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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1909
Page
6
In a Madison Park appearance, Ruth Rogers, a renowned horsewoman in the Wild Wear show, reflects on romance versus realism and her love of horses. She describes feeling restless for open air, the thrill of riding, and choosing the Western life over fashionable gowns.
A Montana booster group toured Anaconda visiting the Acton exposition grounds and the Washington building. They were welcomed by bands and expo officials, with 1800 visitors noted. A Kalder Grand hotel reception drew Montanans from Seattle and Montana movers. The special train was abandoned. travelers return on regular services.
A cluttered description notes a major sale event at an urban store with emphasis on vast stock. The piece mentions imported goods and aggressive pricing aimed at clearing shelves. Officials warn of limited access as customers anticipate substantial discounts and shifts in merchandise.
Tonight at Dreamland on Seventh Avenue and Union Street admission is free for a dance event. The program invites residents to enjoy a social evening with music and dancing.
Washington State Board of Pharmacy rules grocers may face a $6 payment to the state or removal of twelve items from shelves including insecticide turpentine gasoline and borax. Anacortes reports county commissioners advancing Ska county to seventh class with payroll risen to 12,490, Commissioner Thorn dissenting.
Tomorrow in the Women's Coat and Suit Section on the second floor a sale offers White Waists and Wash Skirts at low prices. selections include $1.18 lingerie waists with lace, $2.85 tailored waists in linen and Madras, $3.85 embroidered options, $1.35 wash skirts in Linenette, and $2.75 white poplin skirts with nine gore flare and pearl buttons.
Several lots of Women’s and Children’s Hosiery and Women’s Summer Vests go on sale tomorrow in the Hosiery and Underwear Sections at special prices. Items include 22c pair tan silk lisle hose, 25c pair black lisle hose, 14c pair children’s cotton stockings, 28c women’s sleeveless lisle vests, 85c women’s black silk lisle tights, and $1 Carter vests and tights in light weight lisle with derby ribbing. High neck long sleeve vests and knee length tights described.
Announcing new offerings in the undermuslin sections. Garments are of established quality with superior sewing and finish, offered at prices lower than typical for equal quality. Corset covers priced 25c 50c 95c featuring Nainsook Barred Muslin and fine Swiss detailing.
White Petticoats offered at 1.50 each with camop joins and lace edges. corset covers and drawers in Nainsook and Barred Muslin at 1.95. fine Nainsook with Torchon or Valenciennes lace at 1.95. Also 2.50 for full white petticoats with Cambric and 3.50 for lawn topped designs with deep embroidered flounces.
Advert shows Rengo Belt Corsets promoted as comfortable for stout women. The ad claims popularity and value at 2 dollars per pair with line-free support rather than traditional lacing.
Women's night gowns offered in several fabrics and fits. Cambric gowns with high neck long sleeves and lace trim priced 95 cents each. Nainsook gowns with lace or embroidery necks priced 1.50 each. Long-cloth gowns in chemise empire or high neck styles priced 1.95 each.
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