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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
4
An old advertisement touts Cascarets with bold claims to clear the head, sweeten the stomach, and regulate bowels. It promises immediate cleansing of sour undigested food and bile, urging readers to try a ten cent dose tonight for relief by morning, even for children.
A reader questions advice urging some women to marry men of means and hints at double standards. Cynthia Grey explains she warns against motives like wealth and insists on choosing a man who can earn a living, save for emergencies, and still honor family wishes and friendship.
A reader asks if it is right to sneer at boys who behaved well at a dance yet have a bad reputation. The advisor says sneering is ugly but warns young readers to be cautious and not fully trust youths lacking mature judgment.
A reader asks Miss Grey for hospital or elder care guidance. The writer, elderly and ill with modest means, learns only a few homes exist, naming Kenny Home in Lincoln Beach and the Georgetown County Home and Hospital. The reply suggests contacting these facilities for private homes or arrangements.
A reader asks Miss Grey about a three year relationship with a young man who is described as kind but jealous. She explains that sharing affection for another man triggered distrust. The adviser cautions against explanations, urging patience and trust rather than clarifying every sentiment, noting the mate may have misunderstood or not received the letter.
A professional musician offers views on dancing for teens and mothers. He notes he learned at twelve, has a nine year old daughter, and fears future pressure to dance. He argues ragtime is not inherently corrupt and urges mothers to guide high school girls toward clean dancing as a worthy cause.
The Star invites readers to send in a menu for a six person Thanksgiving dinner that is inexpensive yet high quality. Emphasizes turkey as a base and seeks multiple dishes to complement it while avoiding a cheap dinner.
Advice emphasizes cleanliness and nutrition for boils. It suggests iodine painting or heavy collodion coatings, vaseline with boric acid, flaxseed applications, hot water and soap washing after bursting, and corrosive sublimate solution to prevent further infection. It notes knives can shorten life of a boil and urges physician consultation for multiple boils.
A letter to Mise Grey urges Downhearted toward marriage, praising feminine virtue and motherhood. The writer argues women awaken moral instincts through love and marriage, contrasting it with lax behavior and urging men to accept traditional roles as the true union.
A reader proposes Seattle families host a homeless child for Thanksgiving or Christmas and urges lonely people to share a day together. Jean endorses the idea, hoping many children enjoy a home Thanksgiving dinner this year.
A young woman asks how to restore her reputation after dating a married man with a reformatory past who now pays attentions. She notes he treats her with respect and seeks guidance on character versus public opinion and how age affects judgment.
A party trick uses milk to write fortunes on paper that dries invisible then appears when warmed by candlelight. The caldron is split for girls and boys, and guests reveal a lit prop witch prophecy as the milk browns. Try the scheme beforehand for best effect.
The Good Templar Fair wrapped after a cool night with a measured 94 degree reading. Community groups hosted booths and the event featured local vendors, games, and a charity drive for the town.
A miscellany of household tips and civic guidance notes. The piece discusses Christmas tree origins, flowers, film contacts, etiquette for arm linking, care for baby clothes to avoid shrinking, voting eligibility for foreign-born individuals, and a list of the three highest U S mountains with heights.
A vintage remedy promotes mixing Pinex with sugar syrup and honey to treat coughs. The method uses granulated sugar, warm water, and Pinex for a laxative effect, claiming fast relief for colds, whooping cough, croup, bronchitis, and other troubles. The ad touts Pinex as Norway pine extract and offers a money back guarantee.
Modern elegantly furnished rooms at the Hotel Virg icus located at Eighth and Virginia near Westlake and Elliott offer the lowest rates.
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