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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1912
Page
5
A period piece advises shampoo with canthrax solution for light fluffy hair and a home lotion to whiten and beautify skin. The remedy claims to cleanse scalp without irritation from soap and to soften skin while avoiding a powdered look. It promotes inexpensive drugstore products.
Billie Burke extols fresh air as essential to beauty and health. She warns against overexposure to sun and advises proper clothing for open air activity. The column emphasizes living with ample ventilation, avoiding drafts, and sleeping with windows open to improve lung capacity and complexion.
Advert says Cascarets cleanse stomach and bowels in one night, removing sour undigested food and bile, easing headaches and jitters. A 10 cent box offers healthy bowels and cheerful mornings for adults and children alike.
Dr Franz A R Jung of Washington urges better eating by slowing down and focusing on food. He criticizes machine made meals and urges a pleasant mood, quiet conversation, and mental attention before each bite to improve health and enjoyment.
An Eastern woman writes about two suitors a railroad engineer and an old friend who proposes. She regrets promising to marry the engineer after his drinking issues and asks whether to choose one or both. Miss Grey warns she does not know her mind and urges patience. the right lover will wait.
The letter from Lillie asks if it is proper for a husband to discuss business with his mother without his wife present. The response states the husband has the right to speak to his mother alone, and that marriage does not grant ownership of him.
The text describes making a lace sachet for a dresser drawer using two large lace roses and rose scented filling, plus suggestions for gifting at bridal showers. It also provides recipes for pear nectar and pear punch, including ingredients like pear syrup, orange juice, lemon, ginger, and cider or juice mixtures.
Thin folks can gain healthy flesh by using Samoge tablets. Weight should rise weekly as the product aids natural assimilation without starch or pepsin or nauseating ingredients. If not satisfied, Bar. tell Drug Co. will refund money.
The milk cure is recommended for Brights disease gout neurasthenia and other ailments. It begins with four ounces of warm skimmed milk every two hours then six to eight ounces every four hours after a few days. Flavoring with weak tea or coffee occurs. After four to six weeks other foods are added gradually.
A reader asks if $45 a month can support a wife and whether heavy smoking and occasional drinking doom marriage. Cynthia Grey cautions young people to delay pairing off until mature and capable of prudent choices, suggesting healthy, economical companionship.
A 16 year old girl writes about her relationship with a 17 year old boy who dresses well and is said to come from wealth so he does not have to work. She notes he is described as tough by others.
Free printing offer advertised by Cutsanen Studio located at 1104% First Ave. Open nightly, promising customers savings on Kodak prints.
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