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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1913
Page
8
A playful verse extols a romance built on dancing and music. The speaker wooes a beloved with imagery of tango, turkey trot, and ragtime gramophones as they pledge wedlock and shared life through lively, syncopated steps. The poem blends romance with lighthearted social dance culture.
President Wilson argues there is an organized effort to drag the United States into conflict with Mexico. He cites Wall Street investors seeking protection, while Huerta promises to honor foreign claims and a critique of foreign-held land and concessions. Wall Street favors Huerta recognition or U S intervention.
Autumn suit modes reflect a fall showing with damasse matelasse eponge and velour-serge fabrics. New designs feature suits priced from 25 to 45 dollars and up, plus afternoon and business coats and a range of street dresses in serge bedford cord damasse eponge velour with silk crepe and challis options.
Made up rugs in light bedroom colors priced as specials. Various sizes listed for HESE Rugs including Body Brussels and Wilton Velvet options with discounts from 3.50 to 18.50 and a noted fire piece.
Dr. M. A. Matthews of First Presbyterian Church condemns excessive flag heroics by Seattleites and criticizes those who defame the flag. He questions unequal treatment of dissenters and laments declining female propriety and rising masculine boldness. He argues violations of the constitution should land violators in jail only as incidents, not heroics.
August Geber, convicted of first degree murder in 1905 for killing Geo Hartman, was forgotten after nine years when San Quentin records were destroyed in the 1906 fire. Resentenced to be hanged on November 14 by Superior Judge Dunne, the case was revived after relatives urged District Attorney Fickert to act.
Cincinnati Aug 18 Ed win Mitchell from the National Military Home Dayton writes to a newspaper offering himself for adoption by a woman. He declares himself a handy article to have around and asks only food and shelter in return for his docility. He recounts sea experiences and a three day battle at San Juan Hill in Cuba.
Flagg denies seeking a city job and rejects claims he is mayor Cotterill’s mouthpiece or the target of a new position. He criticizes the venomous fight between Mayor Cotterill and Councilman Griffiths, calling them two Christian gentlemen, while asking to be left alone.
Hemstitched and hemmed linen cloths offered in various sizes from 57x75 inches to 68x86 inches. Bleached Irish and German linens, Austrian linens, and hemstitched options priced at 1.65 and 1.95. Casement Saiesrem
Special offer on a set of six tumblers priced at 50 cents each. Six tumblers feature an attractive bell shape with options in engraved wheat design or cut star pattern. Display noted as available on the third floor.
Silk-Boot Hosiery offered in black white tan and gray sizes 8 to 10 priced at 50 cents per pair. Basement Salesroom advertises the bargain item in a concise catalog style.
Summer millinery sale offers trimmed hats at 65 cents and untrimmed hats in hemp Milan and Tuscan at 25 65 and 95 cents. Flower trimmings such as large silk and linen roses June roses lilacs dahlias hyacinths geraniums and crush roses priced at 25 cents. Basement Salesroom.
An assortment of 100 pairs of Scotch weave and Cable Net curtains offered in Cluny Duchess and Filet designs with plain centers and wide borders in ecru and white. Each pair measures 24 yards long and priced at 1.95, advertised as durable and good looking on the first floor.
Advertisement notes ACE Combs and side combs priced at 25 cents each, offering a wide variety of styles including barrettes in shell and amber materials.
OMEN'S wide patent leather belts in black, all sizes, priced at 50 cents each. Limited stock available, a bargain for practical accessories in a local store ad.
Advertises aluminum kitchen sets priced at 95 cents each. Each set includes one mixing spoon one basting spoon one tea strainer six tablespoon and six teaspoon pieces. Limited time offer.
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