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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1917
Page
3
A noted essay laments neglect of little girls while praising other family members for wartime roles. It argues mothers and leaders failed to guide girls toward wholesome activities and loyalty, urging adults to provide proper, wholesome amusements to keep girls from seeking forbidden excitement.
Fragmentary market text includes scattered numbers and disjoint phrases. No coherent stock names or figures extractable as a full report.
Wartime shortages strain table elegance but home cooks can improvise stylish meals. The article urges transforming bean loaf, vegetable pies, and baked corn bread into appealing dishes with simple garnishes. It highlights clever presentations as substitutes for spoiled imports.
Report notes the mentions of triplets in Oregon Wisconsin and Washington with emphasis on young America linked terms. No clear event details or dates provided.
Lady Pennoyer, daughter of the late Lord Alex Paget, married A. B. E. Pennoyer, second secretary at the American embassy in London. She was widow of Capt. Lord Ingestre, who died in service in 1915. Her son is heir to the earldom of Shrewsbury.
Mike Shea runs the bus station hot dog stand at Camp Lewis in Tacoma. During meatless and wheatless days he serves eggs and tamales or war bread in place of buns. He says it is war and people must adjust though he loses money on Hoover days.
In New York on December 31 a taupe duvetyn coat features wide fur trim along the collar and down the front with four narrow bands at the hem. The sleeves are unfurred and a heavy silk cord adds ornament. The matching hat uses moleskin fur with chenille and feather accents.
A distressed wife asks whether to confront her husband about rumors and sightings of him with another woman. The adviser urges speaking kindly, avoiding accusations, and seeking a clear explanation while noting neighbors often spread gossip. The guidance emphasizes calm, measured confrontation and preserving the family.
A reader seeks help reuniting with a former fiancée who won t answer letters. The columnist suggests heartfelt contact or a meeting to explain the request, noting enlistment could help. A second reader asks how to recover stolen goods after a promise to return them fades. The advice is to have an attorney send a demand letter or pursue court action. A third reader asks about preserving eggs in water glass as it thickens. the expert says thickening is normal and to cook some to ensure freshness.
A reader signing as A SHIPBUILDER argues in defense of shipyard wages versus draft exemptions. He notes skilled workers earn 5 to 7 dollars daily while unskilled earn 3.25, helpers 3.60, and claims cost of living leaves shipyard laborers no better off than soldiers.
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