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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1920
Page
3
A letter argues against blaming women's dress for men's lax morals. The writer, anonymous, cites years of experience with various girls and asserts men excuse their faults by blaming women. He counters police sting claims and says men bear primary responsibility, urging men to share accountability.
Spokane officials report Thurston county superior court upheld the 18 dollar per week minimum wage for women hotel employees. The decision will be appealed to the state supreme court per Harry F. Goetz president of the Spokane Hotel Owners association.
The article explains protein as essential building material and details nonfood exposure routes such as inhalation and skin contact. It describes how individual proteins trigger conditions like hay fever asthma urticaria and eczema, notes hereditary susceptibility and childhood onset, and outlines skin testing methods and cautions that not all cases are protein related.
The Star offers two tickets to the Metropolitan theatre show Linger Longer Letty next work to any lady who calls at the editorial rooms. The promotion invites interested readers to visit for the complimentary tickets.
To test for substitute fiber in cloth unravel threads and burn ends. Cotton burns quickly with yellow flame and gray ash, odor like burnt paper. Linen burns like cotton, wool burns slowly with blue flame and ash. odor like burnt hair. silk burns readily with similar odor.
Melt chocolate with a half cup of milk to form a paste. Cream butter and sugar, then blend with the chocolate mixture. Beat egg yolks with a half cup of milk and alternate with flour. Dissolve soda in a little cold water and add to batter. Add salt and vanilla. Bake in two square pans and assemble with boiled icing. Or bake in a dripping pan and cover with icing and bitter chocolate.
A recipe notes one tablespoon melted butter and beating eggs well. It advises mixing flour cornmeal baking powder and salt then adding milk and the unbeaten egg before folding in the melted butter. The waffles success hinges on thorough beating.
Dissolve sugar with milk and boil without stirring. Grate Baker's chocolate and melt with some boiling sirup. Stir into the boiling sirup and cook to a soft ball when dropped in water. Remove from heat and add vanilla before serving for a smooth sauce.
Chrys Lorimer shifts stance as Dr. Jordan Spence arrives in town changing plans for a political rally. Martha Palmer the lawyer outlines home life as economic and moral value, urging women to vote and weigh home labor in dollars and energy.
An old advertisement asserts that a lack of phosphorus weakens nerves and agees the body. It promotes Hitre-Phosphate as a pure organic phosphate to restore vitality, stamina, and youthful appearance, claiming physicians endorse its benefits.
A compact tale on roses and meanings. The red rose expresses love while the white stands for purity. A rosebud signals confession, a roseleaf hints at hope, and a white rose asks if jealousy exists. The piece also notes sub rosa origins and a Persian tale tying roses to the nightingale and Solomon.
Boil sugar and water to a soft ball in cold water. Beat egg yolks, pour syrup in a fine stream while beating. Melt chocolate and blend with the yolk mixture. Beat until cool, add vanilla, and spread on cake.
A home hair removal tip promises rapid results with Delatone. Apply a stiff paste of Delatone powder and water to the face neck or arms, rub off after about two minutes, wash the skin and hair is claimed to be gone. Ensure you use real Delatone and mix fresh to avoid disappointment.
Cora Moore notes a summer vacation hat trunk idea held by Dorothy Gish of the Griffith forces. The Bluebird hat is a Paris import, distinctively styled to complement light frocks in taffeta organdie or fig textures.
Use a damp cloth after brushing to dust porch chairs and keep fabrics clean. Check for exposed heads or nails and prevent rust by keeping metal parts protected from weather. Regular brushing and wiping preserve surfaces and extend longevity of seating.
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