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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1912
Page
5
A Potlatcher letter asks Miss Grey about innocent phrases used during dating and faces potential judgment by others. The column’s response encourages thoughtfulness, warns against excess, and defends wholesome frolics while noting social shifts toward metropolis status.
A man asks if he should let a 23 year old beloved wait while his cedar asthma may end his chances at marriage. The foreign reader counsels patience, urging the pair to plan for a future together rather than break the bond.
A reader asks whether playwrights write the book first or outline characters. The reply: study fine plays as textbooks, and draft a stage outline before writing. It suggests using library resources to learn playwriting without first writing a book.
A young writer argues that girls face double standards as boys chase frivolous behavior. She questions temptations and urges young men to respect purity, defending Miss Sixteen and urging discussion about expectations for eighteen-year-olds.
A concerned letter describes a woman kept in fear by a husband who beats and curses her yet claims to love him. The writer argues she loves an idealized image of the man, not the real person, and urges release from the self hypnotism of that illusion.
The advice message says girls of 14 should be friends with boys but not kiss or caress and to keep high standards. It adds painting spoils complexion and emphasizes study for stage success. Corset use is discussed, suggesting a large waist bust corset could be worn at 14.
A reader complains a young man clings to her arm and refuses to let go. The columnist urges setting boundaries and not hurting his feelings by tolerating disrespect. The message emphasizes self respect and independence.
Billie Burke explains practical tips for removing facial and arm hair, noting social beauty norms for girls. She describes ammonia and hydrogen peroxide mixtures to lighten hair, soap and hot water prep, caution with eyebrows, and recommends an electric needle for coarse facial hair and a barium sulphite cream for arms, warning of risks.
The message warns that excess body fat harms health and daily life. Obesity strains organs and causes breathing issues, palpitations, and bronchitis. Excess weight stems from overeating and lack of exercise, especially in hot weather, urging able bodied people to exercise outdoors to manage weight.
A scattered collection of measurements and guidelines including Africa’s area, Mount Hood’s height, nutmeg mace, Halley’s comet dating, and periodicity. It also notes weather cues for rain and a lime water preparation recipe with steps and storage guidance.
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