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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1912
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as the best laxative to end biliousness headaches and gas by cleansing the stomach liver and intestines. It promises a clear head and months of comfort after taking Cascarets, with assertions that all druggists carry the product.
An old established dental office markets Dr. LR Clark and a dental team as expert and reliable. The ad promotes services with claims of quality, prompt handling of issues, and a special price offer of five dollars, down from ten, under D O S Clark (manager) at a Northwest Avenue corner location.
A reader panel from Seattle letters questions aim at love, mothers, and aging parents. Candid voices debate bachelor life, old fashioned ideals, and the search for a suitable partner amid changing social norms.
Miss Grey is asked to adopt a three month old blue eyed white kitten from a writer with two cats and a puppy. The mother is half Angora and the kitten is described as very loving and in need of a kind home at 2112 South Avenue West.
Dear Misa Grey two 16 year old girls ask if boys complimenting their looks are flattering or harmful. The response warns beauty alone fades and urges cultivating mind and modesty to avoid being used, advising restraint and self respect.
A reader asks about a living wage for working girls and suggests seeking Charity Commissioner aid and union action. The letters discuss supporting elderly parents, debt, and starting small businesses, plus guidance on apologizing in a romantic dispute.
Readers letters suggest many items lack names and addresses but a stamped self addressed envelope ensures a prompt reply by Cynthia Grey.
A compilation notes election results Woodrow Wilson carried 39 states and lists general facts about grammar and notable figures Grover Cleveland birth and death details Hawaiian governance Walter Frear the present governor plus several example addresses for John D Rockefeller and a plural verb rule.
Empty spools and flat tin disks found inside lard paila covers are repurposed into small stewpang covers. The spool halves attach to the disk with a nail or screw, the nail end is flattened underneath, and a wooden handle keeps heat manageable. Frances Starr and The Case of Becky draw steady crowds at Belasco Theatre Manhattan, booked through Christmas week.
A vintage style ad urges women to curb gray hair with Hay’s Hair Health. It casts gray strands as unbecoming and encourages looking young as a duty, arguing older women belong to grandmothers and chaperons.
A recipe fragment describes Baked Hubbard Squash with celery chestnut dressing and onion dressing. It details chestnuts, corn meal bread, milk, mace, salt, pepper, optional fowl scraps, cream and butter, then stuffing into potato shells and browning. Also mentions stuffed baked potatoes with scooped centers.
The guide describes beveling the outer edge toward the center of the nail on each side to create a tapering effect. It emphasizes gradual inward movement of the edge to form a smooth arc.
Dr William A Evans, Chicago health official and food authority, offers practical Thanksgiving dining guidance. Eat slowly chew thoroughly begin with soup bread and vegetables then tackle turkey gingerly avoid stuffing seek cranberry sauce and fruit, have a light dessert and coffee. Take a long walk after and avoid poorly ventilated rooms to prevent indigestion.
An old age health notice promotes Syrup of Figs as a safe, natural laxative for seniors. It claims to stimulate the liver and bowels without harsh effects, warning readers to avoid stronger laxatives. The ad urges asking for the California Fig Syrup Company product labeled Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna.
Mrs. Nora Sargeant of Beattie shares a set of household recipes. The roast turkey with sage dressing details trimming, stuffing, and baking in a double roaster are outlined, followed by a simple salad dressing with salt flour mustard sugar and vinegar and a butter finish.
Step by step instructions detailing feather removal singeing, beheading, neck removal, crop and windpipe extraction, cavity cleaning, organ removal, gall bladder caution, tendon removal, washing, drying and stuffing with leg positioning, liver and heart cleaning, gizzard opening and cold-water washing.
Police hunt a red haired, fashionably dressed woman who attempted to rob Mrs. A. L. Ipswich, proprietor of an apartment house, knocking her unconscious during a room viewing. Also noted are canal length figures and Olympia notes on fur fashions and a bronze tablet marking Washington’s 1853 territorial legislature meeting.
A kitchen note explains a method to thin dressing with cream and cook briefly until thick. It yields nearly a quart of dressing and covers two to three meals, remaining usable for an indefinite period.
Select bright red apples and trim tops. Core and scoop to hollow. Dice pulp and mix with one cup diced celery and salad dressing. Fill each apple with the mixture, top with whipped cream, and finish with chopped nuts.
A newly introduced draped skirt showcases the latest trend in prevention fashion. The design emphasizes coverage and silhouette while integrating practical materials for everyday wear.
Women will see bright plaids and English checks this winter with heavy materials like corduroy and corded velvet. Smart gowns feature a heavy skirt and bodice with a light chiffon or tulle upper waist, creating a two fabric effect.
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