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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
5
A garbled text fragment mentions corn callouses frost buce aching and a spoonful of Cato foot-bath giving instant relief with any drug. The legible items hint at home remedy ideas but lack coherent actions or named entities.
A reader living far from home pleads for Christmas companionship and sympathy. He, a college man, explains loneliness, prior joys, and regret, and is urged to seek solace by visiting children in a hospital and sharing stories of college life.
Readers are told not all letters can be answered in the paper and many lack names or addresses. A stamped self addressed envelope yields a prompt reply from Cynthia Grey.
A man with talent and good manners struggles with a whisky addiction that costs him jobs and money. His friend asks for guidance to reform him. The response says change must start in the man’s mind and offers help if a stamped self addressed envelope is sent.
A collection of humorous phrases and platitudes about anniversaries lawyering deeds libraries odor removal and a recipe for odor control. It notes a 24 comet experiment finding that a horse does not lift all four feet from the ground at once.
The piece describes a winter ensemble featuring a black chiffon velvet dinner gown with a white chiffon underskirt, each flounce edged in fur fringe. The bodice uses white lace with fur and pearl embroidery. A pearl feathered cape completes the look, with a pearl and bird of paradise feather accessory.
A damaged personal notice from Cynthia Grey asks for an address or a letter to share general character information to help young girls. She promises privacy and discretion, saying nothing will be made public and she will respond personally.
A 50 cent box of Stuart's Calcium Wafers is advertised as a blood purifier that clears impurities and promises to remove blemishes such as pimples blackheads liver spots rash and eczema. The ad urges daily use and appeals to readers to improve appearance and confidence.
The article urges the working girl to protect health through fresh air wholesome food and sensible clothing. It warns against tight openwork stockings and low shoes in bad weather and stresses equanimity, a calm demeanor, and a pleasant smile to ease daily stress and improve conditions at work.
Secretary W. F. Snow of the state board of health accuses Sacramento churches of owning lodging houses that exploit occupants. He says some church properties generate revenue from such establishments, describing them as conducted against humanity.
Munich reports the death of Prince Luitpold, regent of Bavaria and king’s uncle, following bronchitis illness. Born March 12, 1821, his passing ends a several weeks sickness in the Bavarian capital.
Brooks inventor of the Agoteare offers a trial appliance for rupture claimed to cure without salves or harness. He says he cured himself and many patients over 30 years and will send a free illustrated book and testimonials. Include free coupon to request details and prices.
A satirical parade of bachelor voices ages 31 to 87 arguing why they stay single. They cite dress costs, work, mothers, and urban temptations, while contrasting marriage as law based on property with love based wedlock. An anarchist bachelor and an appeal from Miss Grey conclude with reader participation.
Elegant rooms at low rates advertised for Hotel Vir us located at Eighth and Virginia near Estrake, with Elliott 803 referenced in the notice.
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