Question from a 16 year old about leaving home and YWCA living
A reader asks Miss Grey whether to move out given a poor home life. Courage suggests reporting to a juvenile court, finding inexpensive YWCA accommodation, or studying at a nearby library. Recommends books like Girl to Womanhood and Anne of Green Gables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Grey
Thebrary
Latimer
Uncle William
Jeanette Lee
Anne of Green Gables
Montgomery
Marriage legality in New York and Washington given no license
A reader asks if a ten year old church wedding in New York without a license is legal. The advisor states the marriage is valid in New York but not recognized in Washington.
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Miss Grey
New York City
New York
Washington
Holidays List Noted by Subscriber
A subscriber requests a holiday list and names New Year’s Day Lincoln’s Birthday Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day Fourth of July Labor Day Columbus Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Grey
Ring Buying Tip for the Anxious Reader
An anxious reader is advised not to bring the girl to buy a ring but to take her finger measurement with a fine wire. It is unnecessary for her to know the cost unless she asks, in which case the price can be disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Grey
Tam
Hut
Misa Grey
Reader asks for punctuation rules guide
Dear Miss Grey replies that punctuation rules appear in rhetoric books. Visit any bookstore to find a grammar and punctuation guide or the high school recommended title.
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Wwe
Miss Grey
French modistas craft new afternoon dress with envelope fold
The letter post has been resort ed to for feminine ideas by the French modistas. A new model for an afternoon dress features a skirt with a fold patterned after the lap of an envelope. A pleated sash runs the depth of the skirt and the gown is made of crepe meteor point de Venice messaline and embroidery.
Chicago Women Target Long Hatpins In Civic Campaign
Susan B Anthony club of Cincinnati offers bounty for mothers who raise a child to 21 with support from the Woman Taxpayers league. Cook County women pledge protest cards and corks to curb dangerous hatpins in Chicago amid limited enforcement. 10,000 Chicago girls vow to skip pies movies and luxuries to fund girl organizing efforts. In Cheaster Pa, triplet siblings celebrate 70th birthday with two sisters and one brother born in 1842.
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Susan B. Anthony Club
Cincinnati
Woman Taxpayers’ League
Chicago
Cook County League of Women's Clube
Cheater
Society of Friends
Mia
Rachel P. West Leys
Mise Kate D. Weat
Elias H. West
Chafing Dish Liver and Bacon Dish Instructions
A dated cooking note describes prepareing tender calf liver rolled in salted peppered flour. Fry bacon until crisp then set aside. Cook liver in the bacon fat, turning often until brown and tender for a dainty dish.
Doctor Says Chartition Efficacy For Coughs Praised
A consumer note urges readers to consult their physician about Chartition chest remedies. It emphasizes the doctor’s long experience and prudent guidance, advising close contact with medical professionals for cough treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lok
Pattern handling tip from old sewing guide
A pattern hint recommends tying a scrap of the garment fabric around the cut pattern to save time searching for it later. This simple practice preserves linkage between pattern and material for quicker reassembly when the pattern is needed again.
Veiled OCR Slip Sparks Brief Justice Notice
Fragmentary OCR text presents unclear references to a legal or public notice. Readable elements point to a generic notice end fragment with no concrete names, dates, or actions available for reliable summary.
Danderine Promises Hair Renewal and Dandruff Cure
A vintage advertisement touts Knowlton's Danderine as the solution for dandruff itchy scalp and hair loss. It claims a 25 cent bottle stops shedding in minutes and restores lustre strength and fullness with regular use, promising new hair growth and healthy scalp.
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Seattle
Swift's
Bolink’s
Guy's
Westlake
White's
B. A. Clagen’s
H. L. Polelase Surgical
Knapp & Ferguson
Hoge Building
A. E. Hoskins
20Th and
Westler
University Pharmacy
U. & Patenta
Knowlton
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Hesurance
Washington Tile Insurance
Sif
Cynthia Grey
CHUMS
Mise Grey
Winnie F
Fountains & Elsewhere
Horlick
Women In the News
Seattle Automobile School
Broadway
Eee
VR Colman
Tacoma Stre
Indianapolis
FLYER
Everett and Edmonds
Suate
Everett Edmonds
Carners
Ehecutes
Colman Dock
Ind
Bank
Co. M
Stewart Sulphar Co. Sentile
Ana i
Weeee
Oregon
Erate
Ende
Iba
Ing Price
Sears
Waehin
Rartern
Tenetes
Nasié
A. P. Riggs
Mr. Riggs
OR. C
Ollett
A. P. Riggs & CO
Eliot Bidg
Hama’s Cake, Cone & Candy Co
Paris Cake Co
UTO Motorcycle
Messenger Co
Lod
Phon RS
City Ae & Transfer
Union
Moore Meare
Singer
Henry Woodruff
The
Mesers
Shubert
America
Pittsburg
Balkan
Princess
Duke of York's Theatre
London
Herald Square and Casino
Seattle Theatre
Rector’s
Webers Music Hall
Paul M. Potter
Matt
Jeff
Mpress Sullivan
Considine
Joseph Slaytor
Princess Victoria
Melba
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