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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
5
Goodby to Dutch Collar and Try One of These. We may judge by advance styles seen in fashionable shops. Neckwear favors square or V necked collars with lace trimming, Irish lace, hand embroidery, and surplice designs. Materials such as dotted swisses and Brussels net show variety. Real smartness hinges on tasteful combinations.
In the letters Cynthia Grey discusses proper washing of lace curtains, questioning whether to starch and dry on the stretcher. She asks which white wool fabrics yield the most durable suits and offers practical care guidance.
A household column offers advice on soft fluffy hair care and laundering, summer dress styles, hat sizes, hosiery, gloves, and birthstones. It answers questions about Sunday's outings, with Mimi Grey advising on fashion, and includes a bread recipe and Thanksgiving date for 1906.
The Philadelphia Call reports Mre Mee Martye addressing large crowds with advice on beauty and affordable care. She promotes a simple lotion made from spurmax and glycerine mixed with hot water to clear pimply complexions and restore smooth, velvety skin. Local ad notes furnished rooms at 604 Virgina near Westinke Ave.
Gahanna Ohio March 24 Mayor Dawson led a posse that surrounded five safe blowers in nearby brush. Two bandits were wounded but escaped. Earlier they blew the post office safe and wrecked the building but were driven off before any money was taken. The thieves hid in a barn then fled into the brush as heavy fire continued until dawn. None of the posse members were injured.
New York police hunt three highwaymen who robbed Jeremiah Donovan of his clothes save for his trousers and wrote epigrams on his back with an indelible violet pencil. Donovan said he was nearly dead after the assault as his attackers tied him and forced him to crawl, bulging his trousers with rock and dust.
The Bertha sailed this morning for the north carrying 150 passengers including 57 Chinese bound for Yakutat to begin the cannery season. The Humboldt followed last night for Alaska ports with a large cargo and passenger list.
The mayor of New York replies to a young girl's letter with cheerful advice. He says happiness is essential and that when faced with discouragement one should tell oneself it will be all right. He adds that the next good thing will come and you will feel bully.
At a King County Osteopathic Association meeting on Tuesday evening the principal topic was the upcoming state convention to be held in Wenatchee on April 1.
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