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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1913

Page

5

Affinity Rug and marriage woes in a funny world

A reader seeks advice on infidelity urges and marriage life. The columnist cautions against lust and urges rejecting thoughts of another woman, citing Jesus and urging focus on the marriage. Also included are dental ad snippets and readers' questions about love money and choosing between two suitors with practical guidance.

Jesus

Hoffman Cloak and Suit Co Begins After-Christmas Sale

Seattle shoppers flock to Hoffmans for an extensive post holiday sale featuring discounted Hoffman System Tailor Made Garments and Alaska Fur stock. Prices slash coats dresses and furs with items like Red Fox sets near Seal coats and Mink sets offered at deep reductions. Sale starts tomorrow at 9:20 AM with no reservations or CODs.

Seattle Vicinity Hoffman System Garmer Ively

A New Year Gift to American Women from Ida Tarbell

Ida Tarbell advises that American women need a consumer's conscience to control prices through refusing to pay artificial costs and to demand quality. She argues women influence living costs and urges scrutiny of groceries and goods to avoid adulterations and poor quality products.

Ida Tarbell Ida M. Tarbell Mise Tarbell United States America Micawber

Dear Miss Grey Advice on Gift Dilemma Before Engagement

A reader asks how to handle a Christmas gift from a girl who fancies him while he is engaged to another. The adviser suggests telling his fiancée if she is broadminded, or breaking off the engagement if trust is lacking, and casually informing the other girl or passing the gift to a relative.

Tama Beart Dean Miss Grey

Ring Wearing by Girls and Boy Friends Question

A reader asks if a girl should wear a boyfriend ring, anxious for guidance. The reply warns against it as it may signal possession and notes some boys see such a ring as giving him a hold.

Misa Grey Darrie

Letters of thanks and aid from readers to Misa Grey

A reader thanks Misa Grey for a donor's money that funded shoes for three children, noting two pairs available while the youngest waits. The letter expresses gratitude, faith, and New Year wishes, mentioning a need for funds and hope in God, and cites a second note about consulting Justice Brown regarding another matter.

Misa Grey Star

Nothing So Hideous As False Hair by Billie Burke

Advice column praising natural hair and home massage techniques. It outlines a four minute scalp and hair massage routine, describing steps to stimulate the scalp, improve hair vitality, and keep hair clean and fluffy. Ends with tips on dressing hair simply and avoiding false enhancements.

Billie Burke Abe c

Ghostly lights disturb Harper County farm community

Reports from Harper and the area around Pilot Knob describe mysterious lights at Thomas Davis's farm. Investigations show colors in the lights resembling triads, with some sightings near an old church steeple. Neighbors remain with the elderly couple each night as residents debate organizing to uncover the source.

Wichita Kas Harper Thomas Davis Pilot Knob Nelehbora

Mayors Look Ahead to Prosperous 1913 Outlook

Nineteen American mayors from major cities express optimism for 1913 in a watch meeting at the Queen Anne Congregational church. Dr. Sydney Strong read their views and had invited fifty mayors to share expectations of progress peace mercy justice and truth in government for the new year.

United States Sydney Strong Queen Anne Congregational Church

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