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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
7
A reader argues that the current marriage and divorce system causes many divorces and urges laws to prevent expedient marriages. The writer describes personal hardship, calls for policy changes, and outlines cynical advice on obtaining alimony and divorce, emphasizing women’s legal protection and reforms.
The excerpt blends crochet directions for an open mesh stitch with a defiant divorce narrative. It includes row instructions and a taunting counsel about pursuing a default divorce, warning a wife to secure funds and abandon the husband for another. The passage ends with the phrase INNOCENCE.
An advertisement urges readers to use Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar, taken as a tablespoon four times daily, to treat catarrh and middle ear deafness. It claims the formula acts on blood and mucous surfaces to relieve distressing head noises and suggests the remedy is cheap and easy to use.
Mexico plans to break up vast Sonora ranches and sell subdivided parcels to small farmers, aiming to broaden land ownership and stimulate local agriculture. The move signals a shift from large estates to distributed plots and new farming opportunities.
Jane Lorimer confides in Martha about her grief over Bob's illness and Deb's aid as she longs for comfort. Martha urges resilience, noting shared sorrow and urging not to give up while pondering Bob’s secret pain and the mystery surrounding Ted and Deb.
Melt 4 tablespoons brown sugar with 2 teaspoons water to form a clear syrup. Warm custard cups and coat with caramel. Beat 2 eggs with 1% cups milk 2 tablespoons brown sugar and salt then pour into cups. Bake in a hot water bath until set. Turn out and serve with chopped hickory nuts.
Embroidery enhances a chic velour frock worn by a model in dark blue veldyn with gray embroidery. The dress features a gathered skirt with a harem hem and a long blouse topped by a low-cut chiffon vest with a high stock and ruche detail adding an extra inch.
A retroad touts 25 percent off Boys' Knickerbocker Suits ages 8 to 18. Suits are well tailored, made of durable fabrics, with a variety of patterns, pitched as practical Christmas gifts for boys.
An assortment of garments and accessories for men and boys listed with dollar ranges. Items include Mackinaws sweaters gloves nightgowns pajamas and pants with prices from about 59 cents to 12 dollars. Domestic shop offers boys and men's outerwear and basics in varied sizes.
A description outlines a sleeve with a fare from the elbow highlighted by frilled edges. A skirt is divided into squares with gray silk floss, while the blouse is embroidered in an ornate design in the same gray. The vest and ruchings are gray.
When bathing feet, add a tablespoon of borax to the water. Brush the feet vigorously with a cuff brush, dry thoroughly. Rub with cold cream for oil and finish by dusting with talcum powder.
Prof. W. J. Gross of Kingston Washington praises Tanlac after months of fatigue loss of appetite and rheumatic pain. He reports improved appetite weight gain restful sleep and regained energy and enjoyment in work after six bottles. Bartell Drug Stores Seattle sells Tanlac.
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