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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1919

Page

2

Vision and Spirit Teachings Fill Letters From Star Readers

A Star letter column gathers accounts of spiritual experiences and afterlife beliefs. Readers describe dreams guiding life choices, visions of relatives, musical guidance from a supposed psychic instructor, and arguments for immortality and personal salvation.

the Star Father Paria Earth Rome

Spelling Reform Brought From U S China Work

A delegation of five Chinese students from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Yale University has returned home with a simplified phonetic spelling system. They aim to reduce illiteracy among laborers in the United States and teach 150,000 Chinese laborers in France. The traditional Chinese alphabet exceeds 400 characters and pronunciation conveys distinct meanings, making writing difficult.

Hong Kong Rensselar Polytechnic Institute Troy N. Y Yale University France

Loot Found Buried After 39 Years at Dowshire Manor

Loot stolen 59 years ago from the Berkshire residence of the Dowager Marchioness of Downshire has been recovered buried in a park. A clock and several filigree picture frames were among the items unearthed in London on October 15.

London Berkshire Downshire

Ethel Clayton Promotes Derwillo Complexion Product

Column touts Ethel Clayton as Paramount star praising Derwillo for a flawless complexion. Claims it replaces powder, resists perspiration, and offers a white soft skin look. Ad promises instant results and urges readers to buy at major toilet counters.

Paramount Derwillo

King of Belgians Dines at Waldorf Astoria

Oscar the Waldorf maitre d hotel hosted a regal luncheon for the Belgian king queen and prince after their arrival. Vice President Marshall arranged the event with President Wilson’s government represented. Menu featured oysters beef chevron potatoes beans ice cream cake and coffee. The royal party occupies a private Waldorf suite of about ten rooms on the Fifth Avenue side with its own entrance and three elevators.

Oscar Waldorf Fifth Ave Marshall Wilson United States Rene Ansard

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