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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1909
Page
10
The piece argues against gendered stereotypes and fosters support for boys growing into men. It stresses letting youths pursue preferred trades, avoiding forced office work, and creating a pleasant home atmosphere to prevent street gathering and aimless wandering. It urges parents to understand their children's tastes and support their true callings.
Historical excerpt discusses adulteration risks in bread and flour, moisture effects on gluten and starch, and differences between hard and soft wheat flours. It describes mixing hard water with flour to form a stiff paste for drying, and notes color, texture, and flavor expectations for good flour.
A fragmentary critique on image and beauty in youth focusing on posing and parental influence. It argues spontaneity fades with vanity, distinguishes between genuine beauty and those who think themselves beautiful, and warns of the harms of forcing children into appearances.
An old advertisement features Aaty Drudge promoting Fels-Naptha soap for laundry and general cleaning. It touts grease removal without boiling water, cutting costs versus coal and alcohol fuels, and claims superior results on clothes, dishes, glass, china, and curtains. Directions are printed on the wrapper.
Report cites Interborough Transit testing women caregivers in the subway and notes 600+ women studying medicine in French universities with Massa choiceness figures. It highlights Edith Morley Boston a state contract recipient. Mentions Elizabeth Blackwell birthday and Mile. Sarah Sioida and Mme Lovlee Briand among ship physicians on major Mediterranean routes.
The article surveys trends in long coats and hats with a focus on pointed waistlines and empire cuts. It notes cloche ideas, plaited straws, coarse straw textures, moss roses with foliage for bat trimming, and coiffure requirements with hair flat at the front and fuller sides and back. Quick Tea Rolls recipe included with tablespoon sugar butter and batter guidance.
A May sale lists tea sets and coffee sets with special prices for silver plated and quadruple finished items. Includes ice water jugs sugar bowls creamer sets berry bowls oil cruets water sets and assorted cut glass pieces in star sunburst daisy and whirlwind designs with several styles and sizes.
Genuine walrus Hand-Bag in 18 inch size priced at 2.50 features hand sewn French edges English frame and brass lock. 16 inch Walrus hide bag 12.50. 15 inch Seal Hand-Bag 10.00. 18 inch calf hide bag 8.50. cowhide Suit Case with 24 inch size 6.00. Also a 26 inch item listed at 50.
A list of paper clips in boxes of 250 for 34 inch hold, circular Faber erasers 40c per dozen, erasers with brush 5c per dozen, Day Books Journals and Leaders priced by pages 30c for 1 page 40c for 200 pages, and wire desk trays priced at 25c each. Located on the Fourth Floor with rubber tips to prevent desk scratching.
The ad lists an oak square-top table 24 inches with turned legs priced at 2.25 and a child’s tron crib in blue with drop sides and close fillers. Crib height head 42 inches, foot 38 inches. Also notes a durable Simmons fabric spring.
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