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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1911
Page
5
A reader asks how to handle an engagement, and the column replies with candid guidance. Reader questions cover sugar sack bleaching, rug cleaning, orris root shampoo, fruit salad, and table centerpiece initials. Responses give practical steps and light moral caution while preserving tone of the era.
A tip suggests applying a mix of powdered alum and one third talcum to soiled gold braid to restore brightness. The method emphasizes gentle polishing without harsh chemicals.
A promotional appeal argues scalp disease and baldness are rising and claims Riggs eczema dandruff cure offers unprecedented past results. The writer warns that without proven success, efforts to prevent baldness would be a failure and shifts blame away from the advertiser.
When babies begin to sit and move on the floor they should progress at their own pace. Instinct tells parents when the legs are ready for motion and errors come from rushing movement rather than delaying. Early overuse can lead to bowed legs as a consequence of too-early activity.
Reading fragments recount odd observations about a bold shopper, a Goderich father who killed his son over a mispronounced word, and a quip about dishwashing versus suit pressing. The text blends sensational snippets with uncontextual remarks.
A humorous quip about securing the only seat in a car, leaving the woman in front to stand while he reads aloud his sporting extra. The line revels in rough etiquette and Old World phrasing.
A sales appeal urges tenants to buy a city tract near Mt. Baker Park with no interest on deferred payments and a $10 down, $5 monthly plan. The ad touts Lake Washington Boulevard plans, water and utilities, and views of regional scenery, claiming fast sales of over 150 lots and urging in-person viewings and appointments.
The Neal Treatment offers a three day liquor cure eliminating alcohol from the system to curb cravings and improve mental and physical condition. Conducted by a regular physician at East Howell Street and 16th Avenue in Seattle, it claims no injections and full patient support via booklet and references.
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