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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1911
Page
8
News brief summarizes New Jersey enacting a law restricting bird plumage as headgear for women while other items note Mazama climbers heading for Glacier Peak and a proposed building code change in Spokane due to iron doors used by Chinese gamblers.
On August 7 1864 Major General A J Smith attempted a river crossing at the Tallahatchie near Abbeville Mississippi. After three days of fighting Confederates prevented an immediate breakthrough and the crossing was finally secured. Major Thomas Rhoades of Walter Reed Hospital arrived in Seattle to inspect Providence hospital as part of planning an eight million dollar national hospital in Washington.
A Chicago Record-Herald comment laments over five thousand dollars spent on a daughter’s singing, derailed by marriage. The speaker worries the funds could have sustained the duo for about a year, reflecting regret over the lost vocal career.
A party of excursionists avoiding a bobcat encounter near the city limits feared the animal. Their launch engine failed, forcing them to walk five miles through the forest to a car line for assistance.
A terse line contrasts affection with money, suggesting warm affection may sway some but not others who prioritize wealth. The remark frames romantic dynamics as a tension between emotional warmth and financial means.
Forty-five delegates representing 4 500 coal miners meet at 10 o'clock this morning at the Labor Temple for the eighth annual convention. The state miners now form an organization covering about three quarters of the men and children employed in mines. The group recalls a shift from 11 hours to eight hours in the mine and eight hours from bank to bank from entry to return.
Council today considers a light rate reduction for business houses. Councilman Haas supports the bill as is. Councilman Erickson proposes an amendment to synchronize residential rates to 6 cents with business rates, affecting about two thirds of his prior home owner reduction.
A strike by railroad workers in London and Manchester was declared today causing many provisions in transit to be cut off. The workers demand higher wages and shorter hours.
Abram N. Yoder secretary of Montana died yesterday evening from heart failure. Across the region reports describe floods, fires and losses from cloudbursts and storms.
The Star features a amusing cartoon run titled Vacation Joys of the Joy Family following the adventures of the adventurous kid and his family. The strip promises humor for readers and a cheerful tone for evening enjoyment.
A kitchen tip suggests adding a little milk to the potato water while boiling to keep potatoes from turning black. The method aims to reduce oxidation and preserve color during cooking.
The Grand presents a strong week featuring vaudeville and motion pictures. Downs and Games perform old fashioned Southern songs while Klindt Brothers deliver clever feats and comedy. Zema Randale sings and dances with audience appeal. six new motion pictures accompany the vaudeville lineup.
The catalog lists new Fall ideas such as Constantinople East Indian and Marie Antoinette Embroidery in Stamped and Finished Pieces along with Korean Drawn work. Free Needlework Lessons are offered daily from 9 to 11 a.m.
A fragmented old catalog snippet lists notions and small accessories with prices. Items include Beat Linen Corset Laces five yards, Naiad Shirtwaist Shields sizes 2 3 and 4, Queen Removable Collar Supporters, Juliet Silk Hair Nets six for 25 cents, Silkateen Darning Floss in multiple colors two for 5 cents, Diamond Dyes for various fabrics 10 cents per package, Colonial Gold-finished Safety Pins assorted sizes on board 10 cents, Stephenson's Skirt Supporter Long Waist Adjuster 25 cents, West Electric Hair Curlers 10 or 25 cents, Feather-weight Aluminum Hooks and Eyes one cent, Five Floor.
A catalog of cosmetic creams and skin foods with prices. Includes Hudnut’s Marvelous Cold Cream at 25 cents, Mrs. Graham’s Hygienic Skin Food at 1.25, Hanson Jenks Violet Cream 50 cents, Halcyon Rose Cream 50 cents, Hudnut’s Creme Sec 50 cents, Creme Elcaya 38 cents, Melba Face Cream 50 cents, Melba Cleanser 50 cents, Excella Cream 50 cents, Madame Ise Bell’s Skin Food 50 cents and 1.09, Malvina Cream 39 cents, Creme Simon 40 cents, Societe Hygienique Cream, Aubrey Sisters’ Beautifier 25 and 50 cents, and Palmolive Cream 25 cents.
Frederick & Nelson basement salesroom offers women tan calf pumps with a medium-weight sole and instep strap, patent leather pumps with two instep straps, both at special prices. Boys calf oxfords with Goodyear web soles and Vici Kid high shoes priced at 1.65. Growing girls pumps and oxfords in patent leather, gun-metal calf, Vici Kid and tan calf at 1.45, sizes 2 to 6 across styles.
A list of discounted household and sewing goods including stockings, scissors, a work box for children, binding materials, hat pins, seam binding in various colors, assorted soaps and toiletry sets, Oatmeal and Witch Hazel soaps, Initiated Stationery sets, and Queen Quality playing cards offered at reduced prices. Harement Salesroom.
Scrimms in a soft finished round thread cloth printed on both sides in conventional designs. Available in greens browns and green red combos. Easily made into window draperies and can be cut to applique on plain fabrics for table covers runners and cushions. Thirty six inches wide ten cents per yard.
New lace arrivals in Venise and embroidered net offer various patterns for yokes sleeves or waists. Available in ecru cream and white at 18 inch width with prices 50c 65c 85c and 1.15 per yard. Oriental and net laces and insertions in shadow designs priced 15c 20c 25c yard. Basement Salesroom.
Wide satin taffeta ribbon offered in light and dark colorings. Suitable for hair bows and sashes. 534 inches wide? per yard price 25 cents. Available from Hasement Balesroom.
Rough straw sailors in white and burnt finish offered in small and medium sizes with velvet and ribbon bands at 5 cents each. Small and medium black rough straw sailors priced at 1 45. Large black sailor hats with velvet bands sell for 1 75. White silk fish net veils measure 144 yards, 95c. Basement Salesroom.
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