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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1912
Page
5
The piece describes the Lady Amherat hat featuring a close-fitting four velvet brim, a tam crown, and pheasant quills in natural colors. It notes how a worn velvet crown can be refreshed by adding a new tam crown and trimming with quilla for a refreshed look.
A reader asks how to handle a long courting period without responses. The counselor suggests the man may fear hurting her, urges patience but warns against overdoing it, and notes that men do not value what comes too easily while advising self respect and balance.
A reader 18 seeks guidance after a quarrel with a young man she liked. Beth A. advises that if she was right she should not pretend regret, but should acknowledge feelings without being prudish and consider confronting him to clear the air.
A reader asks Dear Miss Gray about social introductions for a boy who passed by and tipped his hat. The note questions if a formal introduction is necessary and if a boy of youth should go out with girls.
A married woman with one child seeks help as her husband earns $13 a week and gives only $1–2 weekly. The response advises addressing him as a business matter and considers juvenile court if the child is underage, noting a private hearing can resolve the issue and prevent debt.
A physician urges a milk and cheese diet to ease fermentation in the intestines. Meat is blamed for breeding harmful bacilli while dairy products host beneficial bacteria. Bulgarian longevity cited as linked to sour milk consumption.
A citizen writes to Miss Gray praising the Mothers Pension Bills. He argues the measure would aid mothers and children, nurture better citizens, reduce reliance on institutions, and lower costs for the state.
A young man reports a promotion from dishwasher to cook and asks Dear Miss Gray whether to marry his baker girlfriend, as friends tease him. he seeks guidance on finances and commitment.
A reader asks about ragging among local youth dancers. The columnist blames ragging for lewd behavior, notes it is often performed vulgarly, and suggests using it as a harmless romp like a square dance or Virginia reel rather than as an excuse for hugging.
The article notes the harem veil as a recent fashion development amid orientalism. It describes the veil worn in Turkish style to cover just below the eyes, offering wind and sun protection while keeping the rest of the face exposed, and mentions appearances at Dreamland tonight.
The text notes the hunting season opens October 1 and that women cannot vote before age 21. It mentions visitors at McNeil Island weekdays from morning to 4 p m, with other historical asides about Dr Alexander Hell and the Hall of Fame for Great Americans funded by an anonymous donor in New York City.
President Judson of the University of Chicago argues that current school courses waste two years of a pupil's life with unnecessary branches and duplications. He says students should enter college at 16 and be ready for university work by 18 or 19.
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