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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
5
A fragmented OCR item outlines a historic cosmetic remedy claiming to stimulate hair growth on the head eyebrows and lashes with rubbing powders oils and practice over mornings and days. It references training and care to achieve clear soft results and mentions lack of precision in measurements and ingredients.
Fragmentary ad text promises pain free dental work at a stated cost but lacks clear address or provider details. It mentions crowns and fillings and questions the reader about trust and investigation. The message remains incoherent with no verifiable names or locations to identify.
The article notes Grant selling his former practice and opening a new medical office at Liberty Corner near Third Street, inviting his patients to visit.
The Seattle Star notes a new flesh forming prescription named Samose, claimed to increase weight with daily meals. Bartell Drug Co. holds Seattle agency and guarantees refunds if results fall short, appealing to readers who seek health and fullness.
Letter writers debate gum chewing praising it for digestion and calm living while a critic warns of possible harm and describes chewing as a modern habit worth scrutinizing. The exchange touches manners health and parental judgments in a tone typical of readers letters.
A man writes seeking advice on obtaining a license for a wife two. He earns $8 weekly and expects a raise soon. He asks whether to quit his job to support a hoped for marriage to Florence and how to proceed with the “joy permit.”
Dear Miss Grey writes about the wives and husbands debate over a phrase about gratitude at meals. She refuses to say it if asked, argues men and women lose sense over small courtesy disputes, and notes marital fatigue after 25 years of marriage.
A reader asks Dear Misa Grey how to plan a foot trip back east from St Paul Minnesota. The response advises visiting the public library studying a path map county road maps from the county courthouse and writing to other county seats for information. The exchange emphasizes planning and obtaining routes.
Readers are encouraged to send letters with stamped self addressed envelopes for prompt replies to the newspaper. The note explains that many letters arrive and are answered through the paper.
Vera Van Tine of Queen Anne Avenue explains she made her own dress for the June 19 1912 graduation night at Queen Anne High School Seattle. The gown cost under 10 dollars and features pin tuck details with a front medallion gift.
A reader arguing for a policy taxing all married couples earning over $3,000 who have no children or adopted ones. He contrasts bachelor life with family duties and recalls caring for babies. The letter responds to a prior suggestion by a columnist known as Family Man and notes the tax plan would apply after three years.
The article argues flat foot results from improper foot exercise and bad footwear. It blames high heels and narrow shoes for arch strain and poor circulation, and prescribes barefoot toe and ankle exercises and broad shoes with flat heels.
A column cites Mrs. William Moore of Burlington Michigan as a 46 year old mother of 26 with seven pairs of twins who wrote Colonel Roosevelt arguing for anti race death by own action. It adds Stephana Praeger of Roslyn New Mexico plans to wed Prof John Irwin Cassedy on June 12 and become a teacher at a former pupil’s school. Hobble skirts in Belleville New Jersey hinder access to books at Carnegie Memorial, as catalogues block low shelves and readers must roam to reach popular titles.
Mr and Mrs John C Walling announce the engagement of their daughter Madeline Marie to Arthur J Monerief. The wedding is planned for August.
The piece advises wrapping ice in newspapers then placing it in a paper bag and a heavy sack to limit melt. It notes fashion tips such as white and champagne stockings with black and tan shoes and mentions a revival of the old time button Oxford shoes.
Three white satin slipper options are offered for brides seeking accessories. Two pairs feature pearl and crystal beads while a third pair displays rosettes of tulle with single orange blossoms.
After Rev. G L Patterson resigned in Colorado Springs his mother Mrs Minnie Ward Patterson was appointed in his place. Her son accepted the field secretary position recently created by the National Morence Crit tenton Home Association.
A compendium of dated notes covers diverse facts from 1883 to 1911. It lists events such as a June 5 1883 fall, a July 23 1911 fire in Constantinople, the Abbie Carver disappearance after leaving Hong Kong May 30 1886, and biographical details for James K. Hackett. It also notes the Helvetic confession linked to Martin Bucer, the Improved Order of Red Men founded October 14 1833, Phi Beta Kappa founded December 5 1776, and the honorary badge of a golden key. The national council meets triannually.
Archibald writes to Miss Grey proposing marriage while admitting he seeks a wife. He jokes about being a husband candidate but Cynthia, busy in her office, declines, favoring independence over a quick match.
The text describes keeping raw cherries in a tea box as a decorative fruit. It provides a step by step method to prepare a cherry dish including a dough with salt baking powder butter and milk, resting in a cloth steamed for an hour, and served with a CHERRY FLOAT sauce. It also details thickening cherry juice with cornstarch and lemon or orange juice before serving.
Fragmentary letter discusses a court ruling granting the father primacy in child custody. The writer addresses Miss Grey and references a broken-hearted sender reacting to the decision. Details are incomplete and attribution uncertain.
Gather petals and dry. Layer with salt, wait a week, then loosen and mix with violet and rose powders mace cloves cinnamon rose oil bergamot eucalyptus alcohol and other extracts. Pack in jars and let ripen. ready in two weeks and preserves for years if kept covered.
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