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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1909
Page
7
A nostalgic column discusses women who adapt their behavior to fit company while seeking marriage. It contrasts agreeable surface charm with genuine character, and presents a speaker who desires a strong, good looking husband with a firm, protective hand, preferring control and mutual respect in a marriage.
The article mocks the trailing pantaloon gown, praising features like the Eton jacket and lace trim while lampooning its practicality. It questions popularity among graceful women and suggests suffragists might adopt the style for warmth, despite criticisms of rain and mobility.
Store announces closing tomorrow at 5 30 as July and August half holidays end. Children coats feature Peter Pan and reefer styles in navy and brown Scotch tweed and chev iot with brass buttons and velvet trim. Prices five dollars for all sizes from 1 to 5 years.
A collection of old household instructions covers pudding baking in moderate ovens, cooking rice with tomato sauce and lamb, preserving horseradish, cereal servings for feeble minds, washing canned peas, avoiding oven odors, tar stain removal with olive oil and soap, bread sponge kneading, and renewing a stained coffee pot by boiling with soap.
In hot weather a soda water bath soothes irritated skin. A teaspoon of soda in water forms a soothing lotion. A bathtub of tepid water with two pounds of baking soda bath aids during heat waves. Butter absorbs odors, and so do certain exes, so store these items in a cool odorless place.
Tall women should embrace slender one piece styles inspired by Grecian art rather than avoid height. Avoid bold stripes large patterns and broad figures as they add width. Keep hair neat low or sculpted styles and favor dainty patterns for a statuesque look.
A collage of kitchen notes outlines recipes for Raisin Pie and Marbie Cake, plus a crusted pastry, scalloped onions and a white sauce bake. It lists ingredients like flour sugar butter milk eggs and vanilla with steps to cream, fold, bake and finish with a sauce hint.
The passage advises fumi gation with formaldehyde followed by ammonia, cloths soaked in ammonia hung around rooms, and sweetening the atmosphere. It also suggests a cooling drink of cream of tartar in water and recommends frequent use of talcum powder to prevent prickly heat.
Seven prominent women educators draft a stringent code for young Japanese women governing male relations. Prohibitions cover closed-room talks, visits to bachelors, lodgings, letter exchanges, handling strangers’ mail, exchanging photos, and unsupervised travel or lodging with a chaperon. The rules urge caution in conversation, conduct, and introductions.
Mothers should check children for dental care, vision and hearing, foot structure, mouth breathing, adenoids, and enlarged tonsils before school starts. Addressing these issues prevents headaches, fatigue, poor concentration, and throat troubles, ensuring better overall development.
Fashion notes introduce the Tolstoi caften as a new Russian blouse coat for slender figures. Shaggy wool fabrics suit its lines and coats may be worn alone or with matching one piece dresses. Fastening methods mimic peasant styles, with black satin trims and rose accents. White veils with large designs rise in late summer. Also tips on burning a string to purify sickroom air, via Harper’s Bazaar.
Readers seek help on summer wear fabrics like crepe de chine and black lawn for day attire. They ask about remedies for a red nose mildewed spots on dresses and how to reduce tan using lemon and cucumber juices while noting sun protection and consulting a doctor if needed.
A catalog of jabots and lace collars with Valenciennes Venise and Baby Irish inserts in varied widths and lengths. Prices range from 25 to 75 cents, with yokes, Eton collars, and coat sets priced up to several dollars. Beaded dog collars and first floor display are noted.
Messaline satin petticoats described in multiple colors taupe navy black wistaria catawba green peacock brown and tan. Styles include accordion plaited ruffles cluster-tucks stitching and narrow bias borders with some silk jersey tops. Prices range 6.75 8.50 13.50 and 18.75. Firat Floor.
Attractive Swiss Curtains priced at $1.95 per pair with 2 yard length. These novelty style curtains feature white lace edging without ruffles. The high quality Swiss fabric comes in three crossbar and dot pattern combinations.
A list of children's shoe styles with lasts, welts, and heels, including Gun-metal Button and Blucher, Patent Leather Blucher, and Imported Black Russia Calf models. Sizes 5 to 8 with prices from 1.75 to 3.50 and tiered price steps up to size 2. First Floor.
New tailored suits priced at 35 dollars feature fine serges cheviots and tweeds with plain collars or corded silk cuffs. Skirts show cluster plaited effects with deep yoke and colors include tan navy olive black gray and wistaria. First floor display.
Zephyr gingham linen and chambray dresses offered for street or house wear. Waists tucked and plaited with pipings and self material bands. Panel front high neck long sleeves and variety of colorings including pink blue lavender tan green stripes and checks. Special price of 3.85.
New two clasp kid gloves in pique-sewn glace finish arrive with tan brown gray navy green and russet shades plus black and white. High grade leather and first class workmanship promise excellent value at 1.50 per pair.
A local ad lists women’s handkerchiefs in cambric and linen, including Madeira hand-embroidered pieces with scalloped edges at 50c, 65c to $2.00 ranges, and Armenian lace edge options. A special offer features sheer linen kerchiefs with embroidered corners at 12c each.
A catalog shows souvenirs from the exposition including Sterling Silver Official Tea Spoons with Mt. Rainier or Snoqualmie Falls engravings priced from 1.50 to 2.50 each, bone and leather goods, souvenir cards and boxes, souvenir totem poles and porcelain plates with assorted prices, plus Alaska and Seattle views and banners.
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