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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1911
Page
5
A household scene unfolds as Harold is scolded for a gloomy mood at breakfast. His mother insists on cheerful manners, rejecting the idea of spoiling the meal for others. A companion, the Child Spoiler, debates temper and civility in family life. Nearby Icelandic news discusses home rule and Danish governance amid Iceland's reform debate.
Minneapolis May 9 a feature on Jimmie a 21 month old living at Sheltering Arms. Once cherished he now sits with little emotion for caregivers as his father vanished and his home became an institution. The piece portrays a quiet, lifelong tragedy in a small child.
An editorial by Cynthia Grey urges women to train their left hand to match the right, arguing both hands are useful and that practice builds independence. It cites examples of one handed workers and urges readers to stop wasting hand power to improve efficiency at work and home.
Jane Applebee, adopted by Osage Indians, raised a large brood and earned money by tending a washtub and feeding a cow. The cow supplied the orphan calves she saved, enabling her to ship cattle to market in ever larger lots and build a sizable fortune.
The subject known as the Cattle Queen is praised as a successful children raiser who raised her own large family and adopted orphans from city institutions. At eighty two she remains active and healthy, earning status as the richest Osage member and regarded as a revered elder and prophetess by the tribe.
Reader asks how to clean tarnished silver plated frames using standard silver polish. Another note asks for a good traveling salt for a long journey, with a casual response suggesting blue serge as the only suitable option.
A game for the evening describes one player leaving the room while others pick a word for guessing. Returnee asks three questions to each present, focusing on how they like the word. Also included is a potato recipe for browned potatoes with steps to parboil and bake with butter or drippings.
Forethought in caring for clothes saves money. Examine garments after wear, store properly, and avoid stretching delicate pieces. Hang coats evenly, store suits in bags, and handle fine lingerie with care to prevent wear and rust spots.
A sequence of engagement announcements unfolds as guests enjoy tea. One feature uses an ice cream bride with a frozen train, another displays place cards with Cupid motifs and gold motto Love Is All, while a third narrates a romance via a graphophone telling the tale to the guests.
Quote packed clipping discusses how to identify married men by habits rather than rings and mocks women’s independence. It cites Mme Albertina Rausch Schneider on industrial work and a shift toward domestic roles. Cornelia Robinson remarks on limited career prospects for women and wage earning.
Quaint jackets with long revers and sweeping lines, raised waistlines, and safe fashion bets for coming months. Black worn by non mourners remains stylish, one piece gowns of mesh tuxedo nets in vogue, embroidered net bands, summer wraps, gatin and silk dresses show colored embroideries, linen and masseline in striped patterns popular for blouses, gold ribbon belts, lace patterned linen, and silk and wool velvets for late spring suits and summer dresses.
The report details John Fogelberg and fellow Swede Groth, loggers at Peterson & Larson’s camp, showing deficits after short work spells. Fogelberg, 62, left nearly four dollars poorer. Groth's deficit was about four forty. The note claims Griffin & Pratt’s office supplies workers and fees, with meals and steamboat costs affecting earnings.
Rancher John McMillen of Montana married Miss Rather Knight, sister-in-law of Grant, owner of Grant's case. The ceremony was led by Rev. Joseph L. Garvin at Windsor apartments. The couple plans a honeymoon to Pennsylvania after two years of correspondence. Miss Knight, cashier at Grants, is a University of Oregon graduate.
The Central Labor Council plans to invite single tax lecturer Charles Frederick Adama to address the council on June 7. Delegates discussed Vancouver B C seeing unusual activity as the single tax concept expands. Painters union head F G Lowe noted Vancouver pays painters $4.50 a day, matching Seattle rates.
Four new pilots will be officially granted licenses by the Aero Club of America this week, raising the national total to 40. Lieutenant Ellyson, the first naval officer to seek a pilot's license, and Lincoln Beachy along with Haugh A. Robinson and Roland B. Middleton, have applied. Citizens in North End King County urged speed on the north trunk road project as $96,000 is spent for the Bothell route, with only right-of-way clearing planned for the season.
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