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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1913
Page
5
A column by Cynthia Grey offers blunt guidance on handling a temperamental sweetheart and avoiding unwanted reform by force. Advice stresses self-control, avoiding manipulation, and waiting for genuine change before marriage.
An early 20th century reader asks about wedding plans and the role of spirits in medicine. The column cites a Chicago ad for Toris compound with syrup of Sarsaparilla as a cure, then offers practical social guidance on quiet weddings, elopement, and etiquette.
After years of research the dental office touts a painless crown plan and promises half-price dentistry. It advertises a $10 gold crown and other services with written guarantees. Regal Dental Offices, Dr L R Clark manager, 1405 Third Ave N W Cor Union, offers this ad to bring.
Advertisement claims CALOCTIDE relieves foot torture, callouses, frost bite ache and sweating. A spoonful in a warm foot bath provides instant relief and regular use allegedly offers permanent care. Promotes a two shilling box at drug stores.
The Lailey and Mitchell company presented Zara at the Seattle Theatre last night with Virginia Leach delivering intense emotion equal to Mrs. Leslie Carter. The five act comedy drew a full crowd and is timed for a popular price run across the week with matinee and night performances announced.
The interview with Anne Crawford Flexner, author of The Marriage Game, outlines three rules for marriage: build no barriers, let the husband lead, and pursue no passionate pursuit. She argues many women view marriage as an end not a beginning and that intelligence, not rebellion, sustains lasting union.
George W. Perkins, president of the Cigar Makers Union and delegate to the World Trade Union Congress at Zurich, reports on global union history and education value. Wm. J. McSorley urges AFL and Canadian labor cooperation to prevent strikebreakers. The convention fixes rules for resolutions and highlights West Virginia coal strike action and other labor efforts. Also noted are tales of sleepwalking girl Dolly Hall in Virginia and Oregon’s 5000 pheasants on the state pheasant farm.
In three Supreme Court hearings on November 11, juries assigned values to injuries with an arm valued at 20000 dollars a leg at 10000 dollars and life at 7000 dollars highlighting a stark jury assessment of personal harm.
The Seattle Star offers a free parcel post map to all new or renewing subscribers for six months. A multi-map package includes state, United States, and world maps with shipping rates and population data. Subscriptions six months by mail cost 1.80 dollars.
President W. M. Barnum of the Pacific Coast Company arrives in Seattle from New York to begin an inspection of properties under his direction. A first open concert of the season by the Ladies Musical club featured Italian music at the Press club. The Seattle Chamber of Commerce weighs an exhibit for Lyons 1914. Life Underwriters banquet in Atlantic City. Odd Fellows lodge hosts. F Evans arrested for impersonating a government officer. Portland scene reports Peter Kane jailed for attempting to trade trousers for whisky.
Redelsheimer and Company mark their twenty fourth anniversary this week with a spacious store decor of chrysanthemums California poppies palma and cedars. The elaborate scheme is artistically worked and the overall effect is handsome. The store was crowded all day yesterday and the celebration runs through next Saturday night with best modern outside rooms 25c to 50c at Stewart House 86 West Stewart.
A classic medicated ad claims Resinol stops itching fast for eczema and ringworm with a bath using Resinol Soap and a single Resinol Ointment application. It touts doctor approval, trial offers, and nationwide availability through druggists, urging customers to buy the original blue package.
Advert explains Cascarets cure for sick headache, biliousness, and constipation. Claims cleanse stomach, improve liver function, and regulate bowels by morning. Promises lasting relief for months and urges use for children.
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