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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1912
Page
5
In the Star's Women readers section Cynthia Grey answers two letters. Frances and Agnes seek guidance on eloping with their boyfriends while Marie Corelli religion is discussed, birth, upbringing, pen name, and potential impact on youths. The column labels concern as harmless and encourages thoughtful choices.
Cynthia forwards a thank you note from Mrs. E Gaucher thanking a reader for a monetary gift to help provide necessities for her children. She prays God bless and strengthen the donor in their charitable work.
A reader pleads for guidance in a love triangle involving a 17 year old and an 18 year old with a 23 year old man. She recounts gifts and secrecy, a protective father, and family conflict that worsens as she seeks advice on marriage and loyalty.
Dear Miss Grey letter replies cover shooting ducks from a launch legality and advise on personal relationships and debt obligations. The column references game laws, a 19 year old girlfriend, a suitor, and a married man with a clothing bill.
From Australia comes gray chinchilla fur used in a dark brown street costume. The fabric appears flecked cream with a mixed effect upon close view. The coat lapps to the side fastening, diagonal button line, and a chinchilla collar completes the coat with a deep brown rever of the cloth along the jacket line.
Editor notes that Sleeth speaks to masculine readers about managing housework when a wife is away or ill. He covers dishwashing with hot water and soap, soaking pans, proper drying, sweeping without dust, window cleaning with ammonia, floor cleaning with washing powder, and bed making practices to ease chores during an emergency.
Mrs O H P Belmont buys two New York houses at Fourth Avenue for the Political Equality League. Total cost $400,000 to house a lodging and a modern club with lecture halls dining rooms libraries and beauty parlor. Mme Nordica will teach vocal sessions weekly and a bronze figure of a woman will crown the buildings with flags.
A brief note expresses gratitude for senate actions. The writer, Sunawor Gore, credits the proceedings with positive outcomes and conveys appreciation for the legislative process.
A satirical passage describes the minister's wife as an unrenumerated, influential yet unseen office holder. The piece lists burdens and virtues expected of her, from spiritual counsel to care for parishioners, while noting her lack of formal power or clear compensation.
A white woman asks about marrying a black man, citing family consent and a January wedding. Cynthia Grey advises considering future prospects for children and social standing, warning such unions may lead to ostracism and hardship, and emphasizes cultural and racial implications for the couple. The piece ends with moralizing anecdotes and domestic tips.
Portland dispatch reports the death of Mine Trescott MacDowell wife of Melbourne MacDowell, a famed actress connected with Portland theater lore. Her son Frank Bates has lived in Portland for 22 years. Wires say she will be buried in Plashing New York. Trescott was born in Minneapolis 46 years ago.
Hyde’s third trial for the poisoning murder of millionaire Thomas H. Swope was adjourned to May 27 at Liberty as the state requested additional time.
The Chicago Tribune Editorial notes Senator La Follette’s strong start in Youngstown and Cleveland. It praises his survey of Wisconsin’s regulatory achievements in public welfare and business-government relations, and argues he is no longer seen as an impossibilist or radical.
An advertisement touts a homemade cough syrup using pine resin extract and sugar, claiming faster relief than ready-made Pinex. It promotes mixing instructions, cost savings, and a guarantee from the distributor, with emphasis on quick onset and broad use for throat and chest troubles.
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