Extraordinary piano sale draws buyers from near and far
A Seattle piano store markets deep discounts on brands like Chickering and Autopiano during a Potlatch anniversary event. Many customers from out of state have visited, and turn-in pianos are offered alongside new models at substantial savings. Flexible payment options require little cash upfront.
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Seattle
Eilers
Peo
Chickering
Kim‘Gohmer
Lester
Deck- Sons
Hazelton
Alcondi
Reform Call Sparks Debate on Dating Expenses
A reader argues women should share costs of dating to help men save for future homes. She notes many women earn more yet rarely offer to pay and questions why theater seats chocolates and outings are expected to be funded by men. The letter urges public discussion to curb extravagance and encourage marriage timing.
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Miss Grey
The Young Marriage Problem Seeks Hopeful Advice
A 20 year old wife writes of a 22 year old husband who nags and neglects their baby. The adviser urges stopping soothing syrup use, fostering joint parental responsibility, and rekindling affection to strengthen family bonds.
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Miss Grey
Missa Grey
Dear Miss Grey Advice From Three Country Kids
A letter from THREE COUNTRY KIDS asks how to handle a 26 year old man who crowds them at dances. They report he talks loudly while dancing and asks for supper invites, and seek guidance on politely declining his attention without provoking offense.
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Miss Grey
Polishing a Rough Exteri or Gentlemenly Improvement
A Victorian tone suggests tactics to guide a young man toward better manners. If one cannot approve his character, advise kind correction and support. The piece argues many fine men hide rough exteriors and can be refined through patient, respectful guidance.
Community Property Rights in Marriage Questions
A reader asks about whether a wife can claim half of community property when her name is not on the deed, whether a husband can sell without the wife’s signature, and what recourse exists if he sells and leaves. Answer: she is entitled to half under any circumstances. the husband cannot sell community property without the wife’s consent. she can prove marriage by license records or her marriage certificate.
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Krell
B. Nelson
Johnston
Gaylord
Smith & Nixon
Everett
Iful Hallet & Davis
Ford
Ellers
Eilers
YD. GS. Co
Eilers Music Bulldt
University
Miss Grey
Dear Mise Grey Warns Against Deceit in Love
An orphan asks if she should reveal two engagements placed under a vow. Mise Grey rules that if she plans to marry the second man she must tell the first immediately. She condemns deceit as harmful to trustworthy men and laments the lack of a mother’s guidance.
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Miss Grey
Mise Grey
Seaside Life Preserver Promises Safer Lake Swimming
A new home life preserver is advertised as a reliable buoyant aid for swimming at the seaside or lake shore, offering hope of safer sessions and easier flotation for recreational swimmers.
How to Make a Simple Inflatable Life Preserver
A DIY life preserver uses an old bicycle inner tube inflated and folded. A long cloth strip weaves between tube ends to knit the bag, then a canvas cover is shaped to fit over the folded tube. Strips are sewn to the bag to strap around the waist and neck, and the device can be deflated and rolled into a compact bundle.
New Comments On Old Proverbs
A compact reflection on missteps and wisdom. The piece juggles various maxims about luck, timing, cleanliness, faith, and speech. It pairs proverbs on moral guidance with playful twists and puns.
College Girls Marry Within Their Ranks Says Study
Marion Lansing cites Mount Holyoke data showing 76 years of graduates with 560 percent marrying and only three separations. Most unmarried graduates are at work. about 75 would benefit from a ruling, many over 80. Nurses receive Civil War pension, while voluntary nurses previously lacked it.
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Marion Florence Lansing
Mount Holyoke
House Pensions Committee
Pennyroyal as Insect Exterminator in Farm Homes
Vintage advice extols pennyroyal for pest control. It notes village farms use fresh sprigs to ward off flies fleas and other insects, while city dwellers can buy pennyroyal oil to spray rooms. The aroma is described as fresh and strong, deterring pests.
Dentist Ad Warns Against Quackery and Promises
Dr L D Grant promotes fair pricing and personal attention at 2045 Liberty Building Third Ave and Union St Yonose Postoffice, urging careful choice of dentist and condemning untrustworthy advertising and transient staff. He emphasizes owning his own work and responsibility for quality.
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L. D. Grant
Liberty Building
Third Ave
Union St
Yonosite Postoffice
Harold's Suitor Sparks Family Debate at Picnic
A fragment notes a dispute over marriage prospects highlighting Harold as a noble and handsome suitor. It mentions a socialist picnic at Wildwood Park on a Sunday in August, with Tom J. Lewis speaking.
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Tom J. Lewis
Wildwood Park
Sun
The Lesson Of A Girl S Mouth In Oliver’s View
Wendell Holmes argues the mouth reflects inner character and warns girls against habitually shaping or disguising lips. He notes various common practices from lip biting to veil pulling and throat clearing, urging a natural expression over artificial polish.
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Liver Wendell Holmes
Oliver
Parsley saved by fall resow and home remedy tips
The piece lists quick home solutions and tips such as resowing parsley in fall for winter use, using India ink as an eyelash darkener with caution, drying a sweater between cheesecloth, and oxalic acid solution for dye stains with warning of toxicity. It also explains a Turkish bath process and notes about ammonia and dioxide hair removal remedies.
Reader Questions to be Answered by The Star Physician
Notice indicates readers may send questions to The Star, which will be handled by the newspaper's physician. No further details on submission process or deadlines are provided.
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