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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1909

Page

2

No News Yet From Astor Nourmahal Afloat in Storm

New York reports Commodore John Jacob Astor and son Vincent aboard the Nourmahal are missing after a Caribbean storm on November 10. British cruiser Scylla joins international search as Mrs Astor seeks divorce outcome and plans European residence.

New York John Jacob Astor Vincent Astor Jamaica West Indies Scylla Revenue Cutters Navy Nourmahal

Markets Roundup of Wholesale Beef Poultry and Feed Prices

The article lists average wholesale prices for beef, poultry foods, milk, wheat, timothy, oats, corn and other feeds. Items include beef per pound, poultry staples, dairy products, and various grains with price ranges and discounts noted.

Pcuhawibes Hati Ster Mae Ion Tbe Sani nWy So Ib. Sk Waters Ee Timoth Oran Wet Rtashington Imothy Éanesas Oregon

Thanksgiving Recipes From The Star Contest Winners

Mrs. Emily Fraser, winner of second prize in The Star Thanksgiving Dinner Menu contest, shares Glazed Sweet Potatoes, squash pie, and a trio of pies. Recipes include squash custard, chestnut dressing, and stuffed green peppers with veal and mushrooms.

Emily Fraser The Star J. A. Wittensohn

Merchants Urged to Inspect Hall Safe and Lock Vaults

An advertisement proclaims Pureel Safe Co. as agents for Herring-Hall-Marvin Safe Co. offering safes and vaults in daily use surpassing all competitors. It lists 312 Occidental Ave and asserts superiority of genuine Hall Safe & Lock Co. products.

Pureel Safe Co Occidental Av Agenta Herring-Hall-Marvin Safe Co Hall Safe & Lock Co

King Peters Chicken Heist and the Weasel's Punishment

King Peter seeks the thief of his chickens and accuses mayors until Rondel the bear keeper confesses. Witch Green Eyes condemns him to transform into a small weasel doomed to guard farms, fight rats, and endure scorn until the stroke of midnight.

King Peters Peter Wingyup Winmy Ramson Rudolph Rondel Green Eyes

The Little Girl Who Brightens Life With Small Pleasures

A modest worker with a pitiful salary brightens a dull life through thrift. She dresses simply, buys bargains, and seeks free cultural joys at libraries, recitals, and lectures. Health, vitality, and regular effort keep her cheerful and morally improved, making life more pleasant.

Lamp shade colors and guest comfort in lighting tips

The article explains how pale rose pink light flatters faces while yellow, violet, and green hues distort complexion. It warns against glare that makes guests uncomfortable. It then describes making fancy stuffed dates with almond and preserved ginger rolled in sugar.

Scalloped Potatoes and Rice Apple Compote Recipe

Scalloped potatoes layered with cheese and butter baked until browned. Rice and apple compote bakes apples with minced raisins and hot rice, served with rich cream. Also notes a simple wheat gem recipe using milk flour salt and egg baked in gem pans.

Dear Miss Grey Advice Column on Mushrooms Theater and Etiquette

A reader asks how to distinguish edible mushrooms from toadstools with warnings that amateurs should seek expert opinion. Another query asks the New theatre location at Central Park and 624 Street in New York. Additional questions cover when July 4 fell on a weekday, when Harry Thaw killed Stanford White, and guidance for a girl of 15 on self-consciousness with the advised remedy of cultivating repose.

Miss Grey Central Park New York Southern Marlowe Mise Grey Agnes R. A

Embroidered Calendars Suggested As Christmas Gifts

A reader asks if embroidered calendars are suitable for Christmas gifts and the advice notes that a calendar measuring typical size for a 16 year old could be a dainty, acceptable present. The letter discusses gift suitability and general dimensions.

Miss Grey

Itching palm joke aside Poslam heals eczema fast

An advertisement touts Poslam as a cure for itching skin and eczema with immediate relief and curing the worst cases in days. It cites hives rash scabies piles and scaly scalp as responsive to the product. The Quaker Drug Co sells it and offers a free mail sample from Emergency Laboratories in New York City.

Quaker Drug Co West Twenty Fifth Street New York City

Bake Oven Cures Alaska Rheumatism Patient in Seattle

Ole L. Hjelvik of Fairbanks Alaska traveled to Seattle for the Bake Oven treatment at 220 to See People's Savings Bank Building. After a lengthy course he recovered from rheumatism with relief from nervousness and insomnia and now enjoys regular meals and sleep. Consultation is free and hours are 8 am to 6 pm Monday to Saturday and 9 am to 12 noon Sunday.

Fairbanks Alaska Ole L. Hjelvik Loughney & Ney Arington Hotel Hjelvix Hjelvik People’s Savings Bank Seattle

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