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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1912
Page
5
A new method to quiet sleeping babies was shown by Mrs. Harry G. Zanter. She used a telephone to sing a lullaby to an infant left at home by its mother during bridge, with the baby in a basket beside the phone receiver.
Mrs. Black of the American peace and arbitration league spoke at Sherry's on municipal markets and foreign systems. She urged American women to market like Europeans to cut living costs. Mrs. Belmont at Newport is cleaning graft from her kitchens, firing four chefs and vowing four more if needed.
Charter Oak Heaters and Modern Furniture Company present Debs at Dreamland on Sunday night Doors open at 6 45 Reserved seats BBC admission 250.
The speaker cites Pope Leo XIII and socialist platform ideas to argue that the fruits of a worker’s labor belong to the worker. He contrasts private property with socialist aims of collective ownership and democratic management of production. He asks if it is just that others enjoy the results of another’s labor.
A satirical piece warns women against bold fashion choices and insists restraint over vivid colors and mismatched garments. It mocks strict dress norms and urges modest, coordinated styles to avoid social ridicule and a displeased husband.
Practical homemaking tips on dyes for plumes and stain removal. It notes fermenting grape juice with milk and eggs to affect blood, suggests alcohol on fruit stain before laundering, outlines fines for pound release, and recommends cedar and fir transplant timing. It also covers marital property rules, soft silk cleaning with gasoline, and a home hair tonic made from lightly beaten egg.
A simple door mat idea uses a frame of outside lumber with alternating strips of rope and wood. Begin by nailing rope to the frame then place a wood strip, repeating until the frame is filled, then seal with the opposite frame side to finish.
A new outing and winter garment called the mackinaw is described as ideal for rough, windy weather. Made of soft worsted with a plain back, it features a shawl fringe, a loose belt, four pockets, and a large collar that turns up to cover the ears, enhancing length and warmth.
Advertising brief promotes Kodak finishing services at Owl Studio 1104 First Avenue with free developing and low printing rates available day and night.
Cut cucumbers lengthwise in two and scoop seeds to create boats. Fill with salad mixture, then cover with dressing for a crisp serving.
A teen writer asks Miss Grey how to handle kissing advances from a 24 year old man after two weeks. The reply urges self control, setting firm boundaries, and exchanging greetings only. Other letters advise on resisting temptation and improving character.
A reader asks Miss Grey about engagement constraints after an anticipated two year wait. Mercedes suggests that if the couple plans marriage and they live in the same town, she should avoid other suitors. if he is away, allowing occasional escorts may be reasonable.
A distressed letter from two girls pleads guidance after a risky automobile outing. Cynthia Grey offers support, promising help and reassurance that life can be improved through guidance and self care. She invites the writers to visit and provide an address for correspondence.
A reader asks if churchgoing Christians steal neighbor cow bells. The reply says no real Christian will steal, notes that church members are not all Christians, and urges verifying the thief before making accusations.
A reader asks if it is her place to kiss first at home. The reply argues that small disagreements over affectionate greetings can grow into larger rifts, urging wives to greet husbands with a welcoming kiss on their homecoming.
In a domestic column a reader asks how to handle a husband who leaves her alone and spends money with friends. The adviser urges genuine kindness and pleasant conduct at home to rekindle affection, not artificial charm.
Debs Moore Theatre hosts a Sunday night program with doors at 6 45 and reserved seating at 25 cents a seat. The brief notice outlines pricing and timing for the event.
Dear Mise Grey we request a school yell for Cle Elum students. The chant includes Rip zip zip zip zam zam boo we are we are true true blue and claim we are the best in all the realm. From our Cle Elum rip zip zip zip 2am 7am boo.
The Bon Marche in Seattle raised the citys largest flag at daybreak to greet the Panama Exposition Boosters who arrived from San Francisco. The banner read Welcome, Panama Exposition Boosters, 1915 and expressed Seattleites warm reception for the Flying Legion.
A 19 year old seeks guidance on kissing when pressured by a girl and how to handle peers who taunt him as "Wing." The answer urges restraint, equality in consent, and suggests learning the waltz before the two step. ignore taunts and avoid fights.
A reader asks about a wife described as almost an angel in many ways but very wilful, seeking guidance on managing temperament in marriage. The piece frames a counsel column tone.
Schedule details for Everett to Seattle and Seattle to Everett trains. Limited trains at 10:30 a.m. and 6:26 p.m. with various local and freight trains listed. Ticket offices noted in Seattle near Westlake and Green Lake area. PACIFIC-WORTH WAST TRACTION COMPANY timetable data.
Fragmentary OCR shows times and routes for Everett to Snohomish interurban trips. Numbers and garbled text suggest passenger times such as 7 30, 8 50, and 10 00 with unclear endpoints and fares.
A lawyer's opinion of title is declaratory and does not insure against forgeries insanity minority unknown heirs or undisclosed defects. It shows record matters but offers no security against misrepresentation or fraudulent deeds. Title Insurance is the only security you are entitled to and will receive if you insist.
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