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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1916

Page

4

Ring Gift Tests Paula Ferguson Ethical Boundaries

Paula recalls an expensive ring sent by a wealthy admirer after orchids arrive at the stage door. Ernest Lawton argues that actresses face a different code, urging acceptance of gifts for gain, while Paula insists on self-respect. The scene ends with Paula returning the ring, unsure of future choices.

Margie Paula Earnest Lawton Ernest New York Misa Paula Newton Paula Newton St. Meno Wilton

Betty Burton Wins Million Dollar Prize Letter

Betty Burton of 312 E 80th Ave is named winner of The Star's Million Dollar contest. Her letter advocates aiding struggling mothers and funding homes and trusts to support children and discourage poverty through lasting philanthropy.

Betty Burton Scores Betty Durton Haleac Frall

World tally cites 2,390,000 blind people

A global estimate notes about 2.39 million individuals are blind. The count highlights the scale of vision impairment and potential needs for services and advocacy across regions.

Glass of Hot Water Before Breakfast A Splendid Habit

A health note extols drinking a glass of real hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate each morning on an empty stomach. It claims to flush the digestive tract, cleanse the liver and kidneys, improve appetite, and brighten the complexion, suggesting the remedy costs little and benefits biliousness, constipation, stomach trouble, and rheumatism.

Papes Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief

Relief comes instantly with a dose every two hours, totaling three doses to end severe cold symptoms. It claims to unclog noses, stop discharge, relieve headache, feverishness, sore throat, and sneezing. Priced at 25 cents, it touts easy use and quick results from Pap es Cold Compound.

Arippe Pape

Indoor Life and Quick Weight Loss Remedies Promoted

An article urges indoor persons to guard against excess fat from lack of exercise. It promotes Korean capsules sold by Martell Drug Co as a quick weight loss aid, claiming benefits like improved digestion and energy, and suggests taking one after meals and before bed.

Martell Drug Co I of Koretn

The Devil's Double at Liberty and Colosseum Shows

Five part feature The Devil's Double starring William S Hart receives praise from studios and audiences as crowds fill Liberty Theatre. Miss George Washington at Coliseum stars Marguerite Clark in a playful comedy of lies and surprises with Harold Lockwood and May Allison in Big Tremaine at Clemmer. The Lash at Mission depicts island justice with a dramatic whip motif. War on Three Fronts screens at Strand with 3000 battle scenes. Colonial screens The Place Beyond the Winds with Dorothy Phillips. Rex presents The Cossack Whip led by Viola Dana and a star cast.

Mert Devil's Double Colishel M—Maergeertte Clark Mies George Washington Lewy Reld Lockwood Erte Dero oTheah Oulonsntal Joseph Keerneee Lasse Tyrone Power Liberty Wiliams Hart Coliseum Marguerite Clark Harold Lockwood May Allison Tremaine the Clemmer Marie van Vorst Lester Ciumeo Redmond Malvern Virginia John Tremaine Mr. Cuneo Little Island St. Batiste Jesse Lasky Mission Theatre Strand F. Bk. Kleinechmidt Cannons Mouth Seattle Portland Dorothy Phillips Colonial Dorothy

Women Should Propose Marriage Say Old Bachelor

A reader argues women deserve the right to propose to men, challenging strict custom. The editor responds that advice must respect harm, urging caution in printing bold social changes while noting personal behavior affects families and future offspring.

Postmaster General Reduces Twine Use

Seattle post office follows Harrison directive to economize on twine due to scarcity. Reuse twine and limit ties to once around length and twice around width to secure tie-outs of adequate size.

Seattle Harrison

Working Under Kidney Strain in Occupations

An article notes kidney strain from jobs like railroading, barbering, and heavy lifting. It cites backaches, headaches, and dizziness when kidneys are out of order and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills with a testimonial from Jed Machenheimer of 2228 Seventh Ave. The piece links exposure to fumes, dampness, and temperature changes to kidney trouble.

Dean Jed Machenheimer Seventh Ave

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