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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1909
Page
7
The death of Kalem was reported as self-inflicted in a Northern Pacific area. Henry Kalem and Arthur Kalem testified in the afternoon, with investigators noting threats prior to the incident.
A poorly legible notice indicates a visiting party from Japan led by a director general will tour New York and attend a city exposition. The event centers on the commerce and animal exhibits at the school pavilion with an evening program and parkyard displays planned for spectators.
Councilors Mullen Murphy and Parker opposed the decision while the rest granted the Seattle Electric Company a franchise on Queen Anne boulevard scenic drive despite the large cost involved.
Reports allege a Seattle Electric Company route grant over Queen Anne boulevard, bought by taxpayers for 170000 dollars as a scenic drive. Council members push the ordinance amid protests that the move devalues the boulevard and favors a private utility, with park commissioners yet to consent and political fallout rising.
The Raven prescription service pairs doctor skill in prescribing with the druggist's compounding expertise. Raven Drug Co. 1416 Second Ave.
The Orpheum features a chaotic revue with juggling Normans and various acts. Performers include Andy Rice in a Yiddish monology, Frederick Allen, John Stoneman, Miss Be Van Norman, Carolyn, Frank Jonasson, and the Hus Brothers with musical and acrobatic bits. Pantages offers Dickens readings and a four-comique lineup. The Olympic at 568 Pike presents a lively musical show with vaudeville, dancers, and comedians.
Heavy muslin hemmed pillow cases 45 by 38 inches priced at 12 cents each. Seamed sheets sized 76 by 85 inches priced at 53 cents each. Fringed crochet bedspreads full size soft finished and good weight priced at 8 cents each.
Silk selections include 48 yard specials and all silk Messaline in many colors. Novelty washable silks feature herringbone and white corded lines in Spring shades. Dress goods list includes tailors suiting, worsted, storm serge, Panama, English mohair in multiple widths and colors.
Portieres of good quality mercerized fabric feature red and green or gold green patterns with fringed ends. Pair priced at 3.95 dollars. Rug fringe in wide double gimp and knotted styles offered in assorted colors per yard at 0.10. Striped art ticking heavy fabric by the yard 0.15. Burlap in red brown green quality 0.1214cc. Novelty net in ecru patterns suitable for long or sash curtains. Net by the yard available.
A vintage catalog excerpt lists price ranges and styles for women garments. One piece and two piece house dresses in percale and striped fabrics, morning lacques and sacques in lawn and percale, long kimonos in lawn with empire cut and decorative bands, with emphasis on necklines sleeves and waist styling.
Dainty neckwear offered includes embroidered linen collars in multiple sizes, jabots with Valenciennes lace, stock collars in imitation Irish crochet, Swiss embroidered turnover collars, and Dutch imitation baby Irish collars. Prices range from 8 cents to 59 cents with white, colored, and pink options.
A catalog listing lace and embroidery items with yard prices. Items include gold and silver threaded laces, imitation clung edges, finished-edge ribbon beading, shadow-tucked net in white, tucked net with firm mesh, 36 and 45 inch nets in white or champagne tones, and corset cover embroidery in Swiss and Nainsook. Prices range from 27c to $1.45 per yard.
All wool 9x12 art squares priced at 8.50. Axminster 9x12 rugs at 17.85. Body Brussels 9x12 rugs 22.50. 18x36 reversible bath rugs and 24x48 bath rugs 1.25 and 1.50. Hissell’s carpet sweepers offered at 1.65.
Catalog of knit underwear items including children's vests and pants in gray or cream, light and medium-weight fleece garments at 12c. Women's Swiss-Ribbed Vests in cream with high neck and long sleeves, medium-weight fleece-lined, sizes 4 5 and 4 at 19c each. Women's Union Suits with high neck, long sleeves, ankle length in cream or gray, medium-weight fleeced, priced 29c each.
A dinner at the Kennedy hotel brought San Francisco quake and fire refugees together to recount experiences from three years earlier. The event was arranged by Mrs Edyth Toasters Wethered and Mrs Edyth Toasters Wethered, who served as organizers and hosts.
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