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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1912

Page

6

Graduation Dress Contest Judges Named for 1912

Mrs. Cotterill and Mrs. Griffiths join Mme. Killean as judges for The Star Graduation Dress Contest. Contestants from area schools urged to enter for a prize of 10 dollars to the senior class or a 5 dollar prize to grammar students. The event will be held at Hroasway high school with unlimited entrants and a closing date approaching.

George F. Cotterill Austin Griffiths Mme. Killean Hroasway High School Hgh School Business College

Letters to Cynthia Grey on birth, love, and schooling

A reader asks if it is wrong to learn about her out of wedlock mother and fears being 14 in December. The reply encourages self respect, notes many great people were born out of wedlock, and affirms she is not too young to enter high school. The letter also touches on enduring love and delaying marriage, citing medical science and Cynthia’s guidance.

Miss Grey Bers K. Bolgir Jesus Emery Ito Cynthia

Dear Miss Grey on deep love and family objections

The writer argues that deep lasting love can endure beyond a year or two. She recalls loving a man for over a year, who said he had loved her for two years before confessing. She notes family objections from both sides.

Miss Grey

Lonely Young Man Seeks A Nice Girl In Seattle

A 22 year old tradesman, often traveling the Northwest, writes for guidance on meeting a decent woman in Seattle. He rejects saloons and cafe girls, asks how to find park dates or evening outings. The reply suggests joining the YMCA or a reliable lodge to meet good men who introduce him to suitable partners.

Miss Grey Northwest Seattle

Barbecued Lamb and Ice Cream Recipe Snippet

A reader requests an ice cream recipe using one quart of thin cream, table spoons sugar, and vadkia. The text then oddly folds into a barbecued lamb method, slicing cold roast lamb and reheating with a sauce of butter, vinegar, currant jelly, and French mustard, seasoned to taste.

L. BR N. B

NOTICE TO READERS QUESTIONS TO PHYSTECIAN

A reader notice states that questions sent to The Star will be handled by the physician listed as phystecian. The item directs readers to forward inquiries for medical input to the named professional.

Beauty's universal shine outshines a man's glory

The fragment praises beauty in many forms from morning air to dusk yet says none match the rare grace seen in a mother gazing at her sleeping cradle. It contrasts broad beauty with the intimate glow of maternal love, highlighting a gentle, timeless scene.

Amile Aleep

San Francisco Clubwomen Push for Womenʼs Court

Clubwomen in San Francisco advocate a womenʼs court to protect prisoners from curious crowds. The plan calls for only women to be tried and for only necessary men to give evidence.

San Francisco

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