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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1912
Page
5
A vintage ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as the surest remedy for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims fast results in five minutes, with no acid belching or dizziness, and urges readers to keep a three case supply at home for immediate relief.
An advertisement touts dental products and services with promises of pain relief and money gains. It claims Gold Crown and Never-Slip Plates with a guarantee, signed by the manager and another official, from a large city dental office owned by a registered dentist.
Dr Arthur Holmes of the University of Pennsylvania argues that society’s rising elites approach intellectual impairment. He says girls should be taught to distinguish real men from imitations to avoid marriage mistakes, noting many marry for clothes noses or cowlicks.
A fragmentary line reads You may say what you like from a woman's oft beard Then she keeps on by sing so you can't say a word.
Fourteen year old Teddy Edison son of Thomas A Edison runs and prints a monthly at Edison Works West Orange New Jersey. He edits reports gathers news and arranges makeup between attending Montclair Military Academy. His first issue features a whimsical poem about a fictional town.
Over 100 women occupy county level posts in Kansas including treasurer clerk superintendent of schools register of deeds clerk of the courts and related duties according to a contemporary survey and local reports.
Miss Mary Best farms a thousand acres in Barber county and grows exceptional wheat. The state buys every bushel and distributes its farmers through its experiment station. Best has received over 12 000 letters of advice in two years.
The TAULA in the sewing room kitchen and dining area should be a set height to prevent arm, shoulder and back strain. For a medium tall person a 32% inch high table aids rolling pastry and avoids stooping. Adjust by placing blocks to find the easiest working height. many women tire from improper tables and stoves.
A reader known as Discarded Lover, age 17, seeks Miss Grey’s counsel. A young man vented about unfaithful women, praising loyal love and purity as vital to men and homes. He notes a pin he lent will be returned in two weeks. the letter suggests one should seek the lover to retrieve it and implies the couple’s status.
Two girls, Sadie and Sue, confess they are both in love with the same charming young man. They fear choosing between their friendship and their romance, seeking guidance on who should decide and how to handle the dilemma.
A reader asks if it is fair for a friend to take a different girl to the dance when the writer cannot dance. Miss Grey replies that, since no engagement is stated, the girl may go with whomever she pleases and invites the writer or others to visit the Star building office for further guidance.
A student asks whether to marry now or wait while he attends college. The adviser suggests an arrangement to remain friends and write occasionally if neither changes, proposing a future marriage when appropriate.
A playful rhyme exchange ends with a dark caution about tumbling into water. The dialogue implies a warning tone as a mother and daughter swap lines about potential danger near a body of water.
A letter from a young woman asks whether to accept a former classmate with a troubled past, including time in prison, and whether to seek his company or end contact. The adviser urges dropping him entirely to avoid further harm to reputation and self.
Readers are informed letters cannot all be answered in the paper and many lack names or addresses. A stamped self addressed envelope will bring a prompt reply. Cynthia Grey.
The text lists various facts including Edison's age of 65, a fourth wedding anniversary custom, 1910 US book production totaling 13 470, and rules about homestead discreets for widows. It also mentions etiquette changes favoring the lady of the house and notes the Sons of the American Revolution organization in New York on April 30 1889, plus references to Charter Oak Heaters and Modern Furniture Company.
A recipe notes stuffed beets with lemon juice and celery filling, prepared until tender then peeled and hollowed. The beets stand upright on lettuce as a crisp bed, offering a bright green contrast before serving.
The capture of Col. Pasqual Orozco father of the Mexican rebel leader was confirmed by state department dispatches. He was taken after fighting at Ojinaga and awaits disposition. American guards along the border were boosted after rebel strikes and the El Tigre mining camp fell. General Orozco has not attacked property and offers to escort Americans back to the border.
A reader asks Miss Grey how to confirm whether a 22 year old beloved is married. She has heard rumors from friends and seeks a sure answer, offering to give up other suitors if the truth is found.
London reports a new dance the Yap onita Shuffle described as a simple etherealized Washington Post style. It features a pianissimo shuffle in minor, a major key waltz, and a capo ad lib with specific footwork and quiet shuffling.
Ella Wilson, elected mayor of Hunnewell a year ago, says she receives 10 to 50 letters daily offering financial and legal aid and ideas on running the town.
Eric W. Allen a Seattle newspaper man has been named head of the newly established University of Oregon school of journalism. Allen is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.
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