Anxious Girl Asks About Engagement at Seventeen
A reader, sixteen and a half, asks if a seventeen year old should marry. The adviser says seventeen is too young and urges waiting until twenty to gain maturity and responsibility for marriage.
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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
7
Best brass bed polish and spring suit trends
The reply says do not polish a lacquered brass bed but wipe with a soft cloth and re lacquer if worn. For spring suits the trends favor whipcards lightweight broadcloths serges shepherds checks novelty suiting fabrics Ottoman silks and taffetas.
Proper Way to Leave Cards When No Maid Answers
In an afternoon call when no maid is present, lay your card on the table in the hall or living room as you depart if the lady of the house answers. If a child or unknown family member answers, hand the card to them and request it be given to the queen you wish to call.
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Union-Southern Pacific
Proper Postal Card Etiquette in Youth Friendship
Advice column discusses whether to send a postal card before receiving one, and whether a boy should kiss a girl good night when they have been friends since childhood. It addresses social propriety, boundaries, and tact in handling invitations within youthful relationships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pussy-Willow
White Shower Ideas for a Thoughtful Celebration
Plan a simple elegant white themed shower honoring a friend. Choose a white color palette with flowers linens and candles. Offer light finger foods such as cucumber tea sandwiches cheese and fruit and a mocktail or white chocolate dessert. Include cozy games like guess the baby stats or memory lane with photo sharing and a quick gift reveal activity.
Party Menu and Light Games Suggestion
The note proposes white flower decorations and serving vanilla cream or pineapple sherbet with white iced cakes. It suggests no special games are needed as opening parcels provides excitement and offers light card fun with a few games of Hearts for guests.
Tin Wedding Dinner Menu for a Tenth Anniversary
The menu suggests starting with soup followed by a meat course with vegetables and salad. Dessert features a cake with ten candles in tin holders. Tin cups for coffee, a tin wedding bell centerpiece, and a tin breadpan for fruit and flowers complete the tin themed celebration.
Mystery Letters In A Note Of Thanks Explained
A reader asks what the initials 8 L or similar close letters mean in a note of thanks. The columnist responds that the writer does not know their meaning and advises asking the letter writer directly to learn the initials' significance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Request for Stamped Self-Addressed Envelope
Madame Merri asks for a self-addressed stamped envelope in care of the paper to obtain an up-to-date book on social forms. She notes not to reveal names of books or firms in this department and signs as H. E. MADAME MERRI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E
Madame Merri
Let the Hair Show Styles Your Hat Away From Forehead
The advice urges letting hair show around the face to soften facial features and avoid hiding with hats. It emphasizes arranging hair so a trace of hair remains visible at the hairline to balance the hat and forehead line.
Stomach Trouble Cured by Williams Pink Pills, Mrs Falla Says
Mrs George Falla of Finlayson Minnesota reports severe stomach illness with fainting spells gas and poor digestion resolved after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She emphasizes blood-building tonic effect and urges trial with a free booklet and mail order option from Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Falla
Finlayson, Minn
Duluth
Dr. Williams
Maks Tittle-Hardup buys wife a machine
Maks Tittle-Hardup bought his wife a machine by mail order amid a bustling town scene. The story notes chatter about tattle tours and sewing or washing as potential uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardup
Cole's Carbolisalve Brings Quick Skin Relief and Cure
Cole's Carbolisalve relieves burning itching and skin diseases. It stops pain from burns and promises cure without scars. Available at druggists for 25 and 50 cents. Free sample requests directed to J W Cole & Co Black River Falls Wisconsin.
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Cole
J. W. Cole & Co
Black River Falls
Wis
Streets Cleaned Amid Rain, Mother-Well Reflections
In a terse exchange, Tommy questions whether letting rain wash away grime is acceptable while addressing his mother about street cleaning. The dialogue hints at routine labor and personal resolve without graphic detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Allen's Foote Ease Ad Instructs Dancers To Fit Shoes
An antique ad promotes Allen's Foote Ease antiseptic powder to shrink shoe size, ideal for dancing and breaking in new shoes. It invites readers to sample and address Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy New York while offering a cheeky line about a man losing his standing as a husband when he feels sorry for himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy, N. Y
Mia Winslow Teething Syrup Hailed For Soothing Gums
Advertisement notes Mia Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children claims teething relief with soft gums reduced inflammation and pain for 250 per bottle. Mentions sayings about men and money reflecting ad copy tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia. Winslow
Rural barter leads to sour deal in horse trade
A man grew irritated after getting the short end of a horse trade he pursued, feeling he had been outfoxed in the negotiation and wishing to fairer terms.
Garfield Ten Overcomes Constipation
A health notice states Garfield Ten improves digestion by addressing a constipated habit. The report emphasizes relief and improved wellbeing after adopting targeted interventions.
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Garfield Ten
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