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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1915
Page
5
A mixed column notes Admiral Watson’s departure for Alaska and Officers install by the Order of Foresters. It lists local incidents including deaths, legal actions, political moves, and cultural events such as Lilien's exhibit and a banker's widow inheritance.
A thousand invitations have been issued by the Seattle Commercial club for its first banquet of the year to be held at the Hotel Butler on January 18. H. Van Rennseler Chase of the Merchants' Association of New York will be the principal speaker.
A Monday conference at the Y W C A discussed ways to train young girls in home duties and their link to domestic happiness. The meeting focused on guidance, manners, and the responsibilities of household life.
Busy time at the big Plano store at Third and University as customers snap up piano and player piano models. Eilers Music House offers drastic price cuts on brand new and slightly used instruments from major makers with guarantees, plus reduced rolls and Lohengrin Opera tickets.
A vintage guide explains shaping a hat by constructing a wire mold fitted to the head. It covers head measurements, anchoring a foundation, crown band setup, brim edge wiring, and adjusting brim height for style, with notes onStay wires and the forthcoming frame material instructions.
An old advertisement recommends bisulated magnesia as an antacid to stop fermentation and neutralize acidity after meals. It claims wind, heartburn, and stomach ache stem from improper digestion and suggests taking a spoonful in water to soothe the stomach.
The column presents readers' questions on Xmas symbolism, workplace chivalry, and social conduct. Answers discuss signs of Christian origins, women in business, responding to invitations, handling stains, and costume ideas, with moralizing tone and practical tips for daily life.
The display advertises marked reductions on short lengths broken sets discontinued patterns and single colors from stock of fine laces and trimmings. Prices drop to as low as 65 cents for up to 1.75 items and 2.85 for up to 7.50 items with Venise lace features and gold trim novelties highlighted. First Floor.
In the January sale White UK features Night Gowns at 69c 95c and 1.50 with Empire kimono or set-in sleeves. Gowns offered in nainsook with beading lace trimming Torchon edge and German Val Lace details. Also shown are muslin Drawers Corset Covers Petticoats Camisoles Chemises and combinations at reasonable prices.
The text describes a costume concept with a dress fitting, a green paper scalloped girdle representing leaves, and a waist color matching the chosen flower. It suggests green stockings and slippers as options, or black pumps if unavailable.
Spokane reports Robert Fairley, a city commissioner, died after choking while seeking relief in a physician's office. The death followed a throat trouble and occurred on January 12 in Spokane.
Local rental service promotes Star Want Ads to fill empty rooms with quick lease options. Agency highlights affordable rates and broad reach for landlords seeking reliable tenants.
The coroner's jury absolved Ike Cohen and associates of blame for Ludwig Anderson's death after a boxing match at the Pacific Athletic Club smoker. They ruled cerebral hemorrhage from overexertion caused the death, not a ring blow. prosecutors may pursue further action after a meeting with the coroner Dr. J Tate Mason. Cohen broke down in tears as the inquest unfolded.
President Wilson indicated he will veto the Dillingham immigration bill as passed by the House and before the Senate because it includes a literacy test. The Beacon Hill Improvement Club plans its regular monthly meeting at the Beacon Hill Schoolhouse to discuss Dearborn Street improvement.
This exclusive lot of Petticoats from an Eastern manufacturer features Jersey tops with messaline flounces, wide and medium widths, elastic waistbands, and sizes and lengths in colors such as emerald green, black, taupe, American Beauty, pink, light blue, wistaria, and browns. Second Floor.
An examining physician says kidney disease is common in Americans and causes many insurance denials. Dr Kilmer and Co promote Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a kidney and bladder remedy with testimonials and samples offered for ten cents.
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