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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1913
Page
5
German aviator Hans Litchte perished when his aircraft overturned in an air current and fell several hundred feet near Gelsenkirchen Prussia. The accident occurred today with authorities reporting the fatality.
A formatted reader correspondence page features letters to Miss Grey about love, parental influence, and dating. Responses advise caution, maturity, and moral guidance, with emphasis on avoiding unsuitable matches and considering age differences and marital status.
The text discusses pore clogging powders and creams causing dull skin with fine lines. A home-made sput max lotion is suggested by dissolving 4 ounces spurmax in a half pint hot water, then adding 2 teaspoons glycerine. It claims to protect skin from sun and wind, reduce freckles and oiliness, and improve complexion. Also describes canthrox shampoo for hair cleansing, dandruff removal, and healthy scalp. An advice column follows addressing a 16 year old girl's concerns about parental trust and outings, emphasizing cautious independence and parental guidance.
Baking powder biscuits recipe from Mrs Janet McKenzie Hill editor describes ingredients method and tips. Lift flour salt and baking powder, cut in shortening, mix with milk to a soft dough, avoid kneading, bake on shallow pan in hot oven. Small biscuits preferred for best rise and texture.
An advertisement touts Hyomel as the direct inhaled remedy to kill catarrh germs and heal breathing passages. It claims the simple system, complete outfit priced at $1.00 with extra bottles at 60 cents, is risk free with money back if not beneficial.
Advertisement listing various fabrics with peryard prices: 36 inch wide cottons in light or dark colors, New Ripplette 15c, 27 inch widths in blue pink lavender or black, New Vorle Tissues 35c, Imported Scotch Madras 36 inch dress percales 10c, Silk Striped Poplin 19c 28 inches wide. All colors claimed fast. Suitable for house dresses rompers or children's dresses.
Lace pleatings showcased in 25 cent sale offering Shadow Lace and Point d Esprit in white ecru and black. Styles range from one to three inches with an unusually large assortment to choose from. First Floor display.
An advertisement promotes Silk Lisle Hosiery 25 HEY seamless stockings with high spliced heel double toes and four inch garter tops. It promises satisfaction and a free replacement if unhappy. Available in black white or tan.
A long reader letter hints at inviting friends over for recreation, while Miss Grey guides a 20 year old toward cooking as a steadier career and offers millinery paths. Additional notes include relationship dilemmas about kissing and winning back a fickle lover with practical, cautious counsel.
Police in Portland and the city are asked to search for Pearl Brown a 22 year old from Vancouver British Columbia who left home ten days ago with several hundred dollars to buy property in Portland Her description notes an attractive 5 foot 5 inch frame rosy cheeks auburn hair and an oval blue straw hat with a wreath of flowers and a blue suit She departed Vancouver March 31 on the 11 o clock boat to Portland
Lima reports the Peruvian government formalizes recognition of the Republic of China today, marking an official diplomatic shift and establishing ties with the ROC government. The move follows regional policy changes and affects cross Pacific relations with Beijing.
Miss Bertha Palmer, Seattle resident since infancy, earns praise as prima donna in the Prince company touring Spokane. She is noted for a sweet soprano voice and skilled acting.
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