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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1914
Page
3
The city affairs and taxation committee of the Chamber of Commerce recommends against the charter amendment for a $2.75 minimum wage in city contract work. The panel favored a 200 foot building height limit.
Peter Miller vows to fight on as the Supreme Court upholds a lower court verdict of 20 to 40 years for habitual criminal activity. Two other appeals are pending as Miller presses his case.
The Fantomas series continues with The Mysterious Finger Prints a five part crime thriller at Class A. Colonial hosts A Colonel in Cairo a Kathryn Williams animal tale while The Tangled Cat and Just a Song at Twilight headline at other venues. The bill includes Keystone comedies Grand and Melbourne dramas and a Selig two part feature.
In a dinner with Dick, the narrator reflects on her relationship and the evolving role of women. She contrasts the old and new woman while noting how hunger hid deeper emotional strain. The piece ends with a tease that the story continues tomorrow.
An advertisement touts Hamburg Breast Tea as an inexpensive vegetable remedy to break a cold and cure grip. It recommends a tablespoon steeped in boiling water, strained, and consumed as a tea cupful to relieve congestion and loosen the bowels.
Advertisement notes 26¢ to 60e rates at Stewart House 86 West Stewart near Pike Public Market, promoting a best modern outside rooma in Seattle.
A spring sale offers a 28 inch coat for 12.50 instead of 20.00 with large reductions due to alterations. Skirts in peg-top style available in popular colors and weaves from sizes 16 to 44. Demand emphasized by urging buyers to purchase now at the lower price.
Ruchings pleatings and rufflings in lace chiffon and net offered in cream ecru black white and linen with substantial price cuts. Torchon laces vals 24 yard pieces and cashmere gloves full price noted as an alteration sale with bargains described to attract direct shoppers.
A catalog listing includes 23 green window shades 3x6 feet, 69 cotton blankets size 104 in white tan gray at 98c, 5 curtain reds extending 30 to 54 inches at 10c value, 98 H S Mercerized table cloths 64x64 at $1.25, and 1.9 large heavy comforts worth $2.50.
The manufacturer promotes popular Ferris Corset waists with steep discounts from $2.00 to $1.50 and up to $4.00 cuts. Limited stock includes 50 Ferris waists and 25 pairs of women’s cashmere gloves at 25c. Sizes include ladies up to 30, with children's waists at 50c. Go to McCormack’s, the store that saves you money.
Market today lists prices paid to producers for vegetables and fruit. The report shows current buying prices, noting variability by item and region. It highlights prevailing trends and shifts in demand affecting growers and wholesalers.
Patent medicine advertisement touts Ely Cream Balm and Flys Dream Balm as instant remedies for congested nostrils catarrh and head colds. It claims quick opening of air passages stopping discharge and headaches with a small bottle from any drug store. It urges readers to try to end nightly breathing struggles and lingering catarrh.
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