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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1920
Page
3
Letter from MRS. H. L. argues for jury trials in divorce cases and criticizes alimony, claiming men are favored by current laws. She contends women should influence legislation now that they have the ballot and cites perceived double standards in punishment for violence within and outside marriage. She invites reader experience.
Cyn tia Grey of The Seattle Star receives a public letter defending Mormons as good and peaceful. The writer urges Utah education awareness and asks teachers to report back after visiting Salt Lake City and awaiting the National Educational Association’s reply.
A Northwest reader defends Mormon communities against anti Mormon attacks by Rev Tibbetts and asserts Utah laws and local norms support fair treatment of Mormons. The writer, raised in Salt Lake, rejects sensational claims and calls for education about Mormon people.
Cherry's Style Shop announces a short time reduction event offering one third off silk dresses silk skirts and other items. The store promotes high quality mens and womens clothing with easy payment options and confidential charge accounts. Spring line discounts apply at 207 Rialto old Frederick and Nelson on Second Ave between Maco and Spring.
A reader suggests a wife improve home life to curb her husband’s pool hall habit. Do not nag him or mention disliked friends. Instead, make the home inviting, cheerful, and host friends weekly. Invite the problematic group occasionally to show contrast and reduce their appeal.
A reader asks about a 15 year old at five feet four and 135 pounds and worries if overweight. The article cites average weights for ages 15 to 19 and argues physique matters more than height. suggests scalp care and kerosene massage as a treatment for hair loss, with steam and tar soap shampoo routines every two weeks for three months.
The Passing Show burlesque revue opened at the Metropolitan with a chorus of striking beauty and a rapid sequence of acts. The Howard brothers and comedians Cummings Philbrick and Roy Cummings provide slapstick relief, while the all star Palace Hip lineup next features the Six Tasmanian Girls, Edna May Foster Trio, The Dear Brute, Dorothy Roye and Lester Raymond plus a feature photoplay The Volcano.
A simple dressing style instruction to whisk oil and vinegar into an emulsion. Add salt paprika capers and onion juice and finish with finely chopped parsley. Mix in the specified order for a smooth blend.
A tense scene unfolds as Ann hints Bob can find the narrator with Claude Ives, triggering jealousy and a dangerous car ride down a hill road. The narrator questions her husband’s chivalry as she heads home to confront the supposed flirtation, while Ann’s sly maneuver adds to the betrayal tension. The chapter promises continuation.
A description notes that Hindus traditionally shave their whiskers as a sign of mourning after the death of a close relative. The practice is presented as a cultural ritual tied to grief and family loss.
An old advertisement promotes California Syrup of Figs as the safest laxative for children. It urges checking the package for the name California to ensure the product is the best and most harmless for the stomach liver and bowels, noting children enjoy the fruit flavor. Full directions appear on the bottle.
An advisory column explains making a cedar chest from a shirt waist box to store woolens. It advises spraying interior with oil to scent cedar and deter moths, then wiping surfaces before use. Ge orge A Wenner, son of Mrs. John Scott Noble, died in Palo Alto California after graduating from Yale and Harvard. he is survived by his parents and sister Miss Klanche Wenner.
The author warns new gardeners about sowing seeds too thickly and the need to thin crops. Thick sowing leads to crowded stands and reduced yields, especially for carrots parsnips turnips beets and vegetable oysters. Seeds germinate less reliably in hot weather than in spring, so careful thinning and timing matter.
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