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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1912
Page
5
An advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a safe blood purifer that cleanses the blood and removes pimples, black heads, liver spots, rash, and eczema. It claims a rapid transformation in a week and urges readers to buy a 56 box at any drug store.
A dated plea page features missives from readers seeking guidance from Cynthia Grey. Letters reveal personal regrets about relationships, marriage, finances, and future plans. Advice addresses illicit pregnancies, engagement norms, practical money tips, and living arrangements in a sentimental tone.
A letter from a contented wife describes a happy married life on a modest income. She notes $14 weekly for a family of five and her husband’s joy in staying home. The reply encourages contentment and warns against chasing costly social outings.
A notice section notes many entries lack names or addresses. It mentions that a stamped self addressed envelope yields prompt replies, quoting Cynthia Grby as the signer or point of contact.
A pair of university freshmen ask if kissing after a walk implies fault and whether to pursue further ties. A 17 year old asks if a mature love with a 19 year old is possible and appropriate. The column offers blunt guidance on manners and aging boundaries.
For the benefit of a mother and eight children the Cosmopolitan club will hold a candy sale and program at 7 p.m. this evening at the W A 40 and Beneca. Admission is 10 cents.
A 25 cent package of Pape's Cold Compound is advertised to end grippe and break up severe colds by dosing every two hours until three consecutive doses are taken. The claim says it relieves headache fever runny nose sore throat and rheumatic twinges with no quinine and suggests no substitute.
A column notes the thinness craze among women, arguing for diet and exercise to reduce fat. It critiques fads, urges sensible energy balance, and praises full figure health with emphasis on posture, breathing, and a strong appearance.
A guarantee is attached to every receipted bill, bearing the signatures of both the operator and the manager, ensuring a formal commitment linked to the bill. The statement underscores an accountability measure within the billing process.
A widower escorts his fourth wife around town, visiting a cemetery and a tombstone erected by the husband. The nearsighted bride asks him to read the inscriptions aloud, and he names multiple wives of John Smith. She leans in to read the bottom line and finds Be ye also ready.
Caroline Bartlett Crane of Kalamazoo led a club study on meat, investigated local slaughterhouses, and inspired meat inspection reforms. Her probing sparked statewide concern from Coldwater to Cheboygan, changing club meals and rallying lawmakers to act.
A quirky collection of health and language tips including Missouri flower name goldenrod, bunion care with iodine, proper phrasing for complexion, and cautions on hair growth and diet. It also cites the U S Coin Co address and odd household advice on weight, sleep, and daily routines.
Practical kitchen tip asks readers to keep coarse sandpaper near the sink to scrape rust from utensils irons knives and the top of a steel range. A steel crochet hook also helps pull out basings for busy sewers, offering a handy alternative to a ripper.
Sewing advice explains reinforcing children's underwaists by sewing a sturdy tape from armhole to first button, attaching a brass ring, folding the tape back to the armhole, and pinning to the ring to prevent tears.
A tablespoonful of sweet milk added to each yolk prevents curdling when yolks are added to boiling milk.
Use old night gowns to cover your best dresses when hung in a closet. This method prevents lint and dust from settling on garments, keeping them clean and ready for wear.
A reader describes a makeshift ironing aid using a bent tin basin, a penny knob from a coffee pot, and placement over trons on ironing day. The setup is claimed to heat faster with less fire, extending usefulness of old items.
A home remedy suggests removing onion smells by washing the dish, filling with cold water, adding a large handful of wood ashes, soaking for several hours, then washing again to neutralize the odor.
The speaker outlines a plan to raise funds to supply street car systems and expects to sell 200000 fenders. They project earning 7500000 dollars over ten years and paying dividends on 750000 shares, claiming a 100 percent annual return.
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