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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1916

Page

2

Beauty specials advertise face powder and lotion

An old newspaper item promotes 85c Marie Louise Face Powder in 85c size and 40c offer for 85c size. 250 size Jergen's Benzoin and Almond Lotion listed as a special, price not shown.

Jergen

Woman Santa Claus in Boston Makes Toys Come Alive

Maria Weniger, a German immigrant in Boston, runs a wood workshop and recites a private prayer over carved toys. She claims the ritual transforms dolls and animals from mere wood into real live playthings, a secret kept to preserve her title.

Hoston Mrs. Weniger Boston Santa Claus Maria Weniger Black Forest Germany Gretchen Mrs. Wenigers

Australian visitor urges U S price controls

A speaker argues for government price controls citing Australia’s system. He cites government-set prices on butter eggs and bread and contrasts Sydney costs with American markets. He suggests state action can curb profiteering and stabilize living costs.

Quinn U. S San Francisco U. S&s New South Wales United States Sydney Australia

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