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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1913
Page
5
The piece argues title insurance secures ownership and value of a house and land, offering protection against title disputes. It notes the premium is worthwhile for guaranteed land cost, insurance coverage, and access to skilled lawyers without extra charges if title issues arise.
A column notes a series of 19th century items including Margaret I Sparks death near Holsfort after crossing to Eugene Oregon in 1858 and several surviving relatives. It reports a 36 year old woman injured at 1268 Republican Street and lists names tied to Oregon towns and Tacoma Olympia. It also covers Ohio fashion regulation talk, Delaware six hour work week for women, and Utah wage law signing setting minimums for women and girls.
Caroline Coe offers a pie crust method claiming it is better than her mother’s. Mix dry ingredients including flour and salt, then work in fats such as shortening butter and lard, with tea water, until fine crumbs form and a well is made in the center.
A Bulgarian model showcases a navy coat in cerise pebble cloth with jet buttons and black satin collar and cuffs. The design features long revers, a neck closing option, and a one piece look with large sleeves and a drop shoulder. Price is $26.
An assortment of imported and local beauty products offered at bargain prices on the first floor. Items include Madéleine face powder 60c La Blache four shade 26c and Colgate cashmere bouquet soap 24c. Also featured are Talcum powders Violet Carnation 12c, Violet Brut 26c, Jergens soap four for 26c, and brushes plus a Wednesday special sale.
A terse kitchen saying warns that a poor pie cannot grease its own pan. It urges speed and avoiding loitering during crust work. The tip emphasizes using ample shortening and flour to prevent a crust from sticking and to ensure a flaky result.
Water is added to flour to make a dough and rolled into a round crust. One third of the dough forms the bottom crust and another third becomes the top crust for a two crust pie. Apples are sliced, salted, baked with sugar butter and walnut, then seasoned with nutmeg or cinnamon and served with cream.
A collection of brief notes covers Lina Cavalieri’s birth in Rome 1584, a D Arcey work The Face Upon the Floor, The American Boy Magazine from Sprague Co Detroit, home blueing with indigo sulphate, long New York Manila distance 17800 miles, Panama route 12000 miles, Washington legal rates 6 to 12 percent, skin whitening tips with salt water lemon juice buttermilk corn meal, Suez Canal length near 100 miles forming Africa into an island, kippered salmon smoking process, Civil War fall of Richmond versus Appomattox Court House, Passion Play popularity in the middle ages across Europe and England.
Readers advised responses may be limited by missing names or addresses. A stamped self addressed envelope ensures prompt replies, Cynthia Grey notes.
A reader praises loggers for saving more than most workers and supporting the needy. The piece notes loggers are well paid and cared for if sick or disabled and mentions a camp visit to evaluate meals. The author recalls finding some food in camps unfit for human consumption.
Letters from readers discuss avoiding card games for charity, protesting tobacco in public spaces, and defending logging camp meals. A mother urges spending on hospitals, a bachelor maid questions etiquette, and a logger defends camp conditions citing fresh provisions and camaraderie.
Daily family health prompts a laxative tonic for minor ills. Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, touted as mild and effective, is offered with samples by mail from Monticello Illinois. The ad claims broad use from babies to adults and urges readers to try a sample bottle before buying.
Dr Nuernberg lists cures for asthma bronchitis catarrh ulcer and stomach disorders stomach pains constipation chronic diarrhoea dyspepsia epilepsy and other nervous issues heart disease rheumatism sciatica locomotor ataxia and more he offers free consultation and claims appendicitis can be treated without surgery urging readers to learn more.
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