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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1910
Page
7
Extracts from a 1910 book addressed to an unborn son by a woman whose name is withheld. The passages mix motherhood reflections with gentle mysticism and self interpretation. Published by Houghton Mifflin Co in Boston.
A long farewell letter speaks of imminent separation from a beloved child and partner. The writer expresses deep love and longing, asks the child to trust Oliver, and hopes the child grows into a true man with guidance and blessing. The tone is intimate and maternal with a resolve to endure distance.
A housewifely guide describes oyster serving methods from raw on crushed ice with lemon to cocktails. It details sauces and methods for frying scalloped roasting with butter and crumbs, macaroni layers, turkey stuffing, and salads with oyster liquor, plus stews and a rich braise with stock and milk.
A compilation of quotes from F W Crowninshield and others on American women’s virtue, social freedom in New Port, women’s independence, divorce, law, and democracy. Notable voices include Vambery and Wordsworth emphasizing upbringing, environment, equality, and humanity in public life.
A Social Service club report by Mrs. Reed critiques Seattle’s juvenile court as inefficient and calls for women’s suffrage to empower reform. Citing Denver’s nonpartisan Lindsey era, the piece argues women voters would elect capable judges, fund juvenile work, and reduce delinquency by proper care and supervised reform.
In Russia women engineers are employed by major firms and land surveyors work for the government. A St. Petersburg graduate engineer supervises construction and women reportedly direct workmen well, with fewer drunken incidents. In Mexico City ten prominent women physicians run lucrative practices, and the national bureau of education includes four women among its 15 members.
Readers share a pickling brine method for cucumbers with a 24 hour wait and a vinegar soak. They ask Mina Grey for lace cleaning tips using magnesia or bread crumbs and seek guidance on preventing asymmetric linen shrinkage and chiffon scarf care with washing, rubbing, and gum water stiffening.
A string of views from men on ideal traits for a girl. Readers hear about a sweet yet dignified partner with spunk and leadership, domestic taste, honesty, restraint, humor, generosity, broad-mindedness, and practicality in challenging times.
In Louisville on October 3, Joseph Wendling pleaded not guilty at arraignment for the December attack and murder of Alma Kellner at St John’s Church. He requested transfer to federal court on grounds of being an alien.
North Yakima article notes the North Coast railroad has finally received the long deferred franchise to enter the city. The decision marks a milestone for rail access and local development.
In Chehalis an unknown assailant entered a local drug store owned by A Rchaud and tried to loot the till. Bechaud fought back, sustaining injuries, and the robber fled after a severe beating.
An ordinance introduced by Councilman Denney provides a 1400 dollar appropriation to purchase a new automobile for the street department and trade in the Vierce-Arrow now in use. The measure drew some laughter from the council while Goddard urged referal to the investigating committee. Some women comment on economy equating to baking bread pudding from stale crusts.
A traditional home remedy combines one pint warm water with sugar, plus two percent ounces of Pinex in a pint bottle, to create a cough syrup. Take a teaspoon every one to three hours. claimed to end deep coughs within 24 hours and help with whooping cough, chest pains, bronchitis, and throat ailments. The formula emphasizes pine extract benefits and notes guarantees from Bartell Drug Co. and similar outlets.
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