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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1913
Page
5
Ad copy pitches Cascarets as a cure for biliousness and digestive discomfort. It claims cleansing of liver and intestines, relief from sour stomach, headaches, coated tongue, and gas. The product targets men and children, priced at 10 cents a box, promising morning-wake clarity.
A reader asks about marriage after a prior love and a possible long distance union. The columnist cautions against marrying for convenience, urges choosing love, and suggests discussing schooling options. Other letters ask about dress length, social visits, and a five year relationship with a cautious fiancé.
Dear Mise Grey answers two letters about gift expense with engagement duration. It says expensive gifts risk awkward feelings if marriage fails. It notes engagement length depends on circumstances and warns against rushing to marriage. It also features a student asking about balancing housework, work, and school while caring for family.
An 1920s style medical patent claim touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural, reliable remedy for indigestion and related ailments. The ad asserts the pills aid digestion when the stomach and intestines lag, improving appetite and comfort with no harm to adults or children.
A reader asks if a 15 year old girl may attend dances with her brother. The adviser says if the brother is responsible, chaperones her, and she does not stay late, there is no harm in attending a dance occasionally.
A reader admonishes that visiting the YWCA reveals many worthwhile girls, in contrast to the behavior the letter-writer criticizes, urging readers to reconsider the value of such gatherings.
A garbled list of trivia covers topics from tree lifespans to languages and landmarks. It notes Michigan’s Mt. Porcupine height, a Florida wireless station, and a Pasadena Rose Carnival. It mentions the Key home, lab exams, patent plans, a San Francisco fair feature, and various household tips.
Idah McGlone Gibson profiles Ethel Roosevelt, describing her as the well known yet private daughter of Theodore Roosevelt. The piece praises her simplicity, affability, curiosity about world affairs, and needlework skill while noting her engagement to Dr. Richard Derby and predicting a bright future as a bride.
A vintage remedy claims Harbo Compound mixed with bay rum glyc erine and water darkens gray hair and beard, stops dandruff, and invigorates follicles. It promises a non staining, long lasting effect and suggests asking the druggist to order it if unavailable.
Train timetable shows limited trains from Everett to Brattle with morning departures at 9 06 am and 6 0 am and frequent local trains throughout the day. Freight services operate from both lines. Ticket offices listed at Beattie Fifth Ave near Westlaney Greens and Ajas Drag Store Fifth and Greenwood.
An advertisement claims thin people should seek health and weight gain using Samose, a food additive that supposedly blends with meals to build flesh and tissue. Bartell Drug Co sells Samose with a Rentine guarantee promising refunds if it fails to perform as claimed.
The International Institute of Music of New York offers a free complete course in piano organ violin mandolin guitar banjo cello and more for readers who later promote the institute. Lessons arrive weekly with simple instruction and photographs. a small weekly postage sheet music fee of about 14 cents applies.
An article notes how fashion books differ from real wear as Miss Clara Claxton, daughter of P P Claxton, wears a white charmeuse gown at a capital reception. The skirt is simple and dancing length with a surplice bodice ribbon bow and accordion-pleated satin back panels, reflecting spring style in Washington.
R N Potter of Bristol Indiana reports a farm oddity a hen that laid an egg and has a growth of comb and tail and wing development resembling a cockerel. The bird is so believably rooster colored that Potter mistook it for a male Plymouth Rock.
The column cites Mrs. Clara Sims of Champaign as painting an apple so realistic that mice ate it, comparing her skill with a Buckeye artist who painted corn to tempt hogs. The playful remark highlights vivid natural depictions.
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