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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1913
Page
5
Readers seek guidance on romance, age gaps, and family trouble. The adviser notes youthful naivety, warns against aging limits, and urges practical choices, education, and stable plans while offering practical remedies and thrift for gifts and costumes.
Letters discuss winning a beloved’s affection amid rival suitors, inexpensive cotton anniversary gifts, comfort for a heartbroken friend after a failed engagement, and modest dress standards. The Jolly Twelve column offers sympathy, gentle guidance, and social boundaries.
In Cotteril unrest, the mayor has said nothing as Patriots push J. D. Trenholme for mayor. Park board member and King County Democratic leader J. D. Trenholme is being urged to enter the race amid party maneuvering and petitions. In Sofia, Lieut. Torkoff sailed for Paris to duel with Pierre Lott after accusing Bulgarians of cruelty in the Balkan conflict.
An advertisement for Good Honest Dentistry touts a driving claim of painless care and cuts prices in half. It offers Regular plates at five dollars, regular extra heavy at five dollars, gold crowns at four dollars, and guarantees in writing with all work.
Regal Dental Offices announces address at 1405 Third Ave North West corner Union. Note says bring this act with you. Verification of appointment or action appears required.
Advertisement offering editing services by a seasoned female editor. Rates include 1 000 words for $1 with 50 cents per every additional 1 000 words, typewritten 1 000 words at 50 cents, carbon copy 26 cents extra. Work guaranteed. Contact Elliott at 4875-W or Nancy H Buskett Apt 8 1022 Valoa.
Capt. Henry C. Merriam loses his divorce case before Superior Judge Graham. Mrs. Bessie C. Merriam receives custody of their daughter Charlotte and $75 a month alimony.
Washington officials announce that about three fourths of the invitations to the wedding of Miss Jessie Wilson, daughter of the president, to Francis B. Sayre at the White House next month will be delivered by messenger.
J Friedman senior partner of Friedman and Son is buried today after dying last Saturday. Services were held at the family home 1517 East Pike. He was 65 years old and is survived by his wife three sons and four daughters.
A popular remedy for constipation in children is praised for its gentle cleansing of stomach liver and bowels. The ad claims it relieves feverish crossness and appetite loss within hours and urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup from the stated company, warning against counterfeits.
A remarkable sale offers 16 patterns of Wilton wool rugs in sizes 8 3x10 6 to 9x12. The collection features Oriental designs in red brown tan and more, with premium wool fabric. Makers are among America's celebrated weaves. Special price is 39.95.
The store touts three days of perfect customer satisfaction and urges shoppers to take advantage of the remaining sale days. It promises unmatched values and a wide array of bargains presented in a historic, confident storefront tone.
The advertisement promotes 200 pairs of Outing Flannel Pajamas in all sizes with silk trim tops, priced at 7.00 and 7.50. It also features 40 pure wool Sweater Coats in sizes 36 to 46 in gray navy maroon and white at 4.85, plus 190 more pajamas, 20 English Gaberdines and Cravenetted Coats in Black and Olive, Mandelberg discounts 20 and 22.50 to 17.50, and 10 English Gaberdines from 15.00 values for 12.60.
The advertisement lists Percale, Serpentine Crepe, Devonshire Suiting, Amosekeag Daisy Cloth, and Damask Napkins with price cuts and quantities. Third Floor items include All Linen Napkins and Damask, Huck Towels, and wide linens in multiple designs. Limited quantities and weeklong sale notes accompany the familiar fabric names and sizes.
Greatly reduced prices on lead blown glasses with sunburst patterns. Sets of six and dozen specials include water pitchers ice cream glasses goblets and sherbet glasses. Vases and cut glass items offered at 10 to 25 cents with a 1 3 off regular prices. Fourth Floor.
Special lot of infants wear including long slips of muslin and nainsook with lace, embroidery and dainty yokes priced 25 to 75 cents. Hand-made bibs and pillow slips offered at up to 1-3 off. Trimmed hats in velvet and felt up to 3.00 dollars at half price on third floor.
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