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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1920

Page

7

Perpetual courtship debate in Miss Grey column

A set of letters to Miss Grey discuss living apart under a perpetual courtship plan, marriage ideals, and divorce risk. Contributors argue for true love, unity, and selflessness, while warning that separation and two homes foster later remorse and social harm.

Uncle Tom Miss Grey Dan Cupid

California Syrup of Figs Ad Urges Safe Use

An old caution advises parents to select the product labeled California Syrup of Figs to ensure a safe laxative for children. It highlights the fruity taste and full directions on each bottle while urging recognition of the correct name on the package.

California

Costume fashions in blue tricotine and Eton jacket design

Photo by Cress-Dale shows two young ladies in blue tricotine dress with braid trim and an accordion plaited skirt with a navy Eton jacket. Daisy Henry notes the outfits as attractive and clever. The Star offers two tickets to Mis Nelly of N Orleans at the Metropolitan for readers who call the editorial rooms.

Cress-Dale Eton Daisy Henry Star Seattle Maine

The Old Gardener’s Advice On Soil and Tools

The writer notes tickling soil helps harvest but warns heavy rain or sun hardens ground, causing excessive moisture loss and plant thirst. Suggests wheel hoe or sabre/scable hoe for easier work. a common hoe suffices but costs less than backaches.

Fireflies Used as Lanterns in Cuba Community Use

In Cuba a brilliant firefly species serves as portable lanterns for huts and outdoor festivities. Women reportedly adorn gowns with fireflies, which outshine gema in glow. Separately the United States supplies about half of the world's rock phosphates for fertilizer use.

Cuba United States

Confessions of a Bride Keeps Quiet About Murder Rumors

In the aftermath of Claude Luea's murder rumors swirl without naming suspects. Ann enjoys comfort in status while the Lorimers manage a lavish household and reporters probe Ives connections. The narrator plans to stay with Ann to guard her from looming scandal as detectives pursue clues. (To Be Continued)

Ann Lorimer Ives Mement Mother Lorimer Mother Jim Bath House Servanta

Velvet coats and jackets win year round vogue in fashion

New York fashion writer Cora Moore notes velvet is extending beyond winter into summer. An illustration shows a black velvet summer coat designed by Harry Collings with double cupped cuffs and crushed Spanish gird, paired with a French blue silk skirt.

Harry Collings

Fall Blouse Styles Highlight Bo lero Eton Jacket Trend

An advance fall style note suggests refreshing a satin or taffeta blouse rather than discarding it. Designers favor simple trims for fall blouses with luxe fabrics like brocades batik prints Oriental textiles and Chinese crepes gaining strong approval in upcoming season.

Hats and Parasols Set The Style For Summer

A stylish display features matching hats and parasols in lace and ribbon. A black chantilly lace hat trimmed with roses pairs with a lace parasol. Sports wear shows a parasol and hat woven from inch-wide ribbon in two contrasting colors with a narrow fringe.

Smart

Caird Leslie Teaches Ballet at Cornish School

The Cornish School offers a summer ballet and interpretive dance class with Caird Leslie and Ruth Van Valey. Leslie returns from New York where he danced with the Metropolitan Ballet and Bolm Ballet Intime, and will appear in Seattle in 1921. The program promotes Seattle as a hub for artists to study and work.

Cornish Ruth van Valey Caird Leslie Leslife New York Metropolitan Ballet Adolph Bolm Infanta John Alden Carpenter Chicago Grand Opera Company Chicago Taalie Bolm Ballet Intime John Butler Broadway High Fine Arts Theatre Magazine Vanity Fair Barrere Little Symphony Seattle Leslie Bolm Ballet Mexico Alberteri Miss Cornish

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