Dear Cynthia Grey on an Unkind Husband
A young wife laments a harsh husband who provides money and luxuries but withholds affection and kindness. She asks if all men are like this. Cynthia Grey replies that vows demand love and support, urges the husband to change, and suggests separation if he refuses, noting tears won’t help and a husband’s temper may require fixing or separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Grey
Miss Grey
Cynthia Grey
Seaeen
British Columbia
Dear Mise Grey Advice on courting a boarder’s daughter
A young man asks if he should court a girl living as a boarder despite her father’s objection. The adviser says to respect the father and involve him, arguing the girl is very young and should focus on life prep, urging friendly motives and building trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Grey
Workload and guidance for a young person in crisis
The text discusses a young person’s heavy duties including cooking and sewing. An expert warns the child works too hard for their age and suggests seeking help from the Humane Society or juvenile court if the situation cannot be lightened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane Society
Notice to readers about reader questions to Star physician
The Star states that reader questions will be handled by its physician. It directs readers to send inquiries for medical guidance to the newspaper’s medical staff.
A Vacation On Your Back Porch
A woman describes a simple vacation on a home porch and yard rather than travel. She and her partner avoided contact with neighbors, set up two cots on the porch, served meals under birch trees, and shopped after dark. She says the experience brought health serenity and garden wisdom.
Domestic Relations Judge Urges Proper Home Training
Judge Charles N. Goodnow of the Chicago Court of Domestic Relations tells the Mothers' Congress there would be no need for court action if parents taught children their duties as husbands and wives. He laments the loss of domestic science and warns of vanity and society glamour hindering upbringing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Goodnow
Court of Domestic Relations
Chicago
Mothers’ Congress
Summer drinks and sundaes at Skull's tops
The Woman's Page promotes cooling beverages with Ben Wade, Skull's chief dispenser, creating about three new drinks weekly. A recipe for a mint pineapple cooler blends fresh lime juice mint leaves crushed ice soda water pineapple ice and a Maraschino cherry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmonico’s
The
Waldorf
North Pole
Alaska
Ben Wade
Freten
Skull's
Phe Geen
Cynthia Answers and Odd Facts From 1892 Column
A quirky 1892 column covers home remedies and curiosities. It notes Mary Garden’s birth in Scotland in 1876, Beasley Abbot and Leese Picken aliases, plus household tips for warts and blackheads. It mentions a 3 ton hammer at a Turkish works and French aluminum trade notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Garden
Scotland
Beasle Abbot
Leese Picken
Youthful Pleasures and Skating Times Answers
A reader asks if a 14 year old is too old for roller skating and about bedtimes. The reply says skating is fine with an older chaperone at rinks in the evening and to retire at 9 30 for sleep. It gives calendar facts: May 17, 1898 was a Tuesday and September 13, 1843 was a Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Grey
Brunetta
Ham Baked in Milk Recipe Notes
Two pounds ham slices are soaked in warm water then baked in a pan with flour pepper and milk. The ham is covered with milk and bits of butter and baked about forty minutes until tender. Serve for breakfast or luncheon.
Threading a Needle Tips for Easy Needlework
Guidance on threading a needle using contrast: hold the eye against a light surface with dark thread and against a dark surface with light thread for easier alignment. The method helps beginners and improves accuracy.
Useful Kitchen Bag and Fire Color Clues
A kitchen bag with compartments can hold tacks hammer string and wrapping paper for bundle tasks. The text explains blue flames in wet weather result from oxygen presence reducing heat intensity and incomplete fuel combustion.
Man Spends All Salary on Woman Signals Nonmarital Status
A remark notes that a man using all his earnings for a woman indicates he is not married, contrasting financial behavior with married life. It frames expenditure as a sign of social status and personal circumstance.
Denny Renton Clay and Coal Co Seeks Local Support
The Denny Renton Clay and Coal Co outlines its payroll of 1.2 million dollars in 1911, about a thousand employees, six factories, and millions in property. It notes shipments of vitrified paving brick to South Africa in 1911 1912 and urges Seattle contraction bids favor local industries to boost regional growth.
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Washington
Denny Renton Clay& Coal Co
Seattle
Denny Renton Clay & Coal Co
Northwest
South Africa
Juvenile delinquency report criticizes home training
Officials cite concerns that youths in the program lack proper home guidance as the discussion notes troubled behavior begun in adolescence. The remarks emphasize parental influence and the need for structured support to steer young offenders.
Half Holiday Law for Women Encouraged in England
The piece argues a compulsory half holiday for women in England to conserve strength and improve work quality. It asks moms like Mia Busy Mother to rest, suggesting taking an afternoon off, leaving children, and recalling girlhood days to benefit the family and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
England
Advice to Ambitious Business Girls
Advice urges women to learn every detail of their work and gain insight into business methods. It stresses courteous behavior, reliability, personal interest, service improvement, and saving part of earnings. The note shifts to household tips about keeping spices in glass jars and why woolens retain warmth.
Nature's Creation Herbal Remedy in Seattle Promises Cure
Advertises a herbal remedy for catarrh asthma and bronchitis promising to relieve symptoms by aiding nature. Claims many Seattle customers have recovered after a few days and provides office address 614 15 People’s Bank Building corner Second and Pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Seattle
People’s Bank Building
Corner Second and Pike
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Eecine
Union Street
Postoffice
Fas
Belasco
Jack Gardner & CO
Lond Ave. and
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Stone-Fisher Co
Ohio
Dentists
Sss News
Pope
Cynthia
Tern Works
Italy
Colin
Boc
Tacoma Stre
Everett and Edmonds
Everett
Edmondia
Edmonia
Colman Dock
Maybelle Mortimer
the Star
First National Bank
United & Government
National Bank Aminers
First National
Pioneer Square
James
Sunnyside Hotel
Hotehel Hoss Shir, Sixth Ave
Marion St
Panton & London CO
Second Ave
Spring
Seneca
Panton-London
Universal
Meritas
Cretonnes
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