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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1912
Page
5
An OCR damaged ad fragment discusses skin whitening and removal products claiming to erase wrinkles and blemishes. It mentions a facial treatment, a wax-like removal, and alleged rapid results, with references to a plant extract or chemical term and uncertain timelines.
An advertisement touts Nature's Creation as a safeguard against tuberculosis and bronchial troubles. It cites personal testimony from Chas A Michael and urges readers to seek a booklet at the Nature's Creation office in Seattle Washington for prevention and treatment information.
A reader confesses shoplifting gloves and collar sets, aided by a kind lady detective, and asks for work. The adviser urges accepting past mistakes, pursuing honest work, and suggests contacting the detective for job help while offering private follow-up.
Two 18 year old girls seek advice on a troubling social situation with two young men aged 20. The pair missed a planned Sunday visit, followed them to a theater, and failed to offer a ride home. A jealous third party is suspected to cause tension among friends. They ask whether to contact the boys or wait for further explanation. An annexe suggests sending a brief note and stepping back if the issue remains unresolved.
A speaker urges wives to insist husbands honor marriage and reject infidelity as ruin for homes and nation. She condemns men who threaten family stability and promotes faithfulness as the basis for strong families and society.
An admirer asks if a grocer may swear at invited guests and demand inclusion of a girl who works there. Misa Grey says parents should decide, arguing the grocer likely hopes inclusion will spur improvement and that the girl is as good as his son.
Billie Burke promotes proactive beauty routines in autumn. She urges outdoor walks, daily exercise, and morning activities to improve complexion, arguing thinking alone won’t suffice and noting her own schedule and country setting while filming in The Mind the Paint Girl.
The Star Turkey Contest invites readers to submit dinner menus judged by Miss Hopkins and others from Broadway High and Franklin domestic science instructors. Entries include Oyster on half shell, Stewed corn, Pumpkin pie, and a six person dinner priced around 3.50, with names from Ballard and City residents.
A terse note indicates that all letters cannot be answered in the paper and many lack names or addresses. It urges readers to include a stamped self addressed envelope for a prompt reply from Cynthia Grey.
A reader reports paying $12 to a bogus suit club that vanished with members' money. She notes many others were cheated, and cites reports the same firm operates in San Francisco. She asks the mayor to investigate and suggests lawyers may pressure repayment.
New item presented by Miss Ruth Brown outlines a hearty Thanksgiving menu featuring a large turkey, minced fruit, three dozen oysters on the half shell, game soup, and coffee. The editor notes the turkey’s inviting size as a centerpiece.
A letter from a reader identifies long hours and nights alone as the cause of marital strain and eventual divorce for a fireman's wife. She argues the double-platoon shift would improve family life and prevent similar outcomes, signing as a grass widow.
A bride asks about kissing the groom at weddings and the requirements for licenses and witnesses. The reply states kissings by close relatives is preferred, one witness who knows both parties is necessary for a license, and two witnesses are customary at the ceremony.
Two wives seek advice on spouses and an affinity for other men. The letter explains unhappy marriages and evenings spent at home while husbands socialise with others. The adviser warns against infidelity and notes the affinity craze as a reason for misbehavior.
A reader asks if a young man should kiss his fiancée in public with family present. The columnist replies that a quiet kiss good night is acceptable, but making a parade of affection is poor taste. Another reader agrees it depends on presentation.
Clothes packed away for summer often crease. Hang items on a bathroom line, seal the room, run hot water to fill with steam, and leave for an hour or two. Then dry in the open air if possible.
A compilation of practical tips on law and daily life. It covers where a suit for bad debts is filed, Vaseline as a hair growth aid, applying it to the scalp, a note on New York’s 23rd street congestion, and license basics for selling fish. It also outlines fur cleaning methods and removal techniques from skin using simple brushing.
Dear Miss Grey explains that old maids and old bachelors are defined by mindset, not age. Temperament and crankiness arise from the state of mind they show, whether married or single.
A brisk admonition urges readers to observe how they sit and stand. It emphasizes checking leaning, flopping into chairs, shoulder posture, and head position, arguing the body’s muscles respond to attention. Small daily drills can improve bearing and self pride.
The article outlines turning grape juice into vinegar by exposing the juice to air for fermentation until the process completes, noting the role of oxidation and time in producing acetic acid.
An advertisement urges careful choice of cough medicine and recommends Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for throat and lung troubles, advising readers to consult a doctor about its use.
A sewing tip explains two rules for setting a sleeve into a waist. For a standard armhole of 14 to 15 inches, align the front sleeve seam 2% inches from the underarm toward the front, then pin at 4% inches and 3% inches toward the back. Baste between the 4% and 3% points while keeping the waist curved. Dreamland hosts a dance tonight.
An advertisement offers a home lotion to reduce age marks using spurmax glycerine and witch hazel for oily skin, plus a canthrox hair shampoo mixed with hot water. It claims the lotion smooths skin, helps with pimples and freckles, and that canthrox shampoo cleanses the scalp, leaves hair soft and glossy, and is inexpensive.
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