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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1911
Page
5
Embroidered Tingerie waists with colored thread and filet net jumpers are in style. Flesh colored net chemsettes suit higher necklines. Mercury cap returns in straw or satin with minimal trim of two Mercury wings placed at sides, back, or front per taste.
A column of questions and answers on etiquette and home life. Topics include maid of honor duties, crusty nasal relief, recipes for pastry and sauces, washing silk undergarments to prevent fading, reactions to marriage life, applying for a postman job, polite hospital calls, curing blushes, Patrick’s birthplace, and locating a stage actress with styling notes.
Beauty experts hail a shampoo made with canthrox as inexpensive and delightful for home use. Mae Martyn of the Baltimore News extols its easy preparation with a teaspoon in hot water, its rich lather, and its claim to remove dandruff and itching while leaving hair silky and lustrous.
Cynthia Grey discusses embroidery tips including adding a personal mark and choosing small cross stitch designs. She notes soaking thread spools to fix breaking threads and suggests white canvas gabler bags as sturdy washable laundry bags for a boy's room. She ends with a quip about Eve and Adam.
The Star offers 10 elegant Japanese fern urns as prizes for the 10 best simple breakfast menus. Submit a one page suggestion with name and address to MENU EDITOR The Star by next Thursday afternoon.
A dinner gown described in black white and gold captures attention at the social event. The ensemble blends classic evening wear with metallic accents, drawing praise from attendees and fashion observers.
New York report notes Dr Belle J McDonald and a committee of women doctors endorse the harem skirt as hygienic and practical. They cite freedom of movement and protection from damp clothing, predicting healthier wearers and a brighter outlook for women’s fashion.
A beauty routine describes nightly washing and massaging of face neck and arms with coral cream. It claims to soften rough skin, reduce pores, and restore a velvety rose tone. The recipe uses cerol dissolved in boiling water to create the cream.
A Chicago businessman's wife, born to a policeman, publicly acknowledged her father's copper business at a luncheon among elite social circles. The couple had concealed their roots to preserve prestige as their wealth grew.
Cynthia Grey argues propriety varies by country and circle, but kindness anchors good manners. She defines the gentleman and gentlewoman as compassionate, notes table manners improve dining for all, and warns against discussing religion or politics with disagreeable listeners. She hints at future talks on propriety.
Mrs Agnes L Riddle presided over Colorado's house during a child labor debate and faced no appeal. A dairy owner operator, she maintains early mornings of housework and school runs before attending to lawmaking from 10 am to 5 pm. Known for humor and parliamentary skill, she also serves as Colorado Grange secretary with farmer support.
Advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims five minute relief from stomach misery, prevents sour risings and belching, and promises complete digestion of meals with a 50 cent case. Contains multiple health claims and consumer instructions.
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