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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1916
Page
2
Fifty cents a yard for 50 pieces of plain and novelty wool dress fabrics ranging 36 to 45 inches. Includes odd pieces and discontinued serges wool crepes batistes worsteds checks stripes and plaids plus a splendid line of plain colors.
An old advertisement lists Heinrichs Minced Clams large 1214c and small 15¢ cans, Domestic Oil Sardines four cans at a quoted price, plus Kingsford's Corn Starch or Glass Starch a package at 8¢.
Advertises Easter ribbons in moire jacquard and floral designs. Includes plain and moire taffeta ribbon with satin edges, checks or plaids available by the yard for .25 cents.
Revivalist William Biederwolf argues from 1 Corinthians that Christ’s resurrection is essential to Christian faith. He refutes swoon and deception theories, asserts Jesus rose, ascended, and intercedes from heaven, and urges personal surrender to the risen Savior now.
The navy announces a civilian cruise program parallel to the business men's encampment. A ship from Puget Sound may carry applicants from Seattle to California or Honolulu for about 30 days at $30 bare expenses. Qualified tradesmen and technical graduates are sought for potential wartime service aboard a battleship.
Georgetown residents discuss reports that 25 car loads of dynamite are stored at the Arco yards of the O W R N company. Oscar Grans, a company watchman, quit after learning the claim. Tailor J D Street said three cars of nitroglycerine sit near the Meadows as freight officials denied knowledge.
California workingmen's compensation law has no lunch hour the state industrial accident commission ruled when it awarded J. B. Chambers 337 dollars for an injury occurring during a meal period he had taken.
New York report details Sammy Vandraff aged 22 months who fell from a fourth story window and landed on the pavement. He escaped with no injuries and reportedly smiled after the incident.
Amgry Auzias de Turenne, a university student, has joined the American lesson in Vancouver, B C, and will leave for France in June or July to serve in the war. He is the brother of Aimar Auzias de Turenne who recently returned from Europe with one eye shot out.
Joseph Suracl, a young Brooklyn salesman, is under $100 bond to keep peace after his wife accuses him of kissing other women. In court he quips that competition is fierce and a kiss may bring a sale.
San Jose reports a rancher Kenneth Vans was mauled by a mad bull. He was tossed into a manger and fell through a hole, which probably saved him. The bull charged the manger and shattered it.
New York April 20 Miss Frances T Morgan daughter of J P Morgan announced engagement to Paul Geddes Pennoyer Berkeley Cal a Harvard classmate of her brother Juntos Morgan expands social ties in finance and law circles with the announcement today.
Mrs Leafie Sloan Pugh testified before Judge Wood about a joke she found funny during a medical emergency then rode past the house on a hearse. The remark preceded a divorce today.
Six boys about 12 years old are returned to their homes after spending three days in a field in Mexico. The incident was halted by deputy sheriffs in Los Angeles.
In Chicago on April 20 A L Angelitch listed six children and fifty dollars worth of second hand furniture for taxation but was greatly relieved when the property was exempted.
J E Stratton a former member of Canada’s parliament completed a 36 day fast in Hot Springs Arkansas. The fasting ended after three days of continuous hiccoughing and marked the end of his hunger strike.
Frederick and Nelson presents new Easter blouses at five dollars each. Georgette Crepe with frill and pearl buttons, Crepe de Chine with large plaited frill, striped silk sports waist, and other lace and embroidery details fill the selection.
Mrs Sadowski an expert demonstrator from the Ladies Home Journal Patterns attends this week to assist readers with Spring dressmaking plans. The new patterns offer smart practical garments for women and children that are easy to make and mirror approved fashions. Firat Floor.
Easter coats for children feature two models with neat tailoring and distinct details. One coat in black and white serge has a short waist, full circular skirt, detachable collar and cuffs, and a gray sateen lining. Another model offers a knife-plaited skirt in regimental blue, navy or strawberry shade with an Eton over-jacket, priced at 8.75.
Attractive soft crushable straw hats for girls priced from 2.25 to 7.50 with dainty flowers ribbons and frills. Tailored hats in tam o shanter and rah rah styles in white Milan priced at 1.00 to 1.75. Second Floor.
A range of Easter greeting cards from simple engraved designs to hand colored novelties. Includes traditional imagery such as bunny, chick, and kewpie styles appealing especially to children. Stationery Section, First Floor.
Attractive eight inch tall wicker flower pot holders in white enamel or bronzed wicker with floral relief festoons. Each measures seven inches high and seven inches at the top. Priced at fifty cents each. Alisle Table on the First Floor.
Bright novelty ribbons range five to six inches wide with plaid check stripe designs in light and dark color combos. Includes white pink sky blue navy Copenhagen scarlet emerald brown and black and white novelties. Priced 25 cents a yard. First Floor.
The Upholstery Section on the First Floor features cedar storage chests in various styles and sizes. Made from fragrant Tennessee cedar with a polished finish and brass trim, they offer strong locks and are ideal for storing furs woolens and apparel. Prices range from 11.50 to 30.00.
Odd lot of washable fabrics discounted to 15¢ per yard with silk and cotton mulls white dotted Swisses mercerized poplins and lining sateens. Striped and floraled mulls 18¢ per yard. Hats for Easter include flower trim hats and Leghorns with horsehair crepe bands and a blue turban with French flowers and fruit.
In Frankfort Kentucky on April 20 J M Pratty struck a mule with a whip and then stopped its heels. The court ruled he had courted injury and denied damages for the kick.
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