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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
7
A reader claims a month of daily buttermilk drinking cures pimples and cleanses skin. Along with warm baths and soap, the writer says buttermilk neutralizes sweets and starches, aids toxin release, and can improve general health and body tone. The letter also notes fashion advice for color choices and a note on slender to stout body guidance.
A rug or carpet may be scrubbed without injury to wool or warp and colors brightened, yielding a near new look. Use hot water with dissolved soap, then add gasoline and ammonia. Scrub areas, rinse, and dry in shade, noting possible material shrinkage.
In a dialog from The Book of Ann the mother argues that divorce law must be fair for both sexes and educates women to gain economic and legal equality. Ann's mother, Chrys, and Mrs Best discuss love, fidelity, and the need for women to demand fair treatment, suggesting a politics of divorce reform.
The old gardener notes that new primulinus hybrids, crossed from common gladiolus and a Central African variety, differ in appearance and habit. They have a drooping lid, bloom a week earlier, and display graceful shapes with colors across orange yellow primrose pink and rose.
Jewelry in Paris trends toward bracelets and earrings as gloves decline. Beads and long strands appear, but excessive mixing with other pieces is discouraged. Arm jewelry may be worn on upper and lower arms with precious stones allowed. overall, restraint remains the advised rule for tasteful dressing.
A vintage recipe lists ingredients for a boiled salad dressing including olive oil sugar eggs condensed milk and vinegar with mustard. It instructs to beat eggs mix oil and sugar then add condensed milk heat then add vinegar and mustard cook in a double boiler stir constantly and finish with milk to taste.
New York audiences marvel at Jeanne Engels in The Wonderful Thing and debate her striking coiffure. She explains a center scalp part, crown arc, and turban top with side curls pinned neatly, using gum arabic for extra curl if needed.
Chop sufficient cold chicken to make 1 pint. In a saucepan melt butter and flour then stir in milk until boiling. Add chicken, salt, red pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix with beaten egg whites, bake 20 minutes. Save yolks for custards or mayonnaise.
A shopper notes surprise at finding smart blouses offered at an exceptionally low price. The remark suggests the deal is hard to beat and points to a standout bargain compared with typical retail.
Just arrived in three stores the new half sex for women features lace stripe in black white cordovan and navy. Priced at 2.00, it is touted to become a summer sensation across the East.
Short sleeves gain favor as warm days arrive and long gloves remain in demand. The Filosette gloves resemble leather yet stay cool and comfortable. Eight button lengths available in Mode, Mastic and White.
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