It also touts Wizard Liver Whips pink pills at 30 cents.
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