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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1912
Page
5
A reader asks why some girls object to kissing while others do. The column notes that kissing often reflects sacred love, social norms, and personal restraint during adolescence. It suggests self-respect guides whether a girl kisses and how freely she expresses affection.
A fragment dialogue questions how women react to men asking for affection or thanks in social settings. It notes mixed reactions among women and hints at expectations about love and approval, with an implied tension between propriety and desire.
A 16 year old asks Miss Grey for guidance about an older, engaged lover who disappeared after four months. She wonders about requesting a photo, while her mother remains aware. The advisor suggests sending a simple card to confirm the letter was received and notes the delay could be due to mail issues.
In response to a question, the method describes rephotographing the image onto glass, making a fine sensitized plate, placing it in a printing frame facing the negative and light, washing off unexposed areas to leave the image coating, then placing the zinc plate in an acid bath to etch a relief for printing.
A reader asks if an early interactions marriage is legal and whether a divorce is needed before remarriage. The reply states marriage is valid until proven otherwise and advises obtaining a divorce since the husband is missing, stressing the six month waiting period between divorce and remarriage.
A man under thirty confesses plans to deceive a widow who holds nearly a million dollars. He claims charm and social standing will help win her love, then asks for guidance on a quick, sure approach. The reply labels such scheming as unworthy of manhood and disagrees with the plan.
Three girls Mabell Holt Ruth Gilby and Helen Auckland won silver cups in button hole making darning and patching at the final home keeping contests. Mothers' Congress Commercial and Rotary clubs offered five other cups in the unique domestic science event directed by Mrs. Ella Dabney. The aim is to stimulate homemaking economy thrift and to develop the future woman in home keeping through teaching cookery dressmaking hat trimming and budgeting.
Instructions describe cherry pudding with milk butter and flour batter baked in a greased dish for an hour and a half. Spiced cherries simmer with sugar vinegar cinnamon cloves and allspice then sealed in hot cans. Also includes cherry sandwiches and cherry shortcake with sugared cherries whipped cream and nutmeg.
An old home remedy describes a simple mouse trap using a small wood block with a ¼ inch hole and a sharpened point angled to project into the hole. When a mouse backs out, the point catches the animal, effectively trapping it.
After Napoleon’s downfall the little king of Rome was removed from France with few toys remaining. He selected two wooden horses a stable a grenadier a buzzer a cow and a milkmaid a Turk playing a mandolin a grocer shop a carriage drawn by two white sheep and 150 pebbles he had collected himself.
Prof George A Belsaner of Harvard testifies that Jezebel, famed persecutor of prophets, was a capable cook. He headed the Harvard expedition that unearthed Ahab’s palace in Palestine and declares Jezebel’s kitchen equipment was the last word in completeness for her day.
A tip advises cutting a round piece from an old stocking and sewing it on the wrong side of new hose beneath the hose supporter catch to prevent tearing the finest stocking. This frugal sewing hack emphasizes durability and long wear.
A physician warns that weak abdominal muscles cause digestive and nervous problems. He prescribes simple exercises: bend backward and forward, stretch upward, swing to touch toes, sway side to side, and breathe deeply while tensing the muscles. Regular practice for two to three months promises notable health benefits.
Notice to readers explains the volume of letters prevents individual responses, but a stamped self addressed envelope guarantees a prompt reply for correspondence.
A compact summary of Seattle lodging offerings features several establishments: M A Probasco advertising rooms with steam heat hot and cold water private baths and telephone service. Hotel Roslyn near Queen Anne car line promoting newness steam heat and modern amenities. Flokrback House opposite the Public Library offering low weekly rates. Hotel Benton run by Eb Zaddach with steam heat elevator baths and daylight rooms. Hotel Brunswick European plan with low rates at First Ave and Columbia St. Mary Hunter property Pine-Harvard Apartments near East Pine line sharing amenities and reasonable rates.
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