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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1909
Page
3
The Star prints letters seeking marriage partners with personal confessions and domestic tips. A widowed reader urged finding a home with a refined couple, while a bachelor described homespun duties and warm hospitality. Other letters from single men claim honesty and ready to marry for a simple life.
Manager Aaronson of the Seattle cafe shares a set of Christmas dishes designed for two. Recipes include a cold French dressing served on ice, a Cold Crab Meat Special with crab meat mayonnaise and paprika, a Lobster substitute option, a hot Sauce for Oysters Roasted in Shell, a Green Peppers and chicken dish, and a Coffee Brule with brandy or Kirsch.
Holiday novelty display features a wide range of goods from Utility Bags and Opera Bags to Beechnut Work Boxes and Hat Pin Holders. Leather novelties, linen novelties, desk sets, scrap books, and sofa pillows are offered at special prices with numerous styles including embroidered linen, silk tapestries, and bungalow shaped pillows.
A fragmented, dated monologue reflects a widow describing her life, work to survive, and a wish for companionship. She contrasts her past choices with a desire for a stable second marriage, seeking a homely partner among hopeful suitors and the idea of a better future.
A 45 year old widower requests assistance through The Star to find a home for women. The brief notice references his desire to support female residents and asks for information or contact through the newspaper.
A puzzling letter fragment discusses love and personal travel through twelve countries. The writer claims never finding true satisfaction and mentions being Irish by birth. The note references a person labeled C. H. No. 4 and asks to be acquainted.
The letter writer disputes the idea that any marriage guarantees happiness without congeniality. They question whether a bachelor will recognize the right partner, arguing that true contentment requires harmony of temperament and suggesting someone with good judgment could find lasting happiness if they meet the right person.
A letter in The Star office requests addresses for Clara D and A L Brunette Widow who sent their locations to F B 8. They seek the address of B G Down and Out. Also asking for the addresses of 902 P B Bremerton and Contractor K L Gen Del.
The article extols nursing as a lucrative and noble field for young women, detailing three months of unpaid probation, typical early pay of 5 to 8 dollars a month during training, and a graduate nurse earning at least 25 dollars weekly plus board, urging passion for the work. It also includes a reader Q and A about removing linseed oil from cotton using a homemade cleansing fluid with castile soap ammonia saltpeter and water.
To remove fresh paint odor place hay lightly sprinkled with chloride of lime in a closed room for several hours. The mixture absorbs fumes and fresh air helps clear remaining smell. Ensure ventilation after treatment.
Practical advice on baby care mentions protecting a dress during teething, using a shield and bindings, absorbing spills, and tacking edges. It notes open air exercise aids nerves and digestion, while reading and rocking provide comfort. Reading on streetcars is also said to ease discomfort for busy people.
Readable text describes preparing a layered fish bake with buttered cracker crumbs and milk. Create alternating layers of flaked cold cooked fish and crumbs, topping with crumbs. Bake uncovered until top turns a delicate brown and serve hot.
A reflective essay argues that women in love misread men's feelings, while non lovers can judge well. It notes that fear of appearing cheap scares away suitors, and that men prefer effort over easy wins. The piece urges naturalness and self worth as the best approach.
A reader asks how to clean a white baby skin cloth coat without losing its curl and requests a marble cake recipe. Instructions include corn meal rub, drying brush method, and a full marble cake method with butter sugar vanilla and spices. The column then discusses nursing as a career for Ambitious Betty and cautions against manicuring and hairdressing for those with a common school education.
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