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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1912
Page
5
An advertisement touts the Princess Tokio method as a breakthrough for removing wrinkles and smoothing complexions. It claims the book reveals secret techniques once unknown in America and offers free access to readers over a certain age who write in.
Dear Misa Grey tackles domestic roles and old maid labels with a flurry of anecdotes. Readers argue over table sayings gender norms and the idea of maturity in relationships. The letters mock prudish views while affirming individual dignity and continued study.
Five tittle kittens wait at 739 15th Avenue North Brooklyn for homes. They are free to anyone who guarantees a loving, responsible home.
A reader asks how to become a trained nurse and which hospital to apply to. Advice urges applying to the superintendent of nurses at Seattle General or Minor hospitals, stressing physical strength and aptitude as essential, and offers further help if native ability exists.
A young girl writes about deep feelings for a boy at her school and asks if she should smile or speak. She notes he stares at her and wonders how to respond to his flowers and candy from a bashful admirer. The columnist begins a gentle guidance in this emotional period.
A pair of teen cousins, S G dark and R G pale, seek advice from Miss Grey as they flirt with two popular boys who propose marriage on the same date. The letter cautions that eating popularity won’t feed you after marriage and warns of financial burdens and daily bills in a playful Q&A tone.
The Georgia legislature adopted a child named Georgia Brows, passing the resolution through both houses and enrolment as a statutory act. The piece suggests national curiosity about the move, attributing influence to popular parents while pondering broader motives of civic compassion and the desire to claim a living, innocent life as a social good.
A compilation notes public court records accessible at a courthouse in Jefferson county West Virginia. It lists historical dates October 3 1893 and March 23 1897 as Tuesdays and cites coin values potatoes weights and basic legal notions on alien land ownership in Washington state.
A hostess suggests dividing guests into groups for marble games with prizes, plus spying games. For youths at a garden party she recommends quoits, horseshoes, tennis, croquet, archery or fake fishing in a sawdust pond with playful items. Cotton gloves may be appropriate if affordable.
A breakfast and lunch idea features fried rice as a change from fried mush. Rice is boiled in milk with sugar salt and lemon juice, molded cold, sliced, dipped in egg and crumbs, then browned in hot fat for a crisp finish.
A reader asks what causes an electric light globe to break and seeks guidance on going to a skating rink after returning by 9 30 PM at age fourteen. The question also asks whether Harpers Ferry is in Virginia or West Virginia.
Notice states questions sent to The Star will be handled by the physician on staff.
A letter from A Poor Man asks how to obtain a deed after paying $50 for lumber on a half lot. The advisor warns the lumber bill may be $50 if correct and urges the man to fulfill all land payments and verify contract terms before deed transfer. If details are sent with a stamped self addressed envelope, further guidance will be provided.
A Cincinnati meeting of the Home Economics association urged standardizing dress for appropriateness, comfort, health, and simplicity to set a proper example for schoolgirls. They criticized high school girls’ partylike attire and warned teachers and workers should avoid attire suggesting society women.
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