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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1915
Page
6
A health column advocates drinking a glass of real hot water with a spoonful of limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims internal bathing improves health and appearance by removing toxins and can alleviate headaches bad breath bilious attacks and constipation.
Editors from across the state attend the 1916 Newspaper Institute on the university campus for three days starting January 13. Frank Kane organizes 40 guest housing in fraternity houses with talks by President Suzzallo and speakers including C. S. Jackson, A. R. Fenwick, Edwin Selvin, Miss Mary Rausch, Curt Arthur Player, Sol H. Lewis, Hugh E. Agnew, and Fred W. Kennedy.
An advertisement by Edwin J. Brown D D S claims fifteen years in Seattle and guarantees pain free tooth extractions with a 16 year in-business guarantee. Office at 713 First Ave open evenings to 8 and Sundays to 4. phone Main 3640. Bellingham office listed at Elk and Holly Streets, Sunset Building.
Margie wrestles with jealousy and guilt after confronting Eleanor Fairlow and awaiting a pivotal letter. She contemplates reading it to confirm Dick’s loyalty while fearing the impact on Mollie’s wedding plans and their fragile trust. Dick hints at Eleanor’s silence, heightening the suspense as Margie prepares to act.
Percale aprons in light and dark patterns priced 3B¢ with roomy princess aprons featuring two pockets. House dresses come in broken assortments of ginghams and percales, about 20 dozen, with special S9¢. Third Floor.
We are beginning the final clean-up of all short lengths and odd pieces at exactly half price. 2,000 lengths suitable for most purposes, re-priced to Half for this clearance. First Floor.
All children's coats and dresses at 25 percent off. Infants' coats and children's hats up to 50 percent off. Sale applies to coats and dresses with selected items discounted as listed in the circular.
Linen Cluny laces offered at 5 cents per yard with widths from 1 to 1 1/2 inches. Available in multiple patterns suitable for children's clothes underwear and curtains. Includes 8c and 10c qualities. Floor sale listing.
In 1916 calendars are offered at half price across the stock including hand-painted, Dutch and Japanese designs. Dinner calendars and large wall calendars were 10c to $2.00 now 5e¢ to $1.00. First Floor.
Merchants urge customers to shop a mega clearance with remnants and odd lots moved out at prices often below cost. The event aims to liquidate stock quickly and attract bargain hunters.
Battenberg centers in several sizes and fabrics priced low. Arabian Laces and Squares, pillow cords, and assorted novelty items offered at reduced prices. Stamped towels slightly soiled and various odds and ends include pin cushions and holiday favors. Prices range from 5c to $2.50 with a Fourth Floor display.
The Nasement Floor features deep cuts on dolls and toys with rock horses, velocipedes, wagons, doll beds and chairs at half price or below. Clean-up dolls priced around 50c to 95c, rag character dolls at 95c, and remaining blocks, games, and small toys discounted as stock ends.
The Men's Shop reduces prices on smoking jackets house coats bath robes and related furnishings. Broken line items include house coats from 6.50 to 3.25 and 10.00 to 5.00 with various markdowns such as silk and wool union suits and Mackinaw coats advertised for sizes up to 42.
A local sale offers women's leather bags in various styles and linings. Prices range from $1.95 to $5.95 with several price tiers highlighted, including $2.50 to $3.50 and $3.95 items, showcasing substantial value across many shapes and sizes.
Remnant Day offers include women's gloves reduced to 69c from 1.00 and 1.50 to 2.00 lines at 1.15. Doeskin and glace kid options join 50c chamoisette gloves at 35c. Children's 50c gloves drop to 35c with lined gauntlets and fur-topped mittens in the sale.
All Handkerchiefs on the first floor are reduced for the season. 10c and 12c items: 4 for 25c. 15c and 18c items: 3 for 25c. 25c and 35c items: 3 for 50c. 50c and 65c items: 3 for $1.00. First Floor sale prices.
Several small lots to close out in one day including Sterling and Merode. Sterling suits feature high neck long sleeves with pants and vests. Part wool and cotton garments plus many children’s items. 50c garments, 25c, 1.00 gar ments 50c, SAO GROIN. 65, 75c and up to 6.00 Union suits for 3.00.
Readers seek guidance on six per week wages for women and room costs, and on training for Red Cross nurses. Eloise notes Red Cross nursing requires hospital training and offers $50 a month in the US. A ginger snap recipe is shared, and phrenology is lightly advised as a possible aid in choosing a career. A constant reader asks about grammar usage.
An advertisement advises overweight readers to use Korean capsules sold by Bartell Drug Co. The pitch claims safe, quick fat reduction by taking one capsule after meals and before bed, with weekly weigh-ins and a promise of no hunger or weakness.
London report says Kaiser Wilhelm will undergo a threat operation within a few days, Swiss advices stated. Berlin did not confirm the stories.
Ohio bank invites readers to open a savings account as part of New Year resolutions. Message emphasizes ease of starting and collective enthusiasm for saving money. Offered benefits focus on accessibility and low barriers to entry.
Capital and surplus listed at 800000 relate to James D Hog president N Solner vice president and trust offices located in the Hoge building in the financial district pointing to a corporate leadership and office profile.
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