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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1916
Page
8
Bargain Tuesday lists canned corn tomatoes pumpkin tuna tomato catsup prunes coffee and wholesome treats at low prices. Shopping tips urge planning Christmas dinner in advance with sale items including Evaporated peaches raisins and Del Monte preserves.
The piece argues higher meat prices reduce per capita beef intake from 87.5 pounds in 1909 to 73 pounds in 1914, linking meat of the American diet to national strength and warning physicians against excessive restriction.
The article reviews a recent Grand Theatre program featuring OwKo Mon in full Indian regalia and a humorous sketch The Doctor's Prescription by Allen Strickfaden and company Also listed are Southbecks a novelty act Florence Merritt Hall and Guide a flying duo and the first chapter of The Diamond From the Sky sequel The show promises strong crowds for a week of performances with Twin Beds a farce in two beds and a cast including J Morrill Morrison and Lute Alberoi Margaret Mayo wrote the play and the troupe plans continued performances without matinees all week
Nellie Nichola Jimmie Barry and Phil White entertain Alhambra Sunday with singing comedy and a Yiddish lullaby. Rena Parker and dancing acts also play to crowds while a bond issue for main thoroughfare improvements is discussed by the council. Orpheum showcases Wilkes Players in Help Wanted with Hackett Hunt and Everhart. Councilman Dale proposes naming election officials at precinct meetings.
University of Washington alumni prepare resolutions urging the retention of coach Gilmore Dobie. President Suzzallo voices no faculty opposition while Dobie expresses the need for rest after a ninth championship season. Captain Seagrave praised, Elmer Noble honored, George Smith named 1917 captain.
An assortment of Holiday Seals Tage Twines Tissues and other dressings for the Christmas Parcel includes Holly Boxes in useful sizes. Ivory Toilet Articles in practical handsome form appeal to recipients. The holiday show features plain and Du Barry patterns with monogramming or order personalization. Hair Brushes ranging 2.75 to 7.00. Bonnet Brushes Mirrors 2.50 to 6.00. Cream Jars Glass lined Buffers 0.50 to 1.25. Perfume Stands offered.
Paula reflects on love and choices, comparing Earnest Lawton with Jefferson Perrygreen. She recalls lines from The Woman He Chose and concludes Earnest’s flaws clash with her dawning maturity. She questions true happiness and the peril of sentiment vs lasting vows.
Anmogany finished Boudoir lamp complete with 7 inch black shade shade holder 2 watt bulb and 6 feet of cord with plug. Fourteen inches high. Price two dollars fifty cents. Third Floor.
Rialto offers a range of silk stockings with varied colors and reinforcements. Prices run from $1.00 to $2.00 per pair, with styles including heavy quality black silk and colorful options such as pink gray navy and emerald. Lisle tops and reinforced heels appear in multiple models.
Basement Salesroom offers lace trimmed scarfs in two styles 18x54 inches 50 each with linen finished cotton fabric five inch deep lace trims. Battenberg items include doilies eyelet centers six inches square 10 cents each and circular 10 inch 15 cents. 18x18 25 cents 30x30 55 cents Battenberg squares and table covers drawn-work centers 45x45 1.45 54x54 1.95.
Odd looking lamps crafted from woven bamboo with mahogany finish appeal to practical gift buyers. Shades feature bamboo or metal woven effects, lined with silk in various shades. Each lamp includes cord and plug. Prices listed at 7.50 and 9.50.
Attractive Empire Kimonos with satin band and shirred ribbon trimming or hemstitched collar and cuffs of white crepe. Available in Navy with pink or light blue, Gray with lavender, Heliotrope with tan, Light blue or old rose with floral spray. Prices 1.25 1.50 and 1.75 Basement Salesroom.
A selection of moderately priced leather bags is ready for gift purchases. Each bag features a coin purse and a mirrored interior for convenient use.
Narrow laces advertised for gift novelties boudoir caps cushions and aprons. The 12 yard bolt priced at 25 cents offered by the Advertisement Salesroom.
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