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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1911
Page
5
An article extols motherhood as a supreme role and urges thorough preparation for a baby’s future. It notes that strong and beautiful children come from good parenting, and that the layette should be prepared, with many mothers choosing to knit infant garments at home using fine soft fabric and flat seams.
A fragment details essentials for a newborn including two dresses two petticoats matching a tips four flannel petticoats two nainsock petticoats three crocheted sacks three pairs knitted bootees three pairs white woolen hose four veats six banda and a basket with soap powder pina etc. The list emphasizes care to prevent rubbing.
The article traces ancient customs of wedding rings starting on the bride’s fingers with three symbols and a final blessing. It notes variations in Greek and Puritan practices and mentions how the ring’s role persisted despite opposition.
The Star urges prompt reporting of missed papers by 6 o clock. Subscribers should call the circulation department to request a replacement, or call the boy’s number from receipts. Everett readers should contact the Everett agency at 2822 for service issues.
A reader asks about hair color and skin whitening, medical cautions, home remedies and book access. Q and A cover tongue-tie treatment, hair care, cucumber use, lime solution for stains, cold cream, cold rinse, and corn relief with cautions on safety.
A long advertisement claims a household recipe can transform complexion. It advises dissolving Magatone in witch hazel and massaging face arms and neck twice daily to remove shine prevent hair growth and improve color. The piece warns about harsh beauty treatments and endorses the home method as harmless even for a baby’s skin.
A reader asks about freckles removing remedies and postage stamp positions. The Star addresses dancing with a 16 mile date, overnight stay, and age considerations. It also asks about street fashion like pumps and tan shoes and the response states no stamps have hidden meanings and social proprieties permit the invitation with cautions.
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