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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1912

Page

5

Painted Faces Versus Youth Health as Beauty Message

In New York on October 29 Misa Kate B Turner Erasmus Hall assistant principal Brooklyn argues that youth health and a natural look are true beauty not cosmetics She urges students ages 15 to 20 to avoid powder and paint and to dress simply for school She vows to admonish students embracing actress styles and defends Braman Hall rules as protective for pupils.

New York Misa Kate B. Turner Erasmus Hall High School Brooklyn Misa Turner Braamun Hall

Cynthia's Aids and Odd Historical Facts Recounted

A mixed snippet recalls William Jennings Bryan facing McKinley in 1896 and 1900 and Taft in 1904. It notes sending invention inquiries to Washington for reports, civil service exam particulars in Seattle, and calendar trivia about Sunday as first day and pre Christ seventh day. It mentions a magazine copy consent law and a hair bleaching tip.

Sage Tea Restores Hair Color and Scalp Health

An old remedy praises Sage and Sulphur Hair Tonic for darkening faded gray hair and improving scalp health. The product, marketed as Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair, promises quick results and a money-back guarantee from druggists.

Wyeth Ow! Drug Co

Fermenting Mushrooms With Spices In Earthen Vessel

Fresh mushrooms are quartered and layered with salt in an earthen vessel. After three days on a cellar floor the mixture is stirred three times daily, then warmed and mashed. The juice is strained, boiled ten minutes, and measured. To each pint of Aquor add peppers allspice mace onions bay leaf paprika then add liquor and spices.

Halloween Craft Ideas From Old Newspaper Tips

An old issue suggests unique Halloween ideas using paper cut outs on milk glasses for a black and white effect. It recommends simple costumes like sheets and pillowcases, a witchs hat of black paper, and decorative borders on sheets and pillowcases for haunted house parties.

Hallowe'en

The Star Doctor for Gall Stones

An article promotes natural gallstone remedies. Olive oil is said to soften and pass stones when taken four times daily. A carrot diet with the cooking water is claimed to dissolve stones. Both methods are described as harmless and broadly safe while awaiting trial results.

Old Time Pickled Tomato Onion Relish Recipe

A traditional method describes slicing eight quarta of unpeeled tomatoes and six white onions, cooking to soften then straining. The mixture is seasoned with bay leaves mace pepper cloves sugar salt paprika and celery seed in a cheesecloth bag, simmered six hours, then vinegar added. The bag is removed, the mixture brought to a boil, cooled, bottled and sealed.

Haunted House Carnival Invitation and Tips

A spooky notice invites witches and spirits to a high carnival at the Haunted House on Thursday October Dist at o o clock. It warns watchers to stay alert and move quickly. The text also includes a crude tip for floor wax made from beeswax turpentine with a thicker consistency than pure turpentine.

Witches

Elegant Hotel Rooms at Low Rates at Hotel Vir Tue

Modern elegantly furnished rooms at the lowest rates available at Hotel Vir Tue located near Eighth and Virginia. Contact Elliott 803 for details and reservations.

Virtue Eighth and Virginia Sear ‘Eatinke Elliott

Dear Miss Grey Responds To Brute Suitor And Chaperon Dilemma

A scolding reply warns a 22 year old suitor that marrying a widow with a child proves him a brute or childlike, urging she be without him. A teenage girl asks about dating a 19 year old, while Cynthia Grey argues chaperones belong to parents, championing father son and daughter talks to curb misbehavior.

Thinks Firemen Overworked by Two-Platoon Idea

A reader argues against the fire department two platoon system, saying firefighters risk their lives daily and deserve fair pay. The letter also covers social expectations for youths dating, advising seeking family approval before outings to the theatre and suggesting inviting a few friends along.

Miss Grey

Dear Miss Grey Advice on Abusive Nicknames at Work

A young cafe worker asks how to handle a patron who calls her hateful nicknames in public. The adviser warns that respect matters and a man who ridicules is not worthy, urging her to end contact and seek healthier love.

Miss Grey

Cascarets Offer Quick Relief for Bilious Digestion

An old advertorial claims Cascarets quickly relieve sour stomach gas bloating and discomfort from biliousness and constipation. It describes symptoms like heartburn belching nausea and dizziness and promises immediate stomach sweetening and elimination of waste by morning.

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