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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1912
Page
5
A historical remedy outlines a gentle skin and hair treatment using simple dissolves with water or hot liquid. It claims benefits of a soft skin tint and bright hair, with a canthrox based shampoo that cleanses without residue, helps manage the hair, and promotes gloss and length.
A South side bride-to-be was surprised with a sweet and sour shower. Guests arrived bearing two jars each labeled only with sentimental verses. Jars included strawberry jam pickle mix and cherry vinegar carrot preserves, creating a playful unknown when opened by the newlyweds.
In Nagy Perkata Hungary the town council approved a bachelor tax by a 16 to 1 vote to fund a children's hospital. The lone bachelor on the council protested but his appeal to veto was rejected and he seeks provincial intervention.
A local display showcases new fall dresses and coats with fresh models including sailor and Robespierre silhouettes. The ad promotes charge accounts with small payments and gradual balances for any purchase.
Petticoats taken from stock room are placed on sale at prices below the cost of materials and labor. The sale offers good values for buyers who can use them.
Camp nights demand comfort with Main Wiear cotton blankets in gray with borders and feather pillows. The ad lists bleached sheets 54x90 inches in muslin, cotton filled comforts with silkolene covers, and Stone Fisher Co. prices at $1.00 to $1.75. Also promotes school handkerchiefs, draperies, scrims, and wash coats for girls on reduced sale.
A catalog section lists prices for infants creepers in gingham 40c, 86 inch whipcords in navy brown garnet, and 29c to 50c for various fabrics. Scalloped towels duck fabric with initials, fringed linen doilies 6 to 9 inches, 5c to 15c items, bleached crash toweling 16 inch, and mill ends of bleached damask in lengths 1 to 4 yards. Main Floor Last Aisle Right.
A mother sighs over little Mary’s dress and learns cost saving sewing ideas. A two yard one piece dress with belt and handkerchief can be made for 1 dollar. An eight year old frock uses 20 yards of material and two braids for about a dollar. A simple child’s coat with plaid and plain materials costs under 3 dollars.
The star doctor outlines causes of ingrown toenails from improper cutting and tight shoes, with prevention tips using concave nail cuts and zinc plaster. Dental care claims describe painless tooth removal without anesthesia by a private method, at 304 Liberty Bid at the corner of ird Av and Union St.
A letter asks how to handle a 13 year old boy who skips home late with bad company and steals. The reply urges forgiveness toward others and warns that revenge harms the mother, adds the juvenile judge or teacher can intervene, and recommends reporting the man who harmed her.
Dear Misa Grey advises Margarita to check if the vaudeville actor is already married and to consider underage issues before an elopement. The columnist suggests marrying quickly if staying together and eloping later, urging reflection on the questionable path.
A widow asks how to win a man who fears she may trifle. another reader, 18, seeks guidance after a hospital ordeal and marriage loss. The columnist advises avoiding self harm, contacting a protective officer at the YWCA to locate her husband and secure support.
Plaited skirts use an inner tape to keep a narrow silhouette. Dance at Dreamland tonight.
An inventor introduces a new sanitary bottle for milk distribution. The design is neckless and made from paper, resembling a marmalade jar, addressing calls for certified milk bottles alongside certified milk.
A collage of facts notes De Wolf Hopper’s birth in 1862 New York City equatorial earth radius 3963.23 miles and a list of books for girls aged 14. It cites West Virginia marital property law, a cyanide penance for stains, William Rankin’s 100th birthday, and Lt Graetz’s petrol powered exploration of Lake Bangweolo Central Africa.
Readers are warned that not all letters can be answered in print and many lack names or addresses. A stamped self addressed envelope brings a pen reply. Cynthia G is referenced.
A promotional piece extols the home as a warm refuge and links music to uplift. D. W. Thomas of National Piano Manufacturers markets Player Pianos as democratic, inviting households to acquire one on easy terms at his Seattle office.
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