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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1919
Page
16
James Jacobs of Tacoma broke a leg after stepping off a streetcar at an elevated stop in Seattle. He misjudged the gap near Flanders Street while riding for the first time.
A. C. Richards, described as a looter at Skinner and Eddy works, reports a 25 pound gain and renewed vitality after taking Tanlac. He cites long illness, numbness, rheumatic pains, insomnia, and fatigue improved as his appetite returned and strength increased. Bartell Drug Stores in Seattle offer Tanlac under a special representative.
Alfred M. Hubbard demonstrates an atmospheric electrical generator praised by Rev. Father William B. Smith of Seattle College as advancing electricity theory. Smith and other local scientists examine the device, which allegedly sustains a stable current for hours without external connections. Hubbard guards details pending patent approval, planning public disclosure after filing.
The third arrest in the war savings stamps crackdown was Dr. Robert T. Royal a dentist with Haigh building offices arrested by secret service agents under Capt. Foster. He posted 500 bail and claimed ignorance of the law while admitting stamp dealings. Pawnbroker Benjamin Ordell of 108 Washington st was arraigned on a similar charge and held on 500 bail.
Senate subcommittee investigation into the Mexican situation will resume in San Antonio Texas around January 1 with public hearings. Senator Fall the chairman said reports from border and Mexican investigators will influence the extent of hearings expected after Christmas in El Paso.
A home remedy claims to erase wrinkles by dissolving an ounce of pure saxolite in a half pint of witch hazel. Used daily as a refreshing wash, the mix reportedly reduces wrinkles and age signs with quick results, making the user appear younger.
The Fourth Floor introduces The New Art Section featuring modest gift items and high value gift furniture. It showcases lamps from small boudoir pieces to large mahogany floor lamps, book ends in varied styles, pottery gifts from Kate Fair Studio, light shades, and mirrors in period styles.
Gloves for Children offers fleece lined Elwool gloves in gray and tan with single clasp styles priced at 1.50 to 2.25. Infant white wool mittens 0.50. Baby cape skin gloves 2.00 to 2.25. Fleece lined suede gloves 1.75. Buckskin gloves 4.00. Glove Section, First.
Advertisement notes extra heavy poplin and broadcloth silks for men’s shirts up to size 17. Includes cluster and single stripes in blue green lavender tan and heliotrope. Listed under Men’s Section on the first floor.
Special values in luggage for gifts described as fat black cowhide bags lined with gray leather. Sizes range 16 to 18 inches. Prices shown include 13.95 and 29.50 for country club bags, with features such as rubber lined pockets for toilet articles and ten lace fittings in French ivory fittings for week end cases.
Foot formed slippers in opera and Everett style for men and boys. Made of Black and Brown Kid with price from $3.00. Available sizes 1 to 5 and 6 to 12 in Shoe Section on the Second Floor.
A department store advertises women's Comfy Slice slippers in satin and felt, with wine-colored insoles and heel accents. Sold for $2.50 on the department’s second floor.
Readable text notes a selection of ladies and children umbrellas presented as gifts. The article emphasizes quality and novelty varieties, promising attractive offerings for the season.
Our stock of well known Bissell sweepers includes standard and Auction Carpet Sweeper. Prices range from 3.25 to 13.50. Located on the Fourth Floor.
New Heatherbloom petticoats arrive on the third floor with changeable satin flounces in Rose Purple Taupe Brown League Blue Navy Moss Green Bottle Green and Black. Priced at 4.95.
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