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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1909
Page
6
Uncle Sam faces Cupid myth as postmasters at their annual meeting discuss denying general delivery to those under age. They argue in loco parentis, noting many letters go astray or are misused by minors. While some fear travel rights, no action was taken yet.
W K McKibben of the Anti Tuberculosis league says county commissioners ordered construction of a Tukwila tuberculosis sanatorium. He notes Renton Junction will be the station, the site lies at Tukwila's edge, and plans for a 150 by 70 foot building will start immediately. The league vows to pursue litigation to advance the project.
Floodwaters from numerous small streams push the Rio Grande beyond banks in Matamoros with many towns flooded. Harlingen and San Benito submerged and feared dead are reported as property losses run into thousands. Local authorities battle to protect communities as the crest nears.
The First Methodist Episcopal church will hold meetings at Rainier Beach this Thursday and Friday to elect officers for the coming year. Tomorrow evening a gold medal oratorical contest will feature five young ladies.
Charles Tobin, in New York, stared at the Metropolitan Life building for days, unable to leave a park spot. He remembered his name and address but could not move until police were contacted. He claims he did not sleep for five days.
The treasury report shows receipts of 2 027 738 07 dollars and expenditures of 1 030 264 23 dollars for the month.
In Paris on September 1 Captains Gerard and Ange, top French army officers, fought a seven-round sword duel under the old expo grounds. Ange died after receiving four wounds. Gerard survived with a minor cut. A dispute over veracity sparked the combat.
Advice column snippet covers evening wear ideas for theatre and dinner with a black suit and white gloves, plus a suggestion to use soft black Japanese silk and net for a dress. Also includes cucumber relish and a cake frosting recipe with step by step instructions.
A collection of kitchen instructions includes soaking bread crumbs in hot milk with butter and cheese for a chafing dish, pineapple preparation with sugar and juice, a sugar butter creamed batter with yeast or cream of tartar, and a mocha frosting. It also covers clams prepared with flour cornmeal and frying, served hot.
Miss Cora M. Dow of Cincinnati runs eleven large drug stores. Lora Fuller praises true aesthetic dancing as body transfigured by mind and soul. UC first Bonheim debate features a woman as speaker. Alle e Lorraine Andrewe wins freshman spot over 67 competitors. Mise F Tas o from China attends International conference. to speak on needs for women in China. Mrs M Radford of New Orleans heads Chinese mission for 23 years at age 87.
A new skin remedy named poslam claims to stop itching from eczema and other skin troubles with first use. It is applied externally and reportedly heals conditions including acne herpes rash and tetter. A 50 cent package targets minor skin issues. $2 jar available at Quaker Drug Co Seattle and other area drugstores. Free experimental supply offered by Emergency Laboratories in New York.
Mixed classifieds include employment wanted in which a colored woman seeks day labor, writers club solicitation, buyers seeking cascara bark prices, a man seeking boarding, cottages for rent in Ravenna and Georgetown, furnished cottages and rooms for rent near Madison, housekeeping rooms, and business opportunities such as real estate and cash for secondhand goods.
Bakery and delicatessen business offered for sale due to sickness. Located at 405 Oriental Block in the Greenhouse district with mature stock and complete trade equipment. Asking price 2600 dollars, owner has other business to manage.
Offers for sale 16 tract parcels on state macadam road near Lake Washington east of Houghton. Describes fertile land suitable for fruit, vegetables, and poultry ranches with prices from 45.6 to 100 per acre and terms. Listings include Ellsworth Realty Co and Clifford & Van Arsdale with contact details in New York and Madison.
Classified sale notes show Brown offering trade of home and two children for property at Green Lake with lawn and flowers for 1000 dollars and 160 cash. Clifford and Van Arsedale advertise mortgage and lot packages near two car lines and lake views for 2400 dollars plus terms. Ellsworth Realty Co lists cleared lots at Ravenna Park area with cash and monthly terms, neighborhood features and street improvements.
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