Public market pushback in Seattle over sugar prices
Thos P Revelle, anti Cannon candidate and father of Seattle's public market, distributes drop cards asking housewives why 14 pounds of sugar cost a dollar in Vancouver and 21 pounds elsewhere. The card cites Revelle’s role in establishing the public market and links William Humphrey to tariff support.
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William £. Humphrey
Thos. P. Revelle
Congress
Seattle
Revelie
Odds and Ends From Everywhere Brussels
A sprawling roundup of notes from Brussels and across the United States. Reports describe labor dismissals after a fire expo, political jockeying in Nebraska, and local curiosities from Olympia and Aberdeen.
Seattle Hotel Men Attend Spokane Convention
About 100 Seattle hotel operators will travel to Spokane on Monday for the annual Washington State Hotel Association convention. They plan a relaxed, leisurely trip and will be away from the city on August 26.
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Seattle
Spokane
Washington State Hotel Association
Northern Pacific Adjusts Train 4 Schedule and Branch Service
The Northern Pacific alters Train 4 on August 14 leaving Seattle at 7 16 am and withdraws it. Train 42 departs at 4 pm and will run via the Buckley branch while Train 41 continues as westbound.
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Northern Pacific
Seattle
Buckley Branch
Fashion Sets Skirts Narrower at Lower Edge
A fashion note states skirts must be as narrow as two yards at the hem, a guideline affecting street wear and movement. The remark hints at design constraints and public reception in urban style circles.
MetHo diet Church of Canada meets. worldliness warned
At the Victoria conference Rev Dr Carman opened with remarks on keeping pace with the age. He warned Methodism to beware worldliness spiritual sloth and indifference and their consequences, urging salvation through reform and zeal.
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Victoria
The
MetHodiet Church of Canada
Carman
West Seattle to Host Sept 3 Jubilee and Picnic
West Seattle residents plan a September 3 celebration at the Hiawatha playfield to mark a city light water and gas arrival. An axe brigade will assemble Friday night at the West Side Congregational church to clear underbrush and enlist community members.
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West Seattle
Improvement Club
Hiawatha
West Bide Congregational Church
West Beattle
First gold from Iditarod arrives at assay office
The initial gold from the Iditarod reached the local assay office yesterday with a value of $63,826 and a price around $18 per ounce.
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Iditarod
Woodbury's Methods Advertise Facial Alterations
An advertisement from New York Facial Co. at 340 Arcade Building claims permanent removal of moles superfluous hair and sagging faces with their Woodbury procedures.
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Woodbury
New York Facial Co
Hardwood dresser special for sale in golden oak finish
A golden oak finished hardwood dresser offered at 10.65 dollars. It features a top 20 by 40 inches, two full-width drawers and two smaller ones, plus a bevel plate mirror sized 22 by 28 inches.
Underpriced Infants Wear Items Highlight Clearance
The list features children's wear including sweaters coats and bath robes in assorted colors and sizes. Special prices range from 25c to $1.25 with styles in navy blue white linen and velour and trims of pearl buttons belts and silk frogs. Sizes span from 6 months to 14 years.
New Arrivals in Women’s House Dresses
New stock features washable percale dresses in delft blue navy and black and white plaid. Prices range from 2.50 to 3.50 with styles including high neck long sleeves plaited skirts fitted belts pearl buttons and white pique yokes. Desserts include Gibson effect waist trims and white piping for a stylish, well fitting look.
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Gibson
Children’s Wash Dresses Specially Priced
Children’s wash dresses in ginghams percales and reps priced at 2.95 featuring French style full waist and wide shoulders with high neck. A jumper style with plaited skirt and embroidery also offered. Sizes 6 to 14 years. Second Floor.
Women's Hosiery 50c a Pair
Women’s fancy colored hosiery in lisle and silk lisle, 50c a pair. Also fancy lisle thread hose at 50c, with plain or checked boots and Van Dyke tops in assorted colors. Black silk-sisle hosiery 50c a pair with double heels and deep garter tops. First Floor.
Women's Knit Underwear and Union Suits Offered
Catalog lists women's knit underwear at 50c and 1.00. Garment-vests in high neck with various sleeve lengths. Women's cotton vests and tights described, plus cotton and lisle union suits in multiple necklines and sleeve styles. Prices shown for select items.
Bedding Specials Promote Double Bed Comfort and Blankets
Seasonable values advertise double bed size comforters and cotton blankets with borders and weighted options. Listings show white cotton fills, silkeline coverings, and yarn ties, with prices from 60 cents to 3.15 dollars per pair. First floor location noted for shoppers.
Stationery values and prices listed in old ad item
A fragmented ad lists items with prices including Swiss linen paper in pound packages at 10c per package and 35c per box, 24 sheets paper and 24 envelopes, good quality playing cards at 15c per package.
Strong Specials in Floor Coverings at Closing Out Sale
Kilmarock rugs offered in eleven patterns with heavy wool Scotch weave in sizes 6x9 8 3x10 6 and 9x12 at 12 18 50 and 23 dollars. Martha Washington rag rugs from cretonies available in six patterns sizes 6x9 8x10 and 9x12 with specials 8 12 and 16 50. Wilton Hall runners come in 3x12 and 3x15 with multiple colorways and prices from 6 to 10 dollars.
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Kilmarnock
Martha Washington
Wilton Hall
Spira Pioon
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