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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
8
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a reliable, gentle laxative suitable for all ages. It claims quick relief for stomach, liver, and bowel disorders, with samples mailed free on request to Dr W Caldwell, 405 Washington St, Monticello, inviting readers to try before buying.
Letter to Cynthia Grey describes a working girl taken in after being turned out. Neighbors vilify the family, harming the children and prompting the writer to seek humane, legal, and police guidance. Advice urges reporting disturbances and slander while protecting all involved and pursuing civil defense.
Readers are informed that questions sent to The Star will be handled by the physician. The notice clarifies the process and assures prompt attention to inquiries.
A reader quotes Blanche Bates praising sensible women while critiquing masculine appearances. The letter discusses women actors on stage, public perceptions, and the clash between private behavior and public performance. The writer notes balance between opinion and performance in entertainment.
A reader pleads over a broken engagement and a grieving heart. Another man asks Miss Grey how to force the couple apart and test if the girl truly loves her former fiancé, urging swift, decisive action to restore happiness.
A fragment describes a reader note on using dried cake pieces to make a plain chocolate fudge cake. The method suggests substituting cake crumbs for nut meats resulting in an excellent dessert.
Elsie Dodd of the eighth grade submits her entry for The Star graduation dress contest. She notes a dress cost of R. KB. OB. and promises to watch the paper for further instructions.
Buckles of mowers make pretty hat trim. Cut a pasteboard shape and cover with silk or ribbon. Sew small flowers around the buckle, adding leaves as desired for a stylish, foliage accented accessory.
Frances Nordstrom of the Keith stock company says she has not used water on her face for eight years. She favors cold cream as essential for complexion and notes a New York prep that costs a pound is worth it.
The fragmentary text recalls a strawberry picture rumor involving Cynthia, notes July 4 1799 and population figures for Oregon in 1850 and 1910, mentions Henzine gloves, language usage on tomorrow, a boys’ club, Civil War casualties, Marguerite Clark and Chauncey Olcott, and a rose bead making method.
Susie M. Best of Cincinnati writes a Peace Hymn of Nations that draws attention. Dr. Amos B. Wells, noted peace worker, suggests using it in peace day celebrations nationwide.
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