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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1916
Page
9
The Dancing Dollies present How to Do the New Winter Dance Steps with The Minuet Rag. The article explains adapting the old minuet to modern needs with diagrams by Esther Andrews and tips from the Dollies on graceful bows, partner holds, and turning steps for a 1916 Broadway audience.
A piece urges Americans to try a home remedy from England for catarrhal deafness and head noises. It describes Parmint as a tonic to reduce Eustachian tube inflammation, explains mixing with hot water and sugar, and prescribes a spoonful four times daily. It claims rapid, effective relief and urges sufferers to try the formula.
Detroit grows rapidly claiming fifth in the nation with nearly 820000 within city limits and close to a million on the American side of the river within ten miles of City Hall. Building permits surpass Chicago, bank clearings rise past 1915, yet housing lags and tens of thousands live in tents or crowded flats.
The piece argues Detroit’s auto industry dominates the economy with 27 factories and over 100 plants, producing 60 percent of US cars. It envisions a five mile subway to move north side residents and claims Detroit would remain larger than 1910 even if autos vanished, highlighting wealth as the city’s defining trait.
The body of Sidney Ditlefsen, who killed his young wife as she slept before taking his own life, was laid to rest after a funeral at Beattle Undertaking company today. About 400 attendees joined Rev. F L Forbes of the First Presbyterian church in leading services.
Manager Smith showcases Pathe serial The Shielding Shadow at Colonial Theatre with two chapters proving gripping. The escape from shipwreck and raft making lead to treasure clues as Jerry Carson survives and seeks water on a deserted island. Next week the third chapter promises startling developments.
The Graham Moffett Players present The Concealed Red a Scotch brogue comedy sketch with a capable cast. Gilbert Losee performs triple voiced singing while Ollivetti Moffat Claire Trig dance and musical acts dazzle. Abott Mills Augoust Augoust Hanley Girls and Warda Howard star in The Higher Destiny photoplay. The Palace Hip airs the world series first game tomorrow at 1 a m.
Six tiny mouths to feed and six children to clothe and educate. A lone mother asks for any kind of work to support her family, including sewing or washing, and requests help from readers by calling Sidney 1953.
British forces north of the Somme moved their positions eastward in fighting northeast of Ballecourt Abbaye toward the Bapaume highway. South of the Ancre brook heavy artillery fire was reported during the night.
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