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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1912
Page
5
The column suggests playful decor ideas using red and yellow items and potato race games for laughter. It includes a reader question about meeting a country girl, advising polite introductions, speaking to her brother, and showing confidence, with a nod to seeking guidance from Cynthia.
Miss Mercy sues Dean Talbot for 100000, alleging slander after testimony about her income and fiancé buying a 260 hat and admission to the University of Chicago. The trial features questions about sources of funds and the influence of John D. Rockefeller's endowments on student life.
A reader asks how a 34 year old woman can attract a suitor and whether to overlook a bald partner. Misa replies that valuing brains over hair is wise, and urges self respect. The letter hints at social pressures and caution about youthful pleasures. White shoes this summer with light dresses.
In Muskogee Oklahoma two councils govern city business with one official council and a parallel women’s council. The women’s group, formed from a club of wives, meets twice a month to consider civic matters and influence decisions of the real council.
A person writes about attending a party where a game called Post caused a teen to be trapped in a dark room and someone died. The writer seeks advice to understand if they are to blame and mentions they have not spoken to the boy since the incident.
The note discusses methods to preserve eggs for months using sawdust or in lime water, noting lime absorption makes eggs harder to digest. It also offers hair care tips such as brushing orra root after shampooing and avoiding oily hair from certain shampoos.
A clipped line warns that the misfortune might be tied to a six dollar hat, urging caution in a wry, moralizing tone typical of social columns. The quip implies accessory choice as a cause, reflecting era attitudes and humor.
The remark indicates a token or note stating it has not been in circulation and that one item valued at $6 exists. otherwise its value remains undetermined.
A compact reader’s page with assorted tips and trivia. Topics include explosives and manuscript formatting, naval recruitment, a note on Queen Elizabeth and Mary Stuart, coin values, court sales, lemon juice effects, baking powder timing, and typewriter advice.
An ad explains a complexion remedy using ordinary mercorized wax applied as night cream to absorb the old skin and reveal clear skin. It claims surface defects vanish, including pimples freckles and blackheads, with no discomfort and no visible signs during use.
Coin FIEND asks Misa Grey about a four premium on an 1845 silver dollar and notes interest in the value of that date. The message signals reader curiosity about coin pricing and authentication details.
In Louisville on March 27 Miss Susan Dianell clad in a coat and street shoes climbed Lakeland’s 187 foot tower frame to win a $20 wager. She joined a group discussing high frame hazards and proved she could ascend in under 20 minutes as a young man bet against her.
Gary Indiana March 27 Chief of Police Martin has dispatched extra officers to hunt bold thieves who stole the newly completed four room house of Will Hammons a young architect and magazine writer The residence on Borman boulevard near Clark road was missing when Hammons inspected it for furniture needs Police in surrounding towns report no trace of the house.
The Board of Public Works issued formal notice to Barber Asphalt to allow city inspection of paving on streets and avenues after the firm failed to send a representative per Superintendent Wal ters request. The contract for maintenance expires this month, with an amount cited at 179,500,000.
Miss M. A. Butters and John Williams were married Sunday at the residence of Dr Powers, with a simple ceremony witnessed by family and close friends.
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