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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1912
Page
5
The article touts Sulphurro as a miracle remedy for rheumatism across regions from Spokane to Seattle and Minneapolis. It cites several testimonials including a cashiers daughter and a theater editor praising rapid relief. It notes the booklet from C C Mowart Sulphur Co. and urges readers to obtain a free copy.
Daily Star fashion expert Maybelle Mortimer explains a veil pinning method to soften the throat and lift the face. Divide the veil, throw one edge over the hat rim, pin the bottom edge at the throat, then pin the ends to the hat to create a bag over the face.
Readers discuss safety as children aged 10 to 16 seek independence. The letter notes Seattle’s curfew law requiring under 16 to be home or with a responsible adult by 9 PM in winter and 10 PM in summer. Policewomen are praised for protecting youths and increasing oversight during Pollatch week.
A reader asks if a city food inspector exists and has authority after rotten ham and eggs were charged at 40 cents. The response notes the food inspection laboratory is in the Arcade Annex and urges all to report unsafe food to the Inspector, warning residents they are to blame if they stay silent.
A young wife seeks help with keeping house and managing daily chores. The advice suggests hiring a helper for a few hours, teaching the baby to occupy itself, and organizing tasks with a fixed place for everything to ease workload.
A letter argues that men hold the initiative and are morally and biologically superior to women. The writer cites biblical creation, natural animal roles, and the male as the propagator, asserting the man’s superiority and leadership over women. GRANDPA.
A reader asks if she is too old to play with dolls and describes listening to friends on stairs. The piece notes that teachers may strike a child on the hand but not on the face or head, and cautions against prying into private conversations.
Donna Hayes Baker known as Baby Doris, a five year old performer, earns forty dollars weekly while touring. She lives at Joseph apartments Ninth and Stewart and has traveled across the continent four times. Her first trip began at six weeks old and she recently performed at the Good Luck theatre 25th and Jack Bon showing toeing stepping recitations and cornet skills.
A recipe describes filling a 7 ounce glass with vanilla ice cream, pouring 1 ounce pistachio flavoring over it, and topping with whipped cream. It finishes with pistachio nuts and a maraschino cherry for garnish.
A simple home remedy suggests dissolving paregoric in a small basin of water to lure ants of all sizes. Using a shadow basin reportedly increases the catch, gathering ants from the entire premises.
Notice advises readers that questions sent to The Star will be attended to by him.
The star doctor explains that most headaches stem from stomach or bowel derangements and cannot be cured by headache powders. He notes that relief from such powders is limited and urges attention to digestive health.
A 21 year old woman seeks tips to meet nice men and stop playing sister to male friends. She notes job prospects and says men respect her but show no romantic preference. The response urges her to stop absorbing others troubles and to stop being a garbage can for male friends.
Fragmentary text discusses men and impressions, suggesting pressure to succeed in influencing some individuals. No named persons or concrete events identifiable in the readable portion.
A reflective line noting how the range of human feeling is shaped by unseen concepts. It contrasts peak joy with deep sorrow and suggests perception, not external reality, defines the distance between them.
The Commoner advises whitening a yellowed white dress by adding a few drops of turpentine to wash water. Rinse with water mixed with wood alcohol and dry on grass in bright sunshine. Iron while damp with a moderately hot iron to avoid silk scorching.
A young girl asks if dating another young man while her partner cannot visit is acceptable. Cynthia Grey replies that she should be open and let him know, that he should not object to respectable companions, but warns to be careful if engaged.
A reader asks if a woman may remarry without divorce after her husband is jailed for 3 to 20 years. The columnist answers that incarceration is grounds for divorce but a formal divorce must be secured and six months must pass between it and remarriage.
The text lists historical and factual snippets including the Battle of New Orleans on January 8, 1815, the 1812 era style presidential election date, carbohydrate energy function, hard water softening, U.S. wealth at 130 billion dollars, Britain and Ireland at 80 billion, top seaports led by New York with London, Antwerp, Hamburg, and Liverpool eighth, water freezing at 32 F and boiling at 212 F, high altitude boiling, and presidential qualification rules requiring natural born citizenship and a 36-year age.
A reader asks if a daughter may legally sign her father’s checks after his departure. Reply notes power of attorney is required to authorize such indorsement. without it, signing is not lawful. Offer to provide more information via stamped self addressed envelope.
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