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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1912
Page
4
An advertisement-like fragment touts a cosmetic solution named Gxtish that claims to remove wrinkles and restore firm skin. It asserts deep absorption, rapid effects, and nightly use with a claimed ten ounce size, promoting dramatic rejuvenation.
A local dental ad touts Regal as trusted by patrons with claims of honest service and square treatment. It promises a full guarantee signed by the operator and offers various plates and upgrades priced from four to ten dollars.
Letters to Cynthia Grey discuss whether to keep or change an adopted child’s surname. A mother recalls a son adopted by strangers who later became a doctor and was recognized at his birth mother’s death. Another reader urges keeping the child’s name and secrecy, while a third notes apologies rarely mend relationship strains.
A reader confesses a grave personal mistake and seeks relief. The columnist compares the situation to a school mistake and urges focusing on principle, starting over, and regaining self respect rather than dwelling on guilt. The advice emphasizes moving forward and restoring confidence in womanhood.
Margie writes of harming a person despite good intentions and seeks guidance. The reply notes that charity must be paired with judgment. It warns against over assist, urges self-reliance, and advises careful action next time, emphasizing that true charity helps others help themselves.
Dear Miss Grey a young woman age twenty two describes a romantic relationship with a man a couple years older who is kind at times but sometimes appears indifferent and the correspondence ends mid sentence indicating an advice column fragment.
A thank you note from Mother Ryther at the Ryther Home expresses gratitude to Dear Mia Grey and others for sending brand new stoves. The donation helped two mothers and their children establish housekeeping as the family grew and funds were short.
The state flower of Montana is the bitter root. Cheese is usually served with apple pie. Elsie Janis Bierbower was born in Delaware, Ohio, in 1889. Ammonia neutralizes acid on fabric. Land deeds must be acknowledged before a notary or justice. Rats resist traps with scented oil of rhodium. For mice in winter, soak in gum arabic and water then pack in charcoal.
A spoonful of flour added to the grease used for frying eggs prevents sticking and helps flip them easily. This old kitchen trick uses flour to create a barrier between egg and pan.
An old style beauty column endorses washing the face with ice to improve circulation and skin tone. It advises a ten minute morning routine using a fist sized ice piece, brisk drying, and a rapid facial rub. The piece links ice washing to a bright, natural color and mentions a home Audiphone test promotion.
Marie Tempest declares there is more style than substance in women’s dress and warns the vogue favors vivid colors like mustard orange dahlia purple framboise with drapery over foundations. She notes Panting styles will be loud and eccentric, with larger and smaller silhouettes and a flat hat becoming popular.
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.
When kitchen tables stain rub with lemon halves to brighten wood. pastry boards as well. The city notes high living costs but Minnesotans show marriage licenses up 282 in 12 months while divorces fall by 124.
An advertorial piece touts Cascarets as a gentle bowel cleanser that clears the head and sweetens the stomach. It claims to remove sour undigested food and foul gases, ease liver burden, and regularize bowels by morning, urging use for adults and children.
The piece argues that Lawson's book Frenzied Finance exposes Wall Street gambling and bank lending as the source of vast private wealth while urging readers to support Lawson as the cure. It frames public money harm as systemic and predicts fierce retaliation by powerful interests.
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