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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1916
Page
2
Tables and counters have been rearranged to present a fresh sale on Thursday morning. Men, women, and children can find leather shoes from $1.95 to $6.00 with various styles and sizes. Durable pairs include Boys Girls and Misses options, plus patent leather selections in multiple colors and finishes.
Austin E. Griffiths rebuts Erickson's claims on the Cedar River dam site urging public money spent on a water holding dam. He recalls warnings by Landes and Roberts and accuses council leaders of ignoring expert reports, risking nearly three million dollars in debt and uncertain water retention. He promises further details in a subsequent letter.
Boston February 9 reports say German agents active against Canada and U S munition plants have moved their headquarters to Boston. Federal Agent Schmidt traced alleged plotters to a business district office and obtained a dictagraph record of their conferences.
San Francisco, Feb 9. Mme Nellie Melba the Australian diva will establish a singing class for girls with promising voices but no money. She plans to live in the city to give personal attention and time to the students.
Washington February 9 Invention patents have been issued to Seattle residents Charles P. Anderson for a valve locking device H F Daniels for a regulating valve Horace Middaugh for a rotary gravel screen K K Parker for a shock absorber and Harry B Spear for a boiler producing superheated steam
Washington report notes the Alaska engineering commission is investigating hydro aeroplane mail over Alaska inland waters as a new delivery system. The announcement signals a potential future mail route using aircraft on water. The project aims to improve regional communications and transport in Alaska.
Frederick Nelson presents a range of wearable hats in circular and elongated turbans, tricorne chapeaux, and brimless sailors crafted from new shiny straw braids. Trimmings include plumage, flowers, ribbon bows, and beaded straw ornaments with silk accents.
Basement Salesroom offers women's threags silk hosiery in black or white with double toe and sole and high spliced heel at 85¢ per pair sizes 8½ to 10. Women’s cotton stockings 18¢ per pair, box of 3 pairs 50¢. Children’s black ribbed cotton stockings 12½¢ per pair, two pairs 25¢. Also dainty pink Crepe de Chine camisole with lace beading special at 5.00.
Special 19 cent aprons described as washable prints and checked ginghams with bib fastening in back and white binding. Color options include navy and Delft blue with white edges, and white with black figures. Basement Salesroom.
Allover laces suitable for fancy waists yokes and trimmings come in 36 inch width and patterns in white cream and ecru. Priced at 45 cents per yard from the basement salesroom.
36 inch embroidery flouncings in a deep pattern on serviceable material. Desirable for lingerie dresses petticoats and waists. Available in 36 inches wide and 500 yards. Basement Salesroom.
The Basement Salesroom offers a wide range of taffeta silks priced at $1.00 a yard. Colors include Ivory, Cream, Navy, Lilac, Canary, and more for day and evening wear. The fabric is thirty six inches wide and targeted for new season suits and dresses.
Durable muslin brassieres with embroidery trim and reinforced underarm offer a good fit. Front-fastening style features embroidery edging at the top and arm eyes, reinforced under arm. Price 25 cents. Basement Salesroom.
WELL-MADE back fastening apron of good percale with four rows of shirring at the waist and white piping. Fancy figured and striped patterns in light and dark colorings, plus blue and white checks. Attractive value at 50 cents.
Garment ginghams advertised in a wide range of color blends including plaids stripes and bars. Suitable for aprons and dresses for women and children, 27 inches wide and priced at 10 cents per yard.
Special prices on tungsten electric light bulbs offer strong white light with lower current. 19 and 25 cent tags on 19c, 25c, 60-watt and 25-watt sizes, promoting efficiency and lasting use.
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