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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1912
Page
8
Cynthia Grey invites girl graduates and grammar schoolers to enter a dress contest with $10 gold for university or high school and $5 gold for grammar school winners. Entrants must submit their name now, with judging based on prettiness and thrift.
The article argues planning early for summer breaks, favoring home-centered or local getaways over crowded resorts. It claims benefits include lower costs, fewer dressing demands, solitude, and ongoing contact with Mother Nature, suggesting a calmer, more refreshing vacation.
A letter from a repentant husband begs Mise Grey to help repair his marriage after one adulterous lapse. He asserts his loyalty and vows to stay true, while she warns that trust is broken and may be irreparable, stressing a woman's sacred heart and the harm done.
An old advertisement touts a DIY beauty remedy mixing magatone with witch hazel to smooth the face and fade neck and forearm, claiming all day hold and skin softness. It also markets an antiseptic salve for chaps sores and eruptions and a hair treatment using orra root to promote growth, shine, and volume.
Dear reader asks about social manners and body measurements. The column offers guidance on walking etiquette and weight, suggesting a target around 145 to 160 pounds for a 6 foot 7 inch frame and recommends starting a neighborhood meat and food marketing venture to earn money during school breaks.
A letter from a reader asks if the contest is open to girls from other cities and confirms prizes of 10 and 6 dollars for the prettiest neatest and cheapest dress made and worn by graduates on diploma day.
A reader asks how to alert a young friend involved with a married man. The recommended steps include talking directly with the girl with care, involving a teacher, or contacting the YWCA protective officer if needed, without revealing the reporter's name.
Toronto reports the Bank of Montreal and the Royal Bank will merge after the Trad Bank is absorbed. Sir Thomas Ughneasy of the Canadian Pacific is named as probable president of the combined institution with capital around 32 million dollars and assets near 400 million.
At the general election of officers Mrs C E Bogardus was chosen president. She serves on the state committee for both the mothers congress and the Women’s Federated clubs and brings broad mother nature to lead a movement supporting home protected children and those dependent on world charity. All mother circles are invited to federate at the congress meeting held Tuesdays at Broadway high school.
Household queries cover lemon pile, cream of tartar to soda ratios, pot roast guidance, nut loaf cake with walnuts, and tips for keeping a dish for a week. Contributed by Mrs C A and signed by E G 8, with practical tweaks for simmering, browning, and nut cake ingredients.
A reader asks if it is proper to call a male supervisor after dinners. The response says a girl should avoid regular calls or frequent dinners with a man, regardless of his position, to preserve prestige among friends.
Today at Tate's cafe the big Tillicum parade planning session will outline street policing and safety for the march. Chief Bannick and Fire Chief Stetson will join leaders to ensure order along the route. Grand Marshal Jacoby will assign roles to fraternal orders with over 12 000 expected participants.
The text notes Cosmopolis near Hoquiam is not Inglian and mentions historical figures and places. It cites Robert Mantell born Ayrshire 1854 with real name Robert Hudson, lists Niagara Falls 164 feet Yosemite Falls 400 feet Gavarnie Falls 1885 feet, and discusses citizenship rules for children of American citizens abroad and Washington state work hours.
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