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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
8
An unnamed narrator recounts a perilous mountain journey to Santa Barbara with Dick who grew ill at high altitude. Doctors warn the heart may be weak though not diseased. They plan care and admit fear of possible death while reflecting on marriage, habit, and love.
William Fox, head of Fox film interests, reads scenarios in bed after a barber visit, selecting those that linger in his memory. The piece previews current showings at Liberty Coliseum Strand Mission Rex Colonial and Class A, highlighting Douglas Fairbanks Ethel Clayton Jack Pickford and Bessie Barriscale in upcoming releases and notable scenes from The Whip and Verdun.
A narrator reflects on gender expectations and the need to give rather than demand affection as she lies beside a near motionless Dick. She admits feeling perilously certain of love’s fragility and contemplates what women typically mistake in relationships. She notes the line between hope and doubt as the scene lingers.
Navy blue and dark green autumn coat tailored in Zibeline Cheviot with gray messaline lining and self-covered button trim. Deep collar can button up for warmth. Attractive value at $25.00. Also new Spot Pins for stock collars in silver and rhinestone, 50c and $1.00.
Extensive selections of autumn woolens in the Dress Goods Section showcase 52 to 54 inch fabrics in multiple colors priced from 3.00 to 5.00 per yard. Velour coatings and wool velour coatings present taupe navy brown canard blue plum and black options. Fabrics are described as versatile for suits coats skirts and autumn sportswear with colors including wine purple ruby navy Copenhagen canary blue and green.
The listing advertises extra knickerbocker school suits with an extra pair of knickerbockers in dark brown and gray tweed, sizes 6 to 18, at 4.50. Also corduroy and blue serge boys suits for ages 6 to 17 priced 5.00 and 6.50, plus junior Norfolk suits 3 to 9 years from 3.00 to 5.00. Caps in dark tweeds at 0.35 and 0.50. Basement Salesroom.
Dr. Samuel Koch of Temple de Hirsch told the Rotary club Wednesday night that commercial relations will foster better understanding between capital and labor. He said world commerce is causing men to change their minds.
Household and art linens offered at reduced prices include short lengths of table damasks half dozen lots of napkins remnants of tea towelings rolled towels Huck toweling useful lengths of art and embroidery linens handkerchief linens odd items in pattern table cloths soiled from display first floor linen section.
Kerr and Economy Jars use a patent sealing gasket instead of rubber rings. The jars are clear flint glass with enamel-coated caps that resist fruit acid. Economy Jars feature an extra large mouth for whole fruits and vegetables, priced at 1.10 per dozen for pints and 1.25 for quarts, while Kerr Jars cost 0.80 per dozen for pints, 0.90 for quarts, and 1.10 for half gallons.
A display of boxed stationery including Papier Etendard Royal novelty in white cross barred weave with pink lavender blue or gray tissue-lined envelopes at 75 cents for 24 sheets. Papier Napoleon wood grain with color lined oblong envelopes priced at 1.25. Louis XIV and First Floor supplies offer Papier paper and Correspondence Paper in white grained weave with large square envelopes priced 1.50.
The Seattle school board approved a double session system with one start at 8:00 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. and the other from 8:50 a.m. to 4:10 p.m. Superintendent Frank B. Cooper cites six daily periods of 70 minutes each, boosting teaching capacity and offering students an option for early afternoon work under the plan.
United Press reports prices for anthracite coal will be fixed by President Wilson within hours. A copper dictator will be appointed to direct the purchase and distribution of copper production.
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