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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1919
Page
14
The Fifth Avenue and Sixth Avenue Frederick & Nelson store hosts a bustling Christmas Toy World where hundreds of children express their delight at hoped for toys. The scene captures the lively holiday mood as youngsters eagerly explore the displays and aisles.
A variety of dolls including Baby Dolls and others are offered for purchase hoping to find new homes. Each doll is described as beautifully dressed and suitable for little girls to practice dressmaking with the aim of attracting loving mothers.
The advertisement promotes miniature doll furniture in white enamel and natural wood finishes. Items include dressers chiffoniers toilet tables beds dining tables with chairs and apartment sets with tables and under chair seating. Four poster beds in mahogany and folding sewing tables offered at 60 cents to 2 dollars.
The article lists tool chests and kits priced from 60 cents to 25 dollars for girls and boys to enjoy. It notes a range of approved styles and sizes and highlights affordable options from 75 cents to 7.25 dollars for the aspiring young maker.
A catalog style note lists Velocipedes for youths priced from 3.50 to 18.50 with many styles and family size options. Also offered are Educational Blackboards 50c to 1.50, Painting Sets 25c to 3.25, Puzzle Games 10c to 1.00, Paper Dolls 10c to 1.50, Pit and Lotto games 25c to 0.00, Checkerboards 20c to 1.00, Erector Sets 1.00 to 25.00, Luxurious Wicker Carriages 8.50 to 30.00, and other items like Orioles 8.00 to 10.00, Metal Sulkies 0.80 to 6.00, English Perambulators 3.00 to 9.50.
Lightfoot the Deer hides and seeks a beautiful stranger he glimpsed daily in the Green Forest. He grows impatient and temperamental yet remains hopeful, while forest residents watch and even tease him. He recalls past hunts and contemplates the new game with longing. Next story hint: Lightfoot Makes Shocking Find.
The ad lists pedal powered toy cars Paige Mercer Cadillac and Overland available in the toy section downstairs with prices ranging from 9.50 to 45.00.
The text urges increasing monthly nutrition and care for every child, stating a half pound per month as the minimum standard. It emphasizes consistent growth support and early health guidance.
Police detained 19 year old Calvin Lunceford after a Monday night incident near Sixth Ave and Columbia St. He and three companions were seen with a police car arriving as the others fled. Lunceford was unable to flee and remained in custody pending investigation. He disclaims knowing the other youths or their escape.
Seattle reports that 1,405 of 1,666 eighth grade graduates are now in high school. The figure, 87 percent, is 7 percent above the national average. FE Fleming heads the vocational training and attendance departments.
In police court four men charged with seditious utterances were heard. Emil Imonnen was released by Judge John H B Gordon since his arrest occurred before the city ordinance banning seditious talk took effect. Cases against T A Montgomery James Smith and Peter Stone were continued.
Mise Eveline Gail Gard ner opens a new branch of the Social Welfare league in Ballard in the Bourgett block at 5345 Ballard Ave. The event marks expansion of local social services with the new office serving residents.
The U S weather observatory issued a storm warning at 6 o clock Monday night. A moderate to fresh north east gale is expected here.
A combination pudding dish and sandwich tray offered at ten dollars. The pudding dish features decorated heat proof china and the tray is made of nickel plate, presenting a practical gift item.
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