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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 09, 1910
Page
3
An article urges daily cleaning of brushes combs and other personal items to prevent germ spread. It recommends peroxide rinses for toothbrushes hot water and stiff brushes for combs ammonia soap solutions for brushes boiling sponges and individual linens to avoid disease transmission. It ends with advice on handling a social slight without mentioning it.
A lengthy excerpt offers guidance on how women should conduct themselves when traveling alone by streetcar or long journeys. It urges discreet dress and behavior, carrying a book as protection, and avoiding ostentation. It warns of risks at night, suggests early hotel check ins, and recommends letters of recommendation when possible. It also contrasts modern women’s independence with caution about dangers.
The article discusses a bridal shower idea using a large wooden tub and bucket to hold gifts, each with verses to be read aloud. It then addresses a separate moral question about dating while engaged, advising that a fiancée has no right to forbid seeing other men if not engaged, and suggests applying the golden rule to maintain harmony.
A reader asks how often a gentleman should dance with a lady and how to handle a long absence after leaving town. She has written him several times without reply, fears losing his friendship, and mentions a young man damaged her ring and was asked about it.
Advice columns discuss polite responses after introductions and stormy goodbyes. It covers saying thank you briefly, appropriate escort conduct, avoiding overbearing displays, and how a cousin should handle attention from a favored suitor with postal notes suggested as light interaction.
A reader asks who should explain a prank letter mix up between a young man and a friend. The guidance: if the recipient is unaware you did not send the note, you should explain the situation to him to preserve the friendship.
A reader asks how to gauge a young man’s feelings and whether to push for outings. Advice urges patience, judging character over job, and keeping dignity intact. It suggests polite, cordial conduct while awaiting his declaration of love.
A reader asks if a young man should invite a young woman to events like parties or theaters. The guidance states that either a verbal or written invitation is proper and notes that he is not privileged to speak to a young woman without introduction.
A reader asks about offering to replace a broken bowl at a girl's home and whether a 16 year old girl should give a gift to her intimate boyfriend. The guidance suggests offering to replace the bowl and suggests a book or useful room ornament as an appropriate birthday gift from a young girl to her boyfriend.
A reader asks about proper conduct when a lady and a gentleman walk together along country lanes or dine in a restaurant. The notes query which side the gentleman should walk or stand relative to the lady and whether a gentleman should walk between two ladies.
The paper or staff may publish a photo, but often a reporter asks permission first. If someone wants a photo returned after publication they should request it. reasonable care is used to return it. If a girl did not authorize publication, she should inform the sender to arrange return.
Readers ask Mrs Symes for remedies on red salves pore reduction eyebrow shaping hair care and body proportions. The column offers home solutions from tonics to massages plus cautions about safety and skin cleansing and suggests professional medical help for persistent issues.
A reader asks about darkening eyebrows and lashes using a pencil and seeks advice on removing freckles. The reply notes lemon juice lotion as a method to fade freckles and discusses cosmetic options for facial features.
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