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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1920
Page
3
A reader debates Andre Tridon's claim that love is a mirage and a fetish. The letter argues romance is a natural lure guiding humans to a higher love rooted in beauty and virtue, explaining divorces stem from a failure to recognize nature's progression from passion to lasting affection.
A controversial exchange unfolds as readers critique women's dress and morals while debating suffrage. One signer questions commitment and marriage ethics, another defends conservative attire and social conduct. The dialogue pivots on gender roles, respectability, and imagined scenarios of wealth and romance.
Cora Moore surveys fall frocks highlighting novel trims such as quilled green ribbon on satin, celluloid disks, and white chain stitching on duvetyn gowns. The silhouettes stay straight and simple, echoing summer styles with fresh decorative details.
A speaker confesses love for Jones while explaining mental dyspepsia caused by Jones at breakfast lunch and dinner. The reply consoles with relief that the ailment was only a temporary attack, not chronic.
The YWCA in Seattle starts an autumn education series for women at 2 30 PM Friday in the association members hall. Miss Celia Gerhardt and Miss Elizabeth Dickerson organize weekly lectures on social and home topics with demonstrations on edibles and millinery. The Friday lecture on Shoes includes a motion picture reel and aims to curb high heel wear in daily work with repeats Saturday at noon and 8 PM inviting mothers and daughters.
Peel and parboil 12 small onions until soft then drain. Serve with a white sauce poured over the onions for a creamy, smooth finish.
A field note describes making green tomato pickle with 1 peck green tomatoes and 6 large onions salt to draw moisture, then simmering in water vinegar and spices. After draining, tomatoes return to the kettle with more vinegar sugar and spices. The method includes fellow vegetables and storage in a stone crock.
The article contrasts regular teacups with regulation measuring cups and explains standard portions for baking. It notes a half pint measuring cup, a four cup yields five bisculta shortcake portions, and that flour amounts must be carefully measured with teaspoons to ensure success.
An ad-like notice touts Lavoptik wash for removing under eye rings and soothing eye trouble. It mentions hazel camphor and other ingredients, promising rapid relief for tired eyes and offering a free trial bottle with guaranteed effect.
In a 1920s social tableau, Jane notes Ann jealous of the older Deb as Jim Loyd adapts to a wayward wife. Ann and Van Eyck share a risky moment on a woods edge, Ann drenched and teetering, Van comforting then teasing as the scene ends with a cliffhanger.
Paris fashion groups urge the secretary of commerce to ban photographic reproductions of new styles arguing foreign competition harms their models. The Union of Fashion Reporters warns such a law would expose newspapers to damages for publishing photos of women in latest creations.
A basic batter combines flour baking powder and salt then milk and a beaten egg mixed in. Melted butter is added before baking on a hot griddle for a quick breakfast.
J. T. James, 518 E 29th St Ta coma WA, 74, a former railroad man, reports a 33 pound gain after five bottles of Tanlac. Indigestion ill effects improved, appetite returns, kidneys and nerves better, weight up from 130 to 163, sleep restored, claims many friends also benefited. Tanlac sold in Seattle at Bartell Drug Stores under a Tanlac representative.
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