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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1911
Page
5
Betty Graham profiles 25 female barbers in Seattle including Anna Lambert and Minnie Richardson. They describe choosing the trade for independence, earning potential, and ownership style with individual chairs and no supervisors. One veteran holds the oldest license while others appreciate annual days off.
A period article outlines a light summer dinner for small families on modest budgets. Dishes include chipped beef with cream gravy, lemon garnish, Brussels sprouts, fried fish salad, nut bread, and a raspberry sponge. It provides step by step for raspberry sponge and finishing touches with tart jelly and sugared raspberries.
A long reader Q&A column covers removing ink stains with oxalic acid, explains Potlatch meaning, legality of remarriage after divorce in British Columbia, canning and jelly formulas, and remedies for perspir ing hands and feet. It also notes Mrs. John Dodd’s appeal to mothers clubs to help Angelina Napolitano facing death.
A witty exchange about domestic life contrasts dietary choices with household chores. One speaker quips that a husband will not even cut the lawn, implying he would not take on a garden project. The light banter hints at marital dynamics and humor.
Maintain a clean fridge with weekly inspections. Keep the water outlet from melting ice clear and the area under the ice rack clean. Sanitize the storage area every week as even a single spill can contaminate the refrigerator within days.
The article notes renewed popularity of crepe de chine fabrics for lingerie blouses with kimono sleeves. It mentions white hosiery and shoes for white or floral white fabrics and highlights jabota edging and lace details. It also describes a novel hat pin by Karl Dieffenbacher designed to prevent sticking and shows an invention illustration.
Recipe notes describe rubbing apricots through a sieve then mixing with sugar gelatine dissolved in water whipped cream and more sugar. The mixture is poured into moulds set and turned out then garnished with yellow flowers and a top spoon of whipped cream. Also a teaser for The Star woman's page next Monday showcasing fall fashions and photos of gowns hats and models.
A boy writes to angels saying his grandmother has died and asks them to give her a harp because she is short-winded and cannot blow a trumpet. The note reflects a child’s tender, humorous attempt to comfort himself and honor his grandmother.
A wooden panel holds rows of wire walls driven into it and nails holding spools of thread, creating a compact storage system for sewing supplies.
The article notes new trim ideas for hats include a wide outstretched fan of tulle stiffened with milliner's wire. These are worn at the side or back of a straw hat and can be placed on velvet or metal fillets around the coiffure for evening wear.
Irish lace sailor collars suit the new short jaunty jackets. Dressy coat sleeves end between the elbow and wrist, with ample width a notable feature across styles.
An advertisement highlights pretty hair nets in gold and silver and promotes Mapleine Seattle Ice Cream for children. It emphasizes fashionable old silver and cheerful moments while avoiding squalls.
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