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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1913
Page
5
Fragmentary line suggests a note about men and defense efforts but lacks clear names, places, or events. The readable text conveys a vague reference to defense or concealment, with insufficient context to identify any specific person or action.
A reader asks why a husband grows distant after the birth of children. The letter explains how a new baby shifts attention, making the mother overly devoted to the child while the father grows more withdrawn, creating marital tension and misaligned roles in the home.
A columnist offers relationship guidance on parental roles and dating. Readers are urged to involve fathers with children, seek accountable introductions, and practice patience while improving character. Advice covers dances, safeguarding youths, and balancing work, family, and independence.
One year after James Gillespie died on a railroad track in Spring Et, his widow Mia Gillespie seeks any trace of $6,000 drawn from Seattle National Bank the day before and $400 from a real estate sale earlier. She recalls him as cautious and secretive about his affairs.
A vintage beauty ad touts mercolized wax to remove blemishes and fade freckles with a gentle nightly application. It claims instant results for skin texture and offers Saxolite lotion to reduce wrinkles. The copy also includes a clipped narrative about a Seattle widow seeking clues about her late husband Gillespie, a Scotland native who lost his left arm.
An ad from Dr. Clark promotes low dental prices claiming to be half the charges of competitors. It emphasizes personal oversight of each piece of work and offers a bona fide guarantee. We give gas.
Regal Dental Offices invites patients to visit Dr. L. R. Clark D D S at 1405 Third Ave NW corner Union bring this ad with you for service details and scheduling.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a ten cent laxative to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels while avoiding gripe or discomfort. It claims the product removes fermenting food excess bile and toxins and promotes health by morning. It targets adults and children as a staple household remedy.
Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson departs Seattle tonight en route to the Pacific coast. He will pause in Spokane, his former hometown, for a brief visit. A banquet was held in his honor at the Washington Club on Monday night.
At 1 a m Walter, claiming to be a purity squad member, followed Mrs. Belle Rille to Pine Court apartments and forced entry into her room. She fled to call police. he vanished and was later identified as Walter Jordan, arrested early morning as a fake cop.
Helen E. Rothwell sues Noble hospital for 25000 dollars over alleged careless treatment of her mother Rusha Rothwell who died February 6. The suit was begun this morning and lists the plaintiff and the defendant.
Readable ad lists assorted sewing notions and hardware items with prices. Items include safety pins in multiple sizes at 212¢, pearl buttons, hair nets, embroidery trimming, Rick Rack braid, tape, buttons, thread, collar supporters, snap fasteners, dress shields, wash cloths, hair pins, corset steels, embroidery scissors, edging, tubular shoe laces, pins, thimbles, and corset laces. First Floor.
The Seattle theatre opens with Kindling as Maggie Schultz risks all to escape squalor and provide for her baby. The Bailey Mitchell company delivers a moving performance with Viola Leach in the lead and adds musical numbers, gymnastic acts, and a burlesque comedy lineup featuring Court by Girls and a full bill of variety entertainment.
Flo Morrison presents a genuine wedding contest at the Pantages theatre with six women and one man chosen by the audience for marriage vows to be performed Friday by a local minister. The show features Captain Tourjee and daughters and strong acts by Dorothy Vaughan, Carter and Watera, and West and Walker.
Kathryn Kidder headlines the Orpheum bill featuring a playlet titled Mme Sans Gene set in Napoleon’s court with John Marehard portraying the emperor. A Chinese quartet adds novelty with singing comedy and impersonations, completing a well balanced vaudeville bill.
Attorney Edgar C. Snyder appeared before the council license committee this morning to oppose renewals of two Pat Sullivan saloons located south of Yesler Way, signaling a strong protest by opponents.
Utilities committee approves Wardill bill setting a uniform rate of 80 cents per mile for the first mile for one or two passengers. If passed by the council, violations may lead to forfeiture of the chauffeur's license.
An old health notice promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative for infants and all ages. It claims relief from constipation and related digestive issues, notes endorsements from families including the Woodards of Moultrie, and offers free samples by mail from Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Arkansas.
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