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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1917
Page
6
A vintage style health ad promises instant relief for lumbago back pain by rubbing a product called St Jacobs O into the skin. It claims quick pain escape, harmless effects, and no residual skin issues, touting 60 years of recommendations.
Allen Dale backs a $450000 arterial highway bond plan seen as a blanket measure. Erickson and Lane oppose it and urge defeat on March 6. Hesketh supports all bond issues. Dale and allies push a negative platform opposing bonds while planning a taxation angle to reelect Dale.
Three Japanese cruisers Iwate Iizuma and Nishin exited the Strait of Juan de Fuca and headed for open sea after weeks in fog. They were en route to Victoria British Columbia carrying ten million dollars for Canada. While coaling at Esquimalt several crewmen visited Seattle.
Kansas City hosts the National Education Association meeting from today through March 3 with an estimated 6 000 to 8 000 teachers from across the United States. Otto F. Dubach notes hotel arrangements are being optimized for attendee comfort as departments of supervision plan sessions on improving spoken and written English.
Morning tones describe new taffetas with chiffon finish. Colors range from Navy and Black to Pearl, Lilac, Apricot, Peach, and Cream, including Copenhagen, Belgian, Periwinkle, Maize, Nile, and Robin Egg.
The notice promotes a 32 inch Tub Silk with Latin stripes described as standard quality and fast color. It urges early purchase due to expected unusual demand.
A quality that will enrich the most simple suit and serve many purposes is described. The palette includes standard shades such as Tan Gray Navy Cerise Old Rose Purple and Black.
A 56 inch wide broadcloth offers a remarkably low price as part of an old contract balance. The Dress Goods Section adds a supplementary line, words shrunken and sponged, praising the fabric’s exquisite texture bright sheen and splendid colorings.
Albert F. Clark alias Arthur G. Howard, once a quiet Turn Point resident, is jailed in Clallam County on bigamy and other charges. He allegedly married two women, fled with money not his, and is accused of stealing from the coast guard cutter Snohomish. The two wives are Misa Minette Hubbard of Ballard and Helma Carleon, formerly of Port Angeles.
The third territorial legislature of Alaska will meet in Juneau on Thursday to consider school and road legislation. Voters recently endorsed an eight hour workday and the body must pass a law to enforce this public will.
Rich ard Duncan, accused of killing Mrs. Sadie Margenson on a logging road near Bellingham, is formally charged with murder. The first such charge in Whatcom county in four years. Authorities suspect jealousy as the motive, while Duncan denies the guilt.
Wool fabric recommended for spring suits coats and skirts. Silk Sale item offering navy midnight Belgian new brown wistaria olive plum royal blue black cream colors. Every yard shrunk and sponged ready for the needle.
The lot offers 40 inch wide crepe de chine in pastel evening shades at a striking price of 1.35 per yard. The fabric is being promoted in fashion circles as a notable value.
The article describes the life cycle of the silk worm moth from hatching to cocoon, notes six to eight weeks for growth, and length of about three inches. It explains cocoon production, rack rearing methods, and the silk yield of about one thousand yards per cocoon. It lists leading silk producing countries and highlights U S mills and Mac Dougall Southwick’s reputation for quality silks.
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