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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1915
Page
8
Henry Ford plans a Detroit hospital for alcoholic and drug addicted employees. Dr. Elaman will lead the alcohol and dope departments, offering care to recover spirits and bodies, with Ford asserting a second chance after relapse.
Berlin reports Professor Geo Simmel argues in Blatt that Europe risks killing itself to hasten America's rise. He says Europe should unite with Germany and Britain to deter the United States and East Asia, warning against arming Europe while Europe profits from war.
Ralph De Bit, forest ranger-prophet, plans to testify Tuesday in Seattle court about how he claims to "Bur banks" the souls of followers of his Yoga cult. He will present lectures as evidence and challenge claims against him and Mrs. Dorothy Gerber. The trial before Justice Brinker is at 10 o'clock. The next day Mrs. Gerber seeks custody of Areal, their 5 year old daughter and heiress to $1,000,000.
The Star asks readers to report any information on the whereabouts of Sam J. Weisz. The editor promises forthcoming news of interest to Mr. Weisz if details are communicated.
In Massena New York on August 2 three militia companies guarded the Aluminum Co of America plant after rioting left one worker dead. Strikers had refused to walk out with 14 000 colleagues and barricaded behind a bridge entrance before troops dislodged them.
Traffic Officer Fred H Risley of Second Ave Madison Jr has a net worth around 60000 from his invention to prevent overheated bearings in race cars. Five years ago he lost 100 in a race for overheated bearings and then created the device. A Pittsburgh company offered 60000 last week and more offers from large East auto concerns are expected. He continues to serve as a traffic policeman.
White Satin Sailors with black velvet facing and black velvet Sailors with soft double scalloped velvet brims. Black Faille Silk Hats with velvet facing and striped satin Sailors. Also noteworthy imported Flower Trimmings including Old Gold and Silver Flowers, Skeletonized Velvet Leaves, Chiffon Grapes, Worsted Fruits, and Velvet Sunflowers with beaded centers. Second Floor.
A new shipment offers Jacquard hairbow ribbons in floral spray bowknot and butterfly designs. Ribbons measure 5 and a half inches wide and come in pink white and blue, advertised at 25 cents per yard by Viret Fiver.
A well-made heavy khaki suit offers a plain gored skirt and belt piped in delft blue or red. Suited for camping, fishing and hiking, priced at 2.50 dollars. Second Floor.
Four styles in all French Bronze, White Calf with patent tip, Black French Kid, and Black Russia Vamp with putty kid quarter. The lot includes sizes and widths, with 29 pairs available. Reduced to four dollars eighty five cents per pair on the first floor.
Aea introduces dark navy and army blue faille silks with two and three inch stripes, ideal for waists and trim. Twenty three inches wide priced at 1.50 dollars per yard, available on the first floor.
New arrivals in Veilings feature dainty hairline Face Veils on hexagon craquele and filet meshes. Prices range from 25c to 65c per yard and up to 1.25 dollars for select designs. Firet Fieor.
From the Ask Mr Foster Travel and Local Information Office on the third floor visitors can obtain sightseeing automobiles. The Tea Room on the floor opens daily 4 20 to 5 20 providing breakfast luncheon and afternoon tea service.
A historical price list of cosmetic creams and lotions with multiple brands including Ambre Royal Cream 1.09 per jar and Elcaya Cream 0.45 per jar. Other items include Houbigant Cold Cream, Ayers line, Mrs. Graham Hygienic Skin Cream, Pompeian Night Cream, Hazeline Snow and Creme Simon glycerine cream priced from 0.29 to 1.09. First Floor.
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