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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1911
Page
5
A guide for mothers on autumn school attire for girls and boys, detailing a heavy tweed overcoat with wide sailor collar and horn buttons, plus two frock options for a first or second year at real school in dark blue ceviot and wine serge. The wine frock features a semi kimono blouse with red silk and soutache braid, belt attachment, bro a d middy collar, and U S naval insignia on the left sleeve.
The Directoire-hobble tea gown dominates late season fashion in Seattle with tight lower drape, red trimming, and a low neck. Miss Hensey’s gown draws local modiste interest for public exhibition while buyers are urged to attend and purchase tickets.
An advertisement promises a free trial of Dr. Lee R. Chin's Chi Roote, Barks and herbs to one person per location. The notice asks readers to write to 1% Hall Safe Building, Sav ing him in your own words, and claims the remedies have cured more women than any known method.
A collage of reader questions and Miss Grey responses on social etiquette romance finances and grooming. Topics include sending wedding gifts acknowledging cards garnishment of wages green soap for blackheads and relationship advice to a 17 year old about promising fidelity.
Ruth Holmes of 310 80th Ave will marry Richard W. Huntoon of 2808 Washington St on Wednesday September 6 at the bride’s parents residence. The notice lists numerous names including Axel Swanson and Patrick Burns among others in Seattle Kent Wilton Creek Portland and Bellevue.
Women school teachers in Russia’s higher schools receive the same wage schedule as men with equal pension rights. Discussion on the move shows a strong sentiment that women should be paid equally for equal work.
Instructional note warns against using milk cream under 24 hours old and insists on ice cold bowl cream and whisk. It emphasizes keeping equipment cold and avoiding discussing problems to prevent magnification of trouble.
A plea targeted at so called Jolly Good Fellows in Seattle urging recognition of drinking problems. The Neal Institute’s Three Day Treatment for the Drink Habit is praised for helping recoveries and sobriety. Readers are urged to write or call The Ned Institute at East Howell and 16th Avenue Seattle for a copy of The Jolly Good Fellow booklet.
A Star Publishing Co. notice dated August 27 191 warns Minnesota food products meet state requirements and are form in all respects to the state standard.
A sample of A Kristoferson's Pasteurized Milk purchased in Seattle on August 17 1911 passed tests for butter fat and total solids and showed no preservatives per state and national dairy laws. The analysis was conducted by Falkenburg and Laucks for The Star Pure Food Department.
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