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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1912
Page
5
A worried wife asks for guidance after admitting an infidelity with a young man who promised marriage. The response urges honesty with the husband, contacting the original lover to end the affair, and contemplates seeking aid at the Y W C A if her situation worsens. The letter warns against letting fear ruin character and advocates rebuilding daily.
A description details a blue hemp hat worn low with a very high crown and curved outer edge. The hat features a black and white check ta ffta ribbon and a hemp under side that folds over as the bow, reflecting Revolutionary era style.
A reader asks Dear Miss Grey who inspired Kipling to write The Vampire. The letter alleges a link to Mrs. Asquith and cites a supposed poem about a woman with a serpent’s tongue. The note also mentions a painting and a composite portrayal of Violet Asquith.
A reader thanks a sender called the Moving Picture Singer for a thoughtful toast to Cynthia and comments on a late night visit with a slater in-law. The letter notes prudence and includes a note that a wage earner's pay may be exempt only for necessities and luxuries under certain limits.
A letter from a U.S. citizen asks if marriage to a foreign national affects voting rights before naturalization. The writer notes her American status and seeks guidance on eligibility and possible legal barriers.
A young man writes asking if he should give up pursuing a girl who prefers not to be bought with gifts. The response says he would not quit, stressing self-respect, genuine qualities, and a life lived well with or without her, without deception or desiring to be perfect.
A reader asks the meaning of a red letter day and the weekday on September 22, 1460 and July 21, 1884. A second letter asks about altitude travel for a weak heart and social propriety in leaving. The reply notes red letter days denote auspicious holy days, and advises that elevation is not beneficial for heart trouble, urging openness and clarity in relationships.
A reader asks how to get a copy of a marriage license burned in the San Francisco earthquake fire. Advice ranges from contacting the Chicago justice of the peace who performed the ceremony to request the record, to writing the auditor's office at the court house of the county where the license was issued if the officiant is deceased.
A reader asks about living with a man for 12 years and whether she should marry despite family threats. The adviser notes the difficulty and suggests clarifying barriers to marriage and contacting for further help to pursue a recognized common law marriage if possible.
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