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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1915
Page
7
The notice markets an easy payment plan with no additional charges this season. It claims customers can dress better without a large cash outlay upfront and invites belief in the plan’s convenience.
Vocational training at the Y M C A commercial school turned into a practical lesson Friday as students with Instructor Stanley Northcutt toured Bruce Hergert Mill Co. A. G. Todahl, chief accountant, explained how accounting applies to manufacturing in the lumber industry. Northcutt plans further visits to different accounting offices before graduation.
The Women's Democratic club will hold a meeting Saturday at 2 PM in the Good Eats cafeteria, inviting members to attend and discuss party matters.
Classified brief notes from Star Want Ads' Miscellaneous column summarize small items and notices. The readable excerpts indicate varied short listings and announcements typical of a community page.
A World War I dispatch from London on March 9 describes the gruesome progression of trench wounds from initial injury through Red Cross aid. It details the arduous, multi‑mile evacuation path, improvised care in peasant huts, the long train journey to Paris, and the hostile medical conditions before hospital care.
Karl Wyatt, recently paroled from San Quentin for burglary, is again in custody and will be returned to prison Monday to finish his sentence. Police allege he posed as a game warden at LaManda Park collecting small sums from hunters. The tobacco bill in the United States last year reached 1.2 billion dollars.
A health column advises that most stomach troubles come from excessive acid and fermentation. It recommends neutralizing acid and stopping fermentation by drinking water after meals and taking one to two teaspoonfuls of bisulated magnesia, asking a pharmacist for this specific antacid and food corrective.
Collection of silk dresses bought this season marked down from 25 to 35 dollars to 12.50. Fabrics include black satin chat mice silk meteor and blends of serge and taffeta with black white sand navy and gray options. Dresses are stylish and limited stock will sell quickly tomorrow.
A forthcoming group of fifty girls coats features clever styles in poplin and serge with embroidered collars and silk or leather belts. Coats come in brown blue sand plaid shepherd check and stripes with sizes up to 14 and are offered at 5.98, down from 8.50 to 12.50, as a special markdown.
On the second floor two groups of wash dresses are offered. A large batch previously priced at 98c is now 49c, and an equal batch formerly $1.50 is now 98c. The store notes these rearrangements improve value beyond the initial sale.
A large collection of trimmed hats in many shapes and sizes is being closed out tomorrow at 3.50. Plumes shapes flowers and feathers are on sale at half price or less, with plainly marked sale prices for quick check.
On the second floor two waist sales are advertised. Lot 1 features Tennis Flannel Chambray and Town and Country waists once selling up to 3 and 4 dollars, now 39 cents. Lot 2 offers White Lawn and Linen waists with Irish lace and embroidery, originally up to 6.98, now 98 cents each.
On the balcony a sale offers all wool suits priced originally at 15 and 20 dollars now at 2.95 with a coat and matching piece included for buyers of trousers. Sizes range from 30 to 38 chest. Boys’ khaki play suits marked down from 1.25 to 1.15.
Womens gloves originally up to 1 50 a pair reduced to 59c with sizes varying by style and color. Cape Mocha and Suede gloves in several colors available while stock lasts. Children's silk gloves in odd colors and sizes down to 15c a pair. Kayser's 50c gloves now 39c and Chamoisette Lisle gloves 29c.
In Seattle Dr. J Eugene Jordan battles the state medical board in superior court before Judge French to prove he can cure diseases as advertised. Witnesses claim cures for cancer and other incurables, while the board cites incurability and stresses due process and licensing hurdles. The case hinges on patient testimony and proof of claimed cures and may affect Jordan’s 30 years of practice.
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