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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
5
In a 1911 Fremont Station column, readers seek counsel on coping with an abusive marriage, caring for furs and rhubarb canning, royalty questions, and beauty tips. The old man advises leaving the husband, while other letters request guidance on music copyright, clothing care, and health remedies.
George H. Martin argues schools neglect vocational readiness. He says employers value attention to business and trustworthiness above all, and without these traits, technical training loses value learned through school life and work.
If an onion is planted in a flower pot its fresh green shoots will furnish seasoning when wanted. This saves time and the necessity of cutting up a whole onion. The shoots can be cut fine and used in salad to give the desired soupcon of onion flavor.
The item lists names and addresses in Seattle including Mrs M H, Mrs Jordan, and B L RE with street details and asks if Mrs M H will visit 4910 17th Ave N W. A separate note gives a kitchen tip: if egg yolk contaminates whites, dab with a warm cloth to remove yolk.
Co. F. Langworthy, expert in USDA nutrition, explains eggs as substitutes for meat in hot weather. He compares protein, calories, and water content of eggs, yolk, and white with beef and milk, noting digestibility and cost per dozen versus per pound. He suggests dishes using eggs or milk to reduce meat, and previews beans and peas as future substitutes.
May speaks in brooks and wind as she hovers over tiny lives. The earth rejoices and welcomes the season with gentle breezes and tender healing.
Fragmentary notes reference a talk or essay by Othia Grey titled After Supper Talks The Cheerful Idiot on Advice. The readable portions hint at a reflective piece exploring advice through a humorous lens.
A comic exchange unfolds as the Cheerful Idiot touts a motto to guide a peaceful life while the Chronic Feminine Bore sneers at advice. She denounces others opinions and mocks the idea of overreliance on advisers. He defends seeking real expertise over personal bias.
Poem depicts maidens choosing bargains on a sale day with crowd frenzy and peril. It satirizes consumer fever as gowns silk stockings and bags are discounted while shoppers fear being mauled. The verse voice contrasts fashion mania with danger in a humorous tone.
The column discusses a puzzle from yesterday's Children's Corner solved by Ines showing how a square can be cut into four equal parts each containing a man and a hat. It also offers practical advice on bed making emphasizing a smooth tight sheet fitting over the mattress with extra length to secure under sides and underfoot for warmth with minimal weight.
Mae Martyn endorses a homemade lotion over powder for clear soft skin. Dissolve 4 ounces spurmax in half a pint hot water and add two teaspoons glycerine to create a non rubbing, non shining finish. The lotion allegedly corrects oily, sallow complexions and keeps skin youthful.
A compact guide on marriage dynamics stressing that respect and admiration matter more than affection. It warns that dwelling on superficial warmth can mislead, and notes that steady equality before marriage prevents later rocky paths. It argues men are highly human despite appearances.
New York arrival shows what city dressers wear in summer clothes. Light-weight grays and browns homespuns blue serges and exclusive novelty weaves. Splendid quality materials superbly tailored perfect fitting models at eighteen dollars with other grades up to twenty five and thirty five.
An advertisement touts summer weight underwear for men with lines from 50e and up and exclusive agencies for Dr. Dei mel linen mesh Dr. Jae ger sanitary woolens and Duofold Veristrong hosiery at 25¢. It also promotes silk and lisle hosiery 50¢+, soft linen collars with matching ties 50c+, and summer shirts from $1.50 and up.
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