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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1912
Page
5
An advertisement-like piece attacks patent medicines and Christian Science as frauds. It promotes Natural Therapy Eclectica and naturopathy, touting Dr. Rudolph and a Seattle lecture offering free information for truth seekers. It claims cures from natural treatments and warns against quack specialists.
A reader asks how to repair a misread affection issue with two seventeen year old girls. The columnist advises clarifying intentions, sending a note to both sisters, and apologizing to the older for the mistaken gesture. If the friendship isn’t welcomed, step back and do nothing further.
A wife seeks advice as her husband struggles to find work and rely on charity. The columnist urges the husband to support his wife and child, suggests legal notice to compel support, and notes that the wife may work if he contributes. The option of contacting the Brotherhood League at 611 King St for help is mentioned.
A vivid remark praises Dolly from Barnaby Rudge describing her beauty vitality and charm as she appears in youth and a flattering gown. The writer notes her healthful bloom and sparkling eyes highlighting a rougish yet appealing face.
A reader asks for the Seven Great Mysteries of History and about punctuation. Cynthia Grey addresses alimony, court duties, and a young couple's finances. A subscriber queries about marriage bills and a young woman’s dating life and dress length.
A reader asks whether the bride should say I do or yea and whether the groom places the ring and if he harms the bride after the ceremony. The reply notes Catholic and other church forms vary less than justice of the peace rites, with I do common and obedience often omitted. The ring is typically offered by the officiant and returned to the groom to place on the bride’s finger. the groom may kiss the bride.
A fragmented note discusses dream origins and mind dwelling on subjects. It cites a man who dreamed of fish after reading all day about nothing and finds a fish image in a page. It also remarks that dreams affect only if one lets them and mentions Texas homestead claims for young unmarried girls at age 21.
An old advertisement touts a patent hair tonic promising to revive thin faded hair. It claims to restore strong roots, add luster, and make hair look healthier, with pricing noted as 50 cents or $1 per bottle.
A reader asks about provisional patent protection and potential theft of an invention before patenting. Miss Grey advises contacting the Patent Office for full guidance and notes that improvements by others could obtain their own patents. The second reader seeks guidance on wedding ceremonies and whether all officiants use the same vows and wording.
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