Odds and Ends From Everywhere Feb 6 1778
A collage of brief items spans treaties with France and Franklin influence, local court rulings, mill orders for foreign trade, military aviation debates on the Mexican border, license and speed enforcement, and public works proposals. Echoes of Vancouver Island smallpox vaccination, depot plans for Northern Pacific, and various local incidents including theft, arson, and legal actions across Washington and British Columbia.
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New Westminster
B. C
Vancouver Island
British Columbia
Dying Man Seeks Taxi Request Found At Depot
A note left by Henry Kelhofner asking for a taxi to reach his brother at 1826 Third Ave West Seattle was found on a bench in the O R N depot. He requested fare to his brother and is described as a tuberculous victim awaiting urban medical care.
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Henry Kelhofner
Av. W
Seattle
Kelhofner
Baby's Fingers Amputated by Falling Flatiron
In Montesano on a Thursday two year old F Wing Edwards son of Mr and Mrs John Edwards was playing near a cookstove when a flatiron fell striking his hand and severing two fingers the first finger at the first joint and the second finger’s tip lopped off near the bone.
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Montesano
John Edwards
Would Buy Lower California Now
Los Angeles businessman Dick Ferris declares willingness to buy Lower California from Mexican President Diaz and threatens filibusters if refused. Ferris says unnamed associates with $10,000,000 behind him have wired Diaz seeking a meeting to discuss the proposal.
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San Francisco
Cal
California
Diaz
Dick” Ferris
Los Angeles
Mexico
Ferris
Birthday Tribute to Katy Did Author and Beloved Dog
Our Daily Birthday Party celebrates Katy Did with a portrait by Kate Slaughter McKinney alias Katy Did. The piece honors the poet and story writer and features a white blooded dog named Robin Adair, a gift of appreciation for vitality and companionship.
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Kate Slaughter McKinoney
Robin Adair
Il Ank
Robert Fitzhenry Dies After Six Months Illness
Robert Fitzhenry, who endured an illness for six months, died yesterday morning at Providence hospital. He had resided in the city for thirty five years.
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Robert Fitzhenry
Providence Hospital
Fitzhenry
The Star circulates papers and offers quick replacements
The Star assures subscribers they can call the circulation department if their paper does not arrive by 6 o'clock for a free replacement. Call Main 9400 or Ind. 441 to request a special messenger delivery.
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the Star
A Very Timely Offering of Beautiful Hand Loom Embroideries
Event highlights a range of embroidery items including galloons bands insertions and edges in 12 15 and 17 inch widths. Flome sales point on first floor features diverse loom work described in promotional text.
Attractive Women’s Tailored Spring Suits Debut
New ready to wear section on the second floor displays attractive women’s tailor made spring suits. Arrivals include homespuns serges striped worsteds novelty double faced and shepherd checkings. Coats range 2 3 and 4 button styles 24 and 26 inches long with repulsion sailor collars. Skirts offer straight cut plain glowed styles and overskirt effects in navy tan black brown and gray.
Silk Petticoats Special At Four Fifty-Six
Silk petticoats offered in heavy quality taffeta with plain colors and deep silk underlay. Some styles feature accordion plaited flounce in Pompadour and Dresden designs and allover Dresden apple blossom and rose patterns. Price four dollars and sixty five cents.
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Pompadour
Dresden
Spring Coleen Poplins and Silk-Wool Mixtures in New Range
Collection presents Coleen poplins for street and evening wear in 42 inch plain silk and wool and 42 inch black and white silk and wool opalins. Available in blue, coral, navy, black, ivory, pink, gray and more with prices from 1.75 to 2.25 per yard. Also 56 inch mixed spring suitings and 36 inch wool albatross in varied colors priced at 50 cents per yard or similar.
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Firet Fieer
Copenhagen
Notions and Sewing Accessories Sale Items
A list of general store notions including Silk-covered Collar Stays Self-Adjusting Hair Nets Sampson Suspender Waists Queen Collar Stays Aunt Lydia linen read Francais Darning Silk Naiad Lace-Edged Dress Shield Lingerie Braid Radiant Corset Laces Yesler Hooks and Eyes Ivy Shears Del Electric Curling Irons and related merchandise with prices.
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Astra
Lydia
Pretty Valentine Aprons Featured in Variety Styles
A selection of heart shaped aprons is offered in fine dotted Swiss with matching bib and pocket, trimmed in Valenciennes lace and red ribbon priced at 1.50 and 2.00. Additional heart shape aprons in Swiss with pockets, lace and ribbon at 2.00. Striped lawn versions with lace trim priced 1.50 1.00 0.75 and 0.55.
Pleasing New Styles in Women's One-Piece House Dresses
Attractive new house dresses feature practical styles and sturdy materials. Blue chambray with white pique yoke and piping offers a well-fitting gored skirt priced at 3.50. Percale blue navy yoke three-quarter sleeves costs 2.95. Delft-blue patterned variants sell for 2.25.
New Diane Corsets For Spring Show Quiet Contours
New Diane models feature clever cuts to flatter full figures and reduce corset discomfort. Prices range from 2.50 to 5.00 with styles 245 priced 3.50 and 227 priced 3.00, both in coutil with multiple hose supporters and enhanced length for smoothing curves.
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Diane
Drapery Fabrics Display Highlights Spring Styles
Drapery and Upholstery Section announces its initial display of American Printed Drapery Fabrics for Spring and Summer featuring foreign origin and American artists. Fabrics priced from 20c to 35c per yard include cretonnes striped dimities seed taffetas damask and range of floral and Renaissance designs suitable for curtains bed sets screens and furniture coverings.
Aprons in gingham prints from Hubbard style line
Basement Sale listing describes full length aprons in blue and white gingham with small or medium checks and ruffled bottom. Priced at 38 cents each.
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United States of America
France
Benjamin Franklin
England
Com. Sims
U. S
Minnesota
Olympia
Elizabeth F. Edwards
Renton
Everett
Everett Mills
Panama
Australia
China
Washington
James Alien
North Yakima
Snohomish
Snohomish County
County Bar Association
Spokane
William H. Harrison
Ttea
Hoquiam
Wilson Buttner
Vancouver Wash
John Aird
Bellingham
Northern Pacific
Marietta
Jacobson
United Press
Dreamland
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
St. Gall
Coleen
Valentine
Ladies’ Home Journal
Sturgis
Direc
Sind Fleer
Iercees Bessy
Annes
Gingham Hubbard
Frederick & Nelson Incorporated
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