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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1911
Page
5
A beauty column urges daily vegetable oil soap to cleanse pores and soften skin. Anita Norris offers to answer readers questions by mail, promoting a rainwater cleanse over hard water and advocating regular facials to prevent pimples and blackheads.
A reader asks if accepting an expensive ring from a man is proper since there is no engagement, noting she does not care for him and requests guidance. The writer replies that a well bred girl should not accept such presents unless under an engagement seal, implying a social rule against accepting gifts of this kind.
Spanish dancer Belle Otero proclaims that a woman reaches peak loveliness at forty one, arguing youth fades as middle age defines charm and grace. She claims forty is when passion and self awareness awaken, while younger women still chase vanity and illusion.
A house wife style remedy recommends glycerin based lotions to soften hands. Benzoin glycerin and rosewater solution is applied after washing and before drying to keep skin white and plump, with a care to push back cuticles and rub in well.
Vernah Buck daughter of Attor Buck married Darrell Por at Wide's home with Rev Lingen officiating at 6:30 AM. Genevieve Gill was bridesmaid and William Gill best man. Couple to visit the East then settle in Los Angeles in October. Bride is cousin of Miles Moore and nephew of Police Chief Bannick.
A fragmented advertisement describes routines for scalp care with frequent shampooing in hot weather and a quick drying hair rinse. It promotes spurmas lotion to clear skin impurities, and a tonic recipe with sugar and hardene to cleanse the body, claiming improved complexion and vitality.
A multi question page in a 1920s column features readers asking Miss Grey about hair growth and styling, scalp care, sun exposure, makeup basics, and fashion. Answers mix practical tips with period style advice, including hair care routines, avoidance of sun, and simple remedies.
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