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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1916
Page
2
A historical speech urges preparedness for national defense while warning against militarism. It extols America’s liberty driven origin and the civilian spirit, insisting military power should serve the people, not dominate the state or culture. The speaker stresses civilian supremacy and stresses that force must support a free republic.
Several hundred dollars worth of liquor seized at Woodcock pharmacy 604 Pike 1 was ordered destroyed by Judge Ronald Monday. Mia Mary Woodcock and her son, proprietors, were recently acquitted of violating the dry law.
Denver elects Robert W. Speer as mayor, establishing a charter with centralized power and a four member industrial bureau appointed by the mayor. The plan centralizes executive control, creates a cabinet style body, and assigns blame or credit to a single leader for city governance.
President Wilson sails on the Mayflower from New York to West Point to present diplomas to future generals and deliver an address. He plans speeches in New York City, Detroit, Lincoln’s birthplace in Kentucky, and Albuquerque at the irrigation project dedication between now and October.
Representatives of the Northwest lumbermen will go to Chicago July 10 to protest the interstate commerce commission new national reclassification of lumber rates. An investigation by the Northwest Lumber Manufacturers' association found the new rate schedule would burden mixed car shipments.
Rainier chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will celebrate Flag Day on June 14 with a Port Orchard picnic and an inspection of the naval stations at Bremerton.
A newspaper ad lists CREX GRASS RUGS from 27x54 inches to 9x12 feet priced 1.00 to 10.00, CREX DELUXE from 36x72 inches to 9x12 feet 2.85 to 13.00, PILGRIM CRETONNE 24x36 inches to 9x12 feet 1.25 to 26.50, QUAKER from 27x54 inches to 9x12 feet 1.25 to 14.00, GRANDMOTHER OVAL BRAIDED BUGS 24%24 to 30x00 inches 1.25 to 4.25, and JAPANESE MATTINGS 25c to 40c per square yard.
The advertises AIAD SHIELDS can be sterilized by boiling water and are perspiration proof. It lists Shirtwaist styles in sizes 2 to 4 with prices from 20 to 30 cents, lace trimmed options, full dress, bolero and deluxe variants, plus silk versions in flesh color with varying sizes and prices.
The store showcases new embroideries including Costume Flouncings Lingerie Embroideries and Baby Flouncings with color touches. Prices start at 50 cents and go to 1.75 dollars. First Floor.
The Home canning season is lightened by wire fruit jar holders. Jars filled with raw fruit or vegetables are placed in the holders and steamed in a covered boiler. Upright handles keep jars easy to lift and safe. Price 10c each, six for 50c. Housewares Section, Basement.
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