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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1920
Page
13
Community notices describe a tea at Mrs. Wood's home inviting those interested in the J H School project, with attendees from Mount Baker Park. A Progressive Dinner precedes a Sunset Club fancy dress ball, eight couples plan themed meals before attending the dance, amid university and club events in the area.
Miss McClellan hosts an informal gathering at 264 Cross Tea Room drawing about fifty couples from the high and University sets for an attractive dancing evening. Mrs John R McLean chaired the dance with Mr Otis Inglis entertaining friends, featuring music and cards with high scores credited to Brown Cloud Prentice and several named guests.
When a faucet or other joint is corroded it may be released by soaking the stiff joint with strong ammonia. The ammonia should be left on for a short time and renewed occasionally to soften the verdigris and dissolve copper salts easing the joint release.
The article advises never combing or brushing hair when damp. It recommends towel drying by brisk rubbing until dry, then brushing. It warns that drying with heat damages hair and that curling damp hair causes breakage and steam harms the scalp.
A basic noodle method uses 1 egg 1 tablespoon water and salt mixed with flour to form a stiff dough. Knead roll thin boil and cut into strips then dry briefly. Add to boiling clear soup and cook until tender for a light noodle dish.
Soak newspapers in water then tear into strips and scatter across floors. The damp sheets absorb most of the dust, letting you sweep clean without a full house cleaning afterward.
A stream of notices shows Mr and Mrs Edward J Garrett leaving February 21 for California with children. Several others like Mrs J F Terry and Mrs Casper Sharples head to California or Virginia for illness and visits. Various residents including Mr Ransom Calkins Sr, Mrs Elmer Theodore Foss, and Capt J H Constantine plan business or relocation trips to Montana Los Angeles Vancouver Seattle New York and Chicago.
In cold weather a dish mop protects hands by allowing hotter water for washing dishes with one hand. The mop’s tightly bound strings form a compact swab, needing careful drying and daily sunning to stay clean and sanitary.
A report from the Women's State Medical society banquet in New York shows one third of the 6000 women physicians in the United States are registered for war relief work.
A long listing of meetings and programs from various clubs and associations. Caleidh Club, Clionian Club, Seattle Music Study Club, Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae, Shawondasee Club, One Hundred and Four Club, Aquilla Lodge, Canadian Woman's Club, Dorcas Circle, Writers' Club, Broadway P T A, Seattle Central Mothers Congress, Jefferson Heights Community Club, Alki Community sing, and related events with dates times and host addresses. Notable venues include Mrs. David B. Fryer home and 1223 Eighth Ave West, Broadways high school, and Y W C A.
Multiple group meetings and events listed including Alki Women's Improvement Club at 2 p.m. with Mrs Jessie M Elliott and hostesses, North Broadway Circle of First Presbyterian at Sylvia B home, Luncheon at 1 p.m. Green Lake car to Kaufman station, Walla Walla PTA campfire and demonstrations, Century Club meetings at 2:30 p.m., Woman's Civic Club at Mrs Allen’s home, Capitol Hill car route to program, Beattie Federation and W C T regular meets, Senator Ing speaking on the Eighteenth Amendment, West Seattle Commercial Club meeting at 8 p.m., and a night school for adult blind at Red Cross rooms 315 University Street.
If indigestion troubles you, take Pape's Diapepsin to neutralize acidity. The ad claims noticeable relief in five minutes and promotes a cheap antacid taken at drug stores for upset stomach, fermenting food, and stomach distress.
The Lorimer yacht waits as Bob Chrys and allies endure a Mexico quake. Don Manuel, Donna Camilla, and Certeis thread a dangerous plot while Chrys faces uncertain fate. The story ponders love, loyalty, and possible rescue after disaster.
Dartmouth Alumni will dine and entertain Ernest M Hopkins, head of the New England college, when he arrives here March 22.
Cherry's Style Shop advertises a clearance sale on women's and misses' apparel with a large assortment of stylish items. The offer highlights very liberal monthly terms and urges customers to buy now for present or future needs at attractive prices. Located at 207 Rialto Building on Second Ave between Madison and Spring, over Pig'n Whistle.
A wartime letter urges readers to witness frontline scenes in Paris stations and in France to inspire real Christian acts. It condemns moralizing and favors mercy for those touched by war, urging treatment of Miss Knowles with fairness and calling for honesty about wartime hardships.
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