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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
6
An editorial urges each health department to establish a publicity bureau led by a medically knowledgeable editor. It argues newspapers can educate the public on infant mortality prevention and that funding gaps stem from public opinion and political representatives. It advocates visiting nurses to instruct mothers and care for sick babies, insisting infant health is society’s duty.
A 20 year old writes of a five year romance tormented by a possessive boyfriend and a jealous rival. The advisor suggests self care, avoiding public affection, and improving personal grooming while discouraging nagging and gossip, urging the reader to stop being mushy to win respect.
An old home remedy advertises mixing sugar syrup with Pinex pine extract to treat coughs. It claims relief within hours for bronchial issues and whooping cough, touts stomach-friendly taste, and notes Seattle druggists back the formula with satisfaction guarantees.
Observations critique social rules for women and marriage. It notes that wealth and status come from a husband, many old maids lack belonging, and some wives must boost their husbands. It argues self-consciousness hinders action, advises choosing one business and imitating a burr, and jokes about appearance and pride in courtship. It mentions Venise lace on jabots and frills.
From Uncle Sam’s Cook Book, Chefa in the Department of Agriculture presents two recipes: Sweet Potato Cobbler with thin biscuit crust layers and sweet potato filling baked until done, served with drawn butter. Also Sweet Potatoes Baked with Apples layers of potatoes and apples, sugar, butter, and hot water baked slowly for an hour, served steaming hot.
The latest fashion notes emphasize small French details that distinguish the new one piece afternoon dresses. The understated elegance chosen by designers centers on refined draping and chic accents to elevate daytime wear.
Miss Alice French known as Octave Thanet inspires thoughtful interest with her book My Inheritance addressing the Negro question. A Massachusetts native and Abbott Academy alumna, she now resides in Davenport Iowa.
A look at Mary, a sarcastic girl who prides herself on sharp wit and clever remarks. Friends note her caustic humor may attract some, yet many fear the social harm and unpopularity that can follow such biting repartee.
The 1915 Panama exposition will be boosted at the New England club dinner to be held December 6 at the Boylton Avenue Unitarian church. An entertaining Panama canal talk is on the program with active participation planned from representatives of Oregon and California.
Misner recounts a narrow cave encounter where a man squeezed inside and faced a large male bear. Without a visible gun he drew a blade and stabbed the bear. A brief struggle followed before a gun discharged by accident and the bear died.
In Monticello New York William Mizner of Grahameville recounts a bear hunt where he killed three black bears at a cave after building a smoke fire. Within about 25 minutes the first three bears appeared one by one and were slain, then he inadvertently killed a fourth.
A reader questions the need for coughing and asks whether a doctor recommends Ayer's Cherry Pectoral and if the doctor’s guidance should be final. The passage presents a curiosity about treatment and medical advice.
Wilburtha N. 3 Dee and Joe Mary Lowla, 24, advertise for a husband with good habits and sufficient income to support a wife. The seeker rejects courtship, has many replies from acquaintances, and believes couples often grow unhappy after marriage once they know each other well.
Wenatchee citizens urge moving the state capitol to the city in the central region, citing its location, busy trains, and prominent apple industry as reasons for a statewide wake up. The Commercial Club meeting pressed for Wenatchee’s selection as the new capital.
In Hoston Dee 1 patrolman Joseph Beaver was startled by a man desperately signaling. The man William Armitage, 63, shouted a burst of good news arrival at his home this morning, insisting there is nothing to fear and praising a fine young twin.
Justice Aspinwall, in Brooklyn Supreme Court, warned that contemplating matrimony could alter minds and lead to football as an easier game. The court heard a string of divorce cases as Ethel Leneve failed to arrive on the steamship Majen tle as rumored.
A Seattle store announces an extraordinary sale of cloaks suits wraps gowns and millinery starting Friday December 2. The seasonwide markdowns run from one fourth to one half off regular prices with each item marked with a green sale tag.
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