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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1912
Page
5
An old advertisement touts Diapepin as the surest quickest remedy for upset stomach indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims relief in minutes noting it is harmless and suitable for men and women and urges keeping a large case at home for family meals and attacks.
Two 15 and 16 year old girls write to Cynthia Grey confessing a year of disgrace and lost respect. They seek guidance to repair reputations without parents knowing and ask for publication to warn others.
A nearly 20 year old engaged woman asks whether to leave an unhappy home with drunk father and nagging mother, suggesting fair board and self-respect as steps. Other letters praise Seattle platoon fire department reforms, urging votes and discussing trust between men and women in society.
A wife describes a quarrel with the hotel boss over supper plans and a possible threat to quit the business. She asks Miss Grey for guidance, noting her husband’s temper and the impact on the enterprise. The reader is urged to seek understanding if the boss is reasonable.
A column signed A YOUNG WOMAN advises young men to avoid troublesome girls and encourages chaperones for daughters. It urges quiet, square men as best matches and cautions parents to ensure upright morals in suitors.
A mother writer argues men cannot be trusted with daughters, urging guardians to protect girls as they would mothers or sisters. The letter notes concern over theater chaperones and questions trust, then asks for suggestions of hospitals or homes that would welcome Christmas dolls. A reply proposes two institutions: Children’s Orthopedic Hospital and the Ryther Home.
A bashful 18 year old writes to Miss Grey asking how to reveal his love for a nurse aged 22 who teases him about his large nose. The response advises not to reveal feelings if she shows no interest and cautions against acting foolishly.
Billie Burke outlines a program of facial and body exercises meant to reduce aging lines, lift brows, and improve posture. She prescribes deep breathing, facial puffing, stretching, and foot and arm pulls to loosen the scalp, strengthen muscles, and cultivate grace and poise for women, stressing daily practice.
A fashion note compares a waist without a sleeve to a room without curtains and introduces a long sleeve aeroplane cuff. The cuff is named for its winglike look and includes fouriny pleats inside near the elbow to create fullness while staying comfortable.
Mrs. Fannie Bullock Workman climbs the Stachen glacier in the Karakorams, spending six weeks at elevations above 17 000 feet. She summits peaks between 19 000 and 21 000 feet, daughter of former Massachusetts governor Bullock and member of royal geographic societies.
Readers are reminded that not all letters can be answered in the paper and many lack names or addresses. A stamped self addressed envelope will prompt a reply. Cynthia Grey.
Three traditional apple recipes include Amber Core with suet and spices baked in a mould, Apple Solid made from apples and sugar with lemon rind, and Apple Charlotte using gelatine and whipped cream folded with grated apples and citrus. Each ends served chilled or with cream.
Mrs. B. E. Daly of Alaska praises Nome as a thriving city with good schools and electric lights. She notes moving pictures and civilized signs, while native women wear the costly fur parka in winter. The piece also includes a verse and a Lowell quote about ethics.
Viola Allen was born in Alabama in 1869. The rhododendron is the state flower of Washington and West Virginia. The Order of the Blue Goose is a national organization of insurance agents. Etiquette says to congratulate the groom and wish the bride happiness. The electoral vote overruled the popular vote in the Cleveland case. Spots on nails come from injuries and should be rubbed with moistened pumice-stone powder. Halloween is the eve of November 1, All Saints Day. Inquire at the public library technology department for coin collector addresses or at a book store for coin books. Suet keeps for weeks covered with flour. After using a piece, store the remainder in the flour bin.
From Paria comes a home craft method to imitate willow plume with fringe feathers. A 18 inch plume uses 1.5 yards fringe and 0.5 yard satin ribbon, wire covered and sewn with three ribbon rows. Ends are curled with a hot iron to create a fluffy natural look.
A health writer warns about dust heaps and gar bage piles as poisoners. He urges burning waste indoors if possible and burying leather and bones deep for fertilizer while drying fruit skins and vegetable waste before disposal to prevent contamination. He cautions against letting dust heaps get wet or greasy.
Across New York and Chicago on October 10 to 19, women leaders urge reforms in markets and milk safety, promote a central market with inspections, and push voter registration and campaign activities including receptions and future White House plans tied to the upcoming fall election.
London readers reassess an ideal woman beyond beauty. Letters value inner qualities like kindness, health, and manners, preferring practicality over glamour. Some argue for a versatile partner who can both play piano and cook, while noting many men still marry for different traits.
A five minute hot water foot bath helps feet ache from walking or standing. Follow with a dash of cold water for lasting relief. The cold tonic aids rheumatism chilblains or bunions.
Seattle readers urged to guard against appendicitis by taking Adlerika, a German remedy with buckthorn bark and glycerine. A single dose allegedly relieves sour stomach gas and constipation instantly by antisepticizing digestive organs. Swift's Pharmacy advertises the product at 2nd Ave and Pike St.
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