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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1912
Page
5
In a reader correspondence, a young bachelor argues against women ruling and for traditional roles while the columnist contends that both genders can pursue meaningful work. The exchange riffs on attire, autonomy, and the perceived social hierarchy between men and women.
A foreign husband seeks divorce after his wife leaves him and takes her belongings. The advisor notes she may return, warns against rushing, and explains that desertion is the sole grounds for divorce, requiring a one year separation before filing.
A stenographer asks if her fianc e can regain rights after desertion from the navy. The response says punishment ranges from six months to two years with an honorable discharge, depending on age at enlistment, record, and whether he returns willingly. A first enlistment may bring leniency and a prominent friend’s support could help.
The Inquirer weighs manners on dark nights. It says a young man should offer his arm for genuine help rather than clingy overbearing contact. Women reportedly prefer a practical arm, and unnecessary clinginess invites ridicule.
The writer praises public notice by American Citizen about women who let their children occupy streetcar seats while the elderly stand. He condemns some females as unladylike and selfish and urges better public manners.
An American citizen writes about staying seated while a disabled man stood, noting no nearby passenger offered a seat. He recalls former habit of giving up a seat to women but says recent incidents lessen his conscience. He claims women share the blame for perceived rudeness and excludes elderly or those with babies.
Dear Misa Grey advises Brown Eyes on a man with three or four girlfriends in different cities. He visits during Potlatch, juggling he and his partners while remaining deceitful. The letter urges prudent handling, exposing wrongdoing and urging self protection.
A 20 year old asks how to win a girl engaged to a wealthy suitor. The columnist says her choice hinges on love versus money and that a year can be a long engagement though not required when two people know each other well.
A letter from Matt and Jeff asks how to handle a troubling moral slip. They discovered a close friend’s wife in a room at 1 a.m. and now seek guidance on the proper next steps and an apology. The response advises informing the husband and planning a note to the wife.
A letter from a youth to Miss Grey describes in romance and fantasy a plan to kidnap a young woman to force marriage despite her father’s wish. The piece mocks the scheme and urges practical love testing with yard work and simple daisy petals.
Billie Burke urges women to take annual vacations to avoid burnout. She notes August as busy rehearsal time for performers and suggests restful country or seaside trips, outdoor days, light nutritious meals, and avoiding excess sweets. She concludes hard work can be a blessing.
A collection of peach preparations including baked peaches with butter and nuts, a peach salad with almonds and mayonnaise cream, cold peach soup with grape juice, preserved peaches with agar, hot peach soup with sago, and frozen peaches with sugar and egg whites. The instructions cover peeling pitting slicing and folding ingredients, stewing cooling and serving guidance. This compendium showcases early culinary methods and dessert or relish options centered on ripe peaches.
The Seattle hat pin fashion shifts from long narrow and broad flat pins to compact forms. Heads are round, disk shaped, or small ellipses and pears. Shops display many new designs in gold with tourmalines, pink coral, turquoise matrix, silver pins, and lapis lazuli.
A. B. Klein of Cleveland outlined hot weather refrigerator donts at the American Refrigerator Manufacturers association meeting in Chicago. The tips emphasize saving ice and preserving food by limiting ice door openings, keeping the ice compartment full, avoiding placing food next to the ice, not using paper to prevent melting, and maintaining sanitation in the ice box.
The expert dismisses heavy curtains as useless rain shows that block air. He favors window blinds for airflow and light control. In bedrooms he praises sash curtains. parlor drapes may stay if the room is rarely used.
Mrs. Josephine White a Providence suffragist criticizes bachelors and maids in Cincinnati describing bachelor maids as cranks spoiled by pampered upbringings and bachelor men as freaks who do not deserve marriage and fail to value women or their vote until Providence provides wives.
The item notes a Dance at Dreamland tonight and mentions various topics from hair growth remedies to hats and a long English Channel swim. It references August 29 1871 and 1872 dates and a book author William D King, with stray notes on clams and benzoin.
A note from Cynthia Grey states many letters lack names or addresses and not all letters can be answered in the paper. She urges readers to include a stamped self addressed envelope to receive a prompt reply.
A simple garden hose serves as an effective carpet beater. Its flexible construction shuffles dust without the wear caused by rigid sticks or rattan beaters.
Dandelions spinach wax beans and carrots and onions should be put on to cook in cold water to get the best results. A simple home note advises starting with cold water to preserve flavor and texture.
In Chicago a hair dressers convention reports a trend toward excess hair with puffs curls and braids for 1913. The marcelle wave rises in popularity and home styling is discouraged. Miss Bessie Jones of Liverpool Ohio wins the prize for a grey hair coiffure crafted from curls.
A health note advises washing fruit thoroughly prior to use. First rinse may harbor many bacteria. subsequent rinses reduce contamination. Use a clean cloth to rub smooth skins and wash delicate berries carefully. avoid soft or dirty fruit. Wash figs dates oranges and shelled nuts to remove dust before serving.
A historical note outlines early milestones in American theater. It cites Mrs. Whitlock's Oct 3 1797 Boston run, Mrs. Lewis Hallam as the first professional actress, Lavina Kenton marrying a duke, Miss Palmer as Nerissa, and Anna Cora Mowatt's 1845 matinee fashion play.
The article notes marbles as a new accessory for women, used on streetwear and evening gowns alike. It mentions frocks weighted by marbles at neck and hem, white broadcloth vests, and glass buttons as a finishing detail.
Do not starch linen when storing for a long time as it may crack and rot. Fold away in blue paper if possible to keep from turning yellow.
If a watch is dropped in water immerse it in alcohol immediately to protect it. If alcohol is unavailable soak it in water until a watchmaker can repair it. Submersion prevents air exposure and reduces rust risk while awaiting service.
Instead of pouring all the suds away, some detergent is diverted to the garden. The writer promotes using diluted soap water as an aid to plant growth and soil health.
Health guidance urges seniors to guard against heat and digestive trouble. Gentle laxatives like Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin are recommended to keep bowels regular, avoiding harsh remedies. Free trial bottles offered by Dr W B Caldwell, 406 Washington St, Monticello, Illinois.
The notice lists timetable details for the Everett Seattle interurban and Seattle Everett traction lines with multiple daily departures, baggage train notes, and ticket office locations in Seattle. It mentions special extra trains on Saturdays and Sundays and freight train movements from Sizep and Olive at 8:00 p m.
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