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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1914

Page

6

Cynthia Grey's Letters on Property and Love Dilemmas

A column of advice answers questions about a married woman’s estate sans issue, dating etiquette, and how to handle posthumous property. Readers seek guidance on will effects, writing to a returning lover, enduring marriage, and whether to wear a wedding ring after a spouse’s death.

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Standard Tango Form Declared by Dancing Masters

Louis H. Califf of New York, vice president of the American Society of Dancing Masters, defines the proper tango as four steps: march step, cortes, e medio luna, and el pasato. He warns that any deviation signals poor taste and a lack of order on the dance floor.

Louis H. Califf New York American Society of Dancing Masters

Ring Wearing Rules and Ink Stain on Velvet Rug

The elderly reader asks about whether a wedding ring should move finger after a spouse dies. guidance says practice varies and most wear on the same finger, with personal taste. A reader seeks rug stain advice for blue velvet ink spill. expert suggests methylated spirit with ammonia may remove the stain but could fade velvet, and recommends a first class cleaner for best results.

Prince Louis Battenburg Under Public Scrutiny

London editorials condemn German naturalized official in high naval post. The Globe defends Prince Louis Battenburg, noting his loyalty to Britain while urging public confidence and acknowledging the heated debate over Germans in key government roles.

London Prince Louis of Battenburg Admiralty Globe Britain Prince Louis

French Senegalese Sharpshooter Stops German Patrol

A French Senegalese orderly guided the general’s auto to a location near the front where the vehicle was found piled with lances swords saddles and helmets. He then encountered a German patrol and killed every man in the party.

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Pioneer Store Celebrates 39th Anniversary Week

The McDougall & Southwick store at Secondary and Pike marks its 39th year since opening as the San Francisco Store at First Ave and Washington, later Toklas and Singerman, rebuilt after 1889 fire. Anniversary week features a general price reduction on all goods as the firm traces its history through relocations and leadership changes.

McDougall & Southwick Seconday Pike Et San Francisco First Av. 8 Washington St Third Madison First Columbia Toklas and Singerman Pike

West Seattle Clubs Organize Decorations for Carnival Night

The three West Seattle clubs join to decorate for A Night in Japan at Moore theatre on November 5 6 and 7. The stage will feature cherry blossoms. Mrs C B Hunt chairs the decoration committee and calls for all members to help. a decoration meeting for West Seattle Art club is set at Mrs Dana W Brown's home at 10 am on Wednesday October 28.

West Seattle West Seattle Art West Side Improvement Ladies of the Round Table Japan Moore Theatre Cherry Blossome C. B. Hunt West Seattle Art Club Dana W. Brown

Servians and Montenegrins retreat after losses near Sarajevo

In Chuinje on October 26 the outnumbered Montenegrin and Servian forces withdrew from advanced positions after inflicting heavy Austrian losses. Clarence Johnson, 16, is held by the juvenile department pending inquiry into a $360 checks theft attributed by bartender Dan Hayes to the boy.

Chuinje Sarajevo Clarence Johnson Juvenile Department Dan Hayes Sunset Bar

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