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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1909
Page
10
Instructions from a historic guide show women preserving fruit juices syrups and jellies. It details sugar ratios for currants grapes and cherries, bottling, sterilizing bottles, cooling and sealing, plus methods to candy cherries and make juice-based products. It emphasizes careful heat control and storage away from drafts.
A column offers bath cap fashion notes, a cherry dessert mold idea, tomato and cucumber sandwiches, July vegetable salad steps, muslin curtain care tips, shoe-drying tricks, and dream interpretations focused on women. It mixes practical kitchen hacks with light domestic lore and superstition.
July report from Cola notes a heated clash within the National Education Association over advocacy of dice as a pastime. G. Gulick, president, warns the association of financial strain while education groups argue for a convention plan and city bonuses.
City council overruled the mayor’s veto and approved 1500 for the Girls' Industrial Home and for erecting the welcome arch. Hiram Charlee Gill urged support during the session. Also notes United States Senator Alexander Clay was unanimously reelected by the Georgia legislature for a third term.
Helena Montana July 7 James 4 HID reports railroad magnate plans a branch line to the Canadian border with possible extension into Canadian Pacific territory.
Berlin July 1. Prince Zu Von Bulenberg collapsed while hearing testimony in a perjury trial and was taken to his Lienberg castle in critical condition. The adjourned proceeding may not resume due to his status as defendant in two charges of perjury connected to the Humbled suit against Editor Hardin. The 68 year old prince is described as very feeble.
City council fire and water committee presented an ordinance to supply Cedar River water to the Y W C A for the girls and young women of the city. The measure was set for final reading after a noted appreciation of the organization’s work.
A playful exchange extols Fels Naptha soap as a modern shortcut to easy washing and cleaning. The ad touts its ability to dissolve dirt in cool water without boiling or hard scrubbing, claiming it lightens the workload and leaves users feeling youthful. The wrapper contains simple instructions.
A catalog of women and men shoe styles including gray and black suede pumps, gray suede oxfords, brown and tan suede pumps, patent colt oxfords, blucher oxfords, bronze and Russia calf options. Features include wing tips, one to three eyelets, ribbons, plain toes, welt soles, and Cuban or military heels. Black and brown tones, varied top materials, and decorative elements noted.
A detailed catalog entry lists numerous shoe styles with descriptions such as gray suede pumps with short vamp and Cuban heel, black suede pumps, gray suede oxfords with three-hole laces, patent Colt oxfords with welt sole, and tan blucher oxfords with shield tip. Also mentioned are ankle-strap pumps with military heels and other decorative features.
Elbow length gloves in Milanese silk and Lisle offered at 59 cents per pair. Sizes labeled as broken drive the unusually low price. Available in black brown navy gray pink blue and red. First Floor.
Uncovered Shirt-Waist Boxes crafted from poplar and pine offered for covering with cretonnes or other material. Features brass hinges and handles, well-made construction. Available in three sizes: 12x13x24% at $1.75, 14x14%4x27 at $2.50, 15x1544x30 at $3.50.
Boxed writing paper and envelopes sold as a 15 cent special. Rockrimmon fabric finish, Winthrop size, wallet flap envelopes. Includes one quire of paper and twenty five envelopes, firet floor display address.
Pure thread-silk hosiery for women with all-silk foot and lisle sole. Described as well made and elastic with colors including tan Nile green apricot gendarme oxblood red green black and white. Price one dollar per pair.
Women's sweaters advertised in two price ranges. At 3.95 a selection includes double and single breasted Norfolk and box coat styles in red gray white and blue with pearl or brass buttons. At 5.75 a range offers plain weave box coats with high roll collars patch pockets and pearl button closures plus semi-fitting fancy weave varieties in red white gray and blue with low necks.
Lightweight skirts in white and natural shades with linen lunette and cotton tep offered in 13 and 15 gore flare. Some feature plain styling, others with bras bands straps and pearl button trim. Sizes broad and prices range from 3.50 to 7.50 dollars.
Naiad Dress Shields are water proof and do not deteriorate with age. They can be sterilized by immersing in boiling water for a few seconds. Made in all styles and sizes, with each pair guaranteed. Naiad regular nainsock style prices per size and Naiad high-front style prices listed.
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