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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1917
Page
5
A reader asks Cynthia Grey whether to stay with a country mill worker or a university man met on a trip. Grey argues inner character matters more than wealth or polish and urges patience and time before deciding, noting both may reveal true strength with opportunity.
A reader asks Miss Grey how to preserve butter through winter. Use fresh high quality butter, press through a clean cloth to dry, cut into small pieces, pack tightly in glass jars with cork stoppers, seal hermetically, fasten with wire, place jars in cold water and heat to boiling, then store in a cool place for six months.
A reader counsels Contrite Spirit to release his wife, heal by birdwatching, and protect loved ones. The letter recounts a divorce, forgiveness denied, and the speaker’s lesson that true protection comes from restraint and care rather than possession.
A letter from Perplexed and Annoyed asks how to handle a young man who repeatedly falls asleep after dinner at the writer's sister's home. The suggested remedy is to stop inviting him if he remains sleepy, and to wake him at 10 PM to signal retirement.
The Metropolitan Theatre opens a grand old play revival The Old Homestead with Grace Huff featured from California in romance and vaudeville acts. Also on the bill are Ruth Roland in person, Ned Dandy in Oh You Devil and the Dimitrecous Dunham troupe with gymnastic acts.
Denman Thompson’s rural comedy The Old Homestead returns to the Metropolitan with a strong company including Munier Dills Treadway Ross Sumner Cotter and McNulty. The revival promises one of the season’s top offerings with a large cast.
A concise promotional line suggesting that timely aid from nature can remedy most ills and help escape many ailments. It emphasizes natural remedies and the benefits of prompt attention.
Paris reports France will shift pre war German trade to America after the war. A French publicity group will urge U S manufacturers to explore French markets and set up a New York bureau to distribute information and goods. France's 40 million people are said to have a purchasing power of 60 million dollars.
A King County Pomona Grange marriage promotion invites a youth and maid to wed at its Renton fair starting Friday and running through Labor Day weekend. Seattle and Renton merchants offer household furniture prizes, with applicants urged to leave names at The Star office or mail to Pomona Grange King County.
In New York last night Gunboat Smith defeated Frank Moran by decision after a punishing ten round bout. Smith dominated the action throughout and emerged unharmed while earning the popular victory for the third time in their careers.
Local market list shows cabbage lettuce tomatoes and assorted vegetables with prices per pound and per dozen. Staples include corn onions potatoes and peppers with regional notes from Walla Walla and Nebraska markets and wholesale hay and grain items.
Washington reports a nationwide maid shortage as European immigrant workers decline and munition plants lure women with higher wages. Grace Abbot of the labor department warns relief is unlikely as wages rise from four to six dollars weekly for unskilled domestic labor. The shortage pushes families toward apartments and increases demand in the South.
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