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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1916
Page
4
Hundreds visit the arena auto show showcasing the first Washington state car from Ralph M. Hopkins alongside 1916 models. Women out in force admire exhibits and vocal salesmen tout car benefits while a tea room and music add to the scene. Show hours are 1:30 to 6:30 afternoons and 7:30 to 11 evenings.
F. E. Stewart head of United States Brokerage Co is charged with fraudulent sale of stocks. A warrant for his arrest sworn to Monday by Mrs Lillian M Swinburn, a widow, has been turned over to the detective department with no arrest yet. It is alleged Stewart obtained $800 from Mrs Swinburn by claiming funds from stock sales would be used to put on the market a valuable advertising invention.
The piece notes Easter bonnets will likely feature rainbow hues in Georgette crepe or printed silk. It describes black straw or gray braid as possible bases, with flowered crepe over a low crowned wide brimmed sailor in gray or rose tones, flattering to girlish faces.
A newspaper notes current film and stage attractions at multiple venues. It highlights Western star William S. Hart in The Aryan at Liberty theatre, The Wall Between with Bushman at Strand, and a Coliseum lineup with Audrey, Mme Hease-Sprotte performances, plus readings on Sea Wolf at Clemmer and Damaged Goods at Rex.
An antique advertisement touts Cascarets for headache cold liver and bowels claiming improved breath digestion and a clean tongue. It promotes a 10 cent box, claims gentle liver and bowel cleansing with one or two tablets at night and morning relief for head and stomach. It even targets mothers to give Cascarets to sick children, asserting they are harmless and never gripe.
An advertisement touts a fine shampoo for this weather that dissolves and removes dandruff dirt. It suggests dissolving a teaspoon of canthra in hot water, applying to the scalp, and massaging to create a soothing lather. Rinsing leaves the scalp clean and hair glossy with added fullness.
Grace Cunard and Francia Ford star in a Mission program with Lady Raffles Returns running through Wednesday night. A detective chases a woman crook but lets her escape after a clash of wits. Little Meena's Romance stars Dorothy Giah. Next Selig release A Social Deception features Grace Darmond and Harry Mestayer.
Late spring fashions show no startling changes as the wide skirt with panniered and puffed volume remains established. Designers focus on the skirt since this season the skirt truly defines the gown and anchors the overall silhouette.
Arthur Young, former saloonman, faces forgery charges tied to state industrial insurance looting. Trial opens in Tacoma Superior Court today with Assistant Attorney General John M. Wilson leading the prosecution.
George W. Perkins of New York argues buying food by the pound saves money. A study shows bulk prices beat packaged goods for oats, tapioca, vinegar, tea, soda crackers, graham crackers, bacon, macaroni, and starch. The bulk option reduces packaging and labeling costs and offers similar quality.
The firm announces a graduate registered dentist joins the staff with state board certificate on wall, claiming a Northwest record of patient satisfaction and up-to-date painless methods. They urge prompt examination and estimate without obligation, promising value for perfect dental condition.
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