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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1912
Page
5
Cynthia Grey replies to an 18 year old reader asking if a first date should be serious and whether a girl should allow kissing. Grey urges sensible limits, condemns kissing games, and reassures that many young men live clean lives while encouraging balanced fun and future family values.
The letter fragments discuss romantic games and social proprieties. A reader asks about stopping provocative kissing games and a 21 year old seeks guidance on a man who ignores her affections. Miss Grey advises caution, restraint, and preserving propriety while navigating flirtation.
A reader asks if an early remarriage after a Vancouver wedding is legal. The reply notes six months remarriage rule, advises leaving an abusive husband, and suggests seeking legal protection if fearing for safety.
A reader seeks current literacy statistics, noting 6,180,000 illiterate in 1900 from a population of 78,000,000. In a second question Elizabeth asks about social perceptions on a car ride and best job path. Miss Grey advises sensible conduct, not overreacting to strangers, and suggests choosing a job with advancement prospects.
Mayor Ella Wilson tightens grip on Mannewell Kaw as three council members resign after Gov Stubbs orders an ouster suit through the attorney general. Remaining council members number three and face future actions.
Directions describe heating a frying pan hot, laying the steak, flipping every four minutes, and cooking to the desired doneness. Do not salt or poke the meat, as searing preserves juices. Finish by seasoning and serving.
A Rennes youth named Rene Guillou, only a year old in this report, displays remarkable musical gifts composing symphonies sonatas melodies and fugues for piano and violin. The article notes grown people often do not recognize such talent. In Sacramento on January 6 the police chief assigns two riders on ostriches to patrol the suburbs while training at a local ostrich farm.
A vintage beauty piece touts a soft satiny complexion and hair care. It promotes dry shampooing with corn meal and a home formula, warns against washing hair, and recommends Mother's Salve for sore throat, colds, and catarrh.
A testimonial from J H Bruxby of Pawtucket Rhode Island credits Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root with curing long standing kidney problems. He describes frequent painful discharges and bed rest until the remedy produced quick relief and a weight gain of fifty pounds. The letter is sworn by Notary Thomas Marsden.
Letter urging readers to request a sample bottle of Swamp-Reet from Dr Kilmer Co in Binghamton N Y. It promises a booklet on kidneys and bladder and notes regular fifty cent and one dollar bottle sizes available at drug stores.
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