Notable Women at the Republican Convention in Chicago
At the Chicago convention reception for wives of delegates Mrs. William Hayward of New York and Mrs. R. B. Williams of Oregon stood out in stylish outfits. Mrs. Hayward wore pale blue charmeuse with an overdress of cloth of silver, while Mrs. Williams wore white chiffon embroidered in pink with pearl trim. Other prominent attendees included Mrs. Harry S. New, in white charmeuse with rhinestone accents. The scene highlighted the well dressed American attendees from across the country.
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William Hayward
New York
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R. B. Williams
Ore
Dear Miss Grey on marriage turmoil and drink cure
A reader asks how to handle a middle aged husband who drinks, returns home late, and argues with his wife. Advice covers separating or staying, addressing a possible cure, and not pressuring a partner. Also cautions against marrying under false motives and warns about a young woman in another town.
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Miss Grey
The Girl and the Job
Dear Miss Grey I am a fourteen year old girl offered a ticket selling position at a show. A friend warns of fast men, but the answer is that decency matters anywhere. The adviser warns the work is monotonous yet noisy with crowds lights and music.
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Miss Grey
Starlight
No Money for Rent Harsh Advice to a Young Man
A speaker tells a young man he has no money nor rent to advance and must focus on self improvement and hard work. He warns that love affairs and marriage may wait, urging the boy to become a man before pursuing relationships.
Marry From High Motives Dear Minas Grey
A young man nearly 20 writes seeking advice about marrying a girl about a year older who has no parents and lives with relatives. He states he cares for her and asks for guidance on the motive and feasibility of marriage given her guardianship and circumstances.
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Minas Grey
How to Seal Jam Jars Prevent Cracking Wax
The reader’s jam failed because air was not fully excluded and the paraffin was applied when hot. Wax cracks as it cools, allowing air and moisture to spoil contents. To fix, ensure no air pockets remain and allow wax to cool evenly before storing.
Missing Line Request From Theodo te Garrison Poem
A reader asks for the fifth line of a folio stanza attributed to Theodo te Garrison. The note from B. H. A. expresses uncertainty about Reading and Writing and prized memorized poems. The writer invites a reader to supply the missing line, while another responder declines.
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Mise Grey
Theodote Garrison
Lonesome Road
Notice to Readers Doctors Replies to Questions
Questions sent to The Star physician will be taken care of by him and answered through the paper.
Sunday Breakfast Dinner and Lunch Menu Highlights
The menu lists a Sunday spread with breakfast items creamed wheat and strawberries coffee toast. Dinner features mock duck with tomato sauce new potatoes in drawn butter bread and butter spinach and egg salad butter radishes strawberry custards cup cakes. Lunch is not specified.
Hobble skirts adopted at Perris Industrial School
Wilmington, June 20. Hobble skirts are now used at Perris Industrial School to reform boys sent from the city. Officials say the garments deter running away more than bars or irons, with Charles Crosby cited as an example after assaulting an officer and escaping, then being recaptured and dressed.
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Perris Industrial School
Charles Crosby
Cynthia Grey Sets Office Hours at The Star
Cynthia Grey will be in her office at The Star every Monday and Thursday afternoon until 4 o clock and will see no one except by spoken appointment at any other time.
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Cynthia Grey
the Star
Puritanical limits on candy noted by medical journal
The New York Medical Journal argues that old puritanical views punished what children liked, condemning candy. It claims candy is one of the best things for a child to eat and urges balancing sugar with fat in the diet, allowing candy until preference diminishes.
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New York Medical Journal
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Ten Qualities No One Regrets
A compact list asserts ten virtues worth pursuing. Do good to all, speak well of none, listen before judging, think before speaking, curb anger, show kindness to the distressed, seek pardon for wrongs, cultivate patience, avoid gossip, and disbelieve malicious reports.
Dirty gloves stay clean with bread crumb treatment
A reader suggests rubbing gloves with bread crumbs after each wear to keep them clean for a long time, regardless of color. The tip emphasizes ease and persistence for maintaining item cleanliness.
Silver wedding at the White House observed in 1911
The President and Mrs elevated their silver anniversary at the White House with a delicate color scheme. Instructions note cleaning steps using sugar or lead solution, alum rinse, warm soap suds, cold rinse, and quick drying before ironing.
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