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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1912
Page
5
Practical guide for sewing children's outerwear and accessories. Describes simple coat designs in brown broadcloth and black corduroy with white collars, white buttons, and lace or embroidery trimming. Notes removable trim for laundering, interchangeable collars, and versatile outfits suitable for growing children.
The program features Jimmie Barry and Truman Rice with lively chatter and tumbling acts, Bobby Heath delivering laughs, and a skit titled Monday. Chris Richards entertains with Hinglish humor, Little Mother adds pathos, and the Schmettans perform classic balancing feats. The Pantages bill touts the Six Castrillions as the fastest acrobats in the world with the Cuban team also appearing.
A mix of acts draws applause as the Castrillians show strong skills while The Two Worths present a nautical sketch, possibly staged but not confirmed off stage. The Four Avotos deliver real music on xylophones and Eckert and Francis as The Comedy Teutons provide genuine laughs. George Rowley displays nimble feet and Hilliar showcases striking patter.
The Seattle production of David Harum had a strong reception and should draw audiences all week. The play’s charm lies in witty dialogue and droll humor, though it lacks action. Gdy Usher stars in the title role.
The Empress week headliner Circumstantial Evidence depicts a murder trial jury as eleven vote for conviction and one for acquittal. Harry Burkhardt shines as the stubborn juror. John Neff, Mozarts, Ed and Minnie Foster, the Quaker Maids, and the Bimbos provide strong supporting acts in a tense, well staged program.
Dear Miss Grey letters discuss a heavy 20 year cigar smoker father and a 16 year old son who has just started smoking. The writer fears long term health effects and asks for guidance while the expert urges looking up statistics to prove tobacco’s harm and notes one strong constitution aside from broader evidence.
An anonymous reader shares her experience of early marriage, leaving her husband, and entering a high earning but perilous sex trade, warning that many girls suffer abuse, disease, and ruin for money. Other letters discuss engagement rings, childrearing, and social advice, including how to handle a neglected invitation to a show.
A young wife writes to Mies Grey about marital tension and suggests giving a husband “his own medicine” when he ignores affectionate acts. She notes she would stop answering letters after brief replies and observes some husbands respond to warmth while others do not. Another reader describes a suitor who spoke to her friend during a visit.
A newspaper reader touts Parisian Sage as a dandruff cure and scalp cleaner with a money back guarantee. An Fulton Missouri woman endorses its hair growth and asks customers to refuse substitutes, while Giroux Mfg Co backs dealers for a strong guarantee.
A brief note from Cynthia Grey offers help with personal ads promising privacy and confidentiality and inviting readers to send their ad addresses to receive assistance. The message asserts trustworthiness and asserts nothing will be made public.
A young woman asks Miss Grey if a love interest who seemed like a brother still loves her after promising to write and failing to respond. She battles doubt and fear of being used while seeking guidance on how to proceed.
Readers are reminded that not all letters can be answered in the paper and some lack names or addresses. A stamped self addressed envelope will elicit a prompt reply from Cynthia Grey.
A letter argues that men waste money while women strive for modest purchases. The writer rejects the label of extravagance for women, calls bachelors to quit dance halls, and hopes to find a man like her father, clean and pure minded. She notes many friends are workers or educated women who want mutual effort in marriage.
Billie Burke suggests 10 small cold cream jars turned into affordable perfume cream gifts. Use orange flower water and benzoin, heat ingredients, cool, whip, and package in white tissue with holly ribbon. Ten jars cost about 1.50, offering a thoughtful alternative to ostentatious presents.
The doctor advises washing the face once daily with cold water, using hot and cold rinses after baths, and avoiding soap on the face. Teeth should be brushed twice daily with horizontal and vertical motions and cleaned inside the teeth to prevent decay. Read only in good light with proper posture and avoid twilight or firelight.
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