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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1915
Page
5
J. R. Clark promotes Regal Dentists offering top service at low prices with certificates displayed at each chair. The office boasts thorough examinations, written guarantees signed by the operator and Dr. L. R. Clark, manager, despite mockery from Dr Clown Seattle’s comedian.
Dr. George M. Kober, president of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, urged pasteurization or scalding of all milk not from tuberculin tested cows. He also pressed stricter housing and public health rules to curb tuberculosis spread.
A cosmetic advertisement touts mercorised wax and saxolite facial treatment as a path to clear fresh skin. One ounce of mercorised wax absorbs blemishes while you sleep and soap removes it in the morning. A second remedy bathes the face in a saxolite solution to smooth wrinkles and tighten loose tissue.
Advertises genuine Panama hats for women as scarce and urges not to buy imitation. Claims to be largest seller of genuine Panamas on the coast with prices 25 to 50 percent lower than other stores. Warns customers they will be stung by inferior imitations.
Plans for the University of Washington inauguration of Dr. Henry Suzzallo as president include a three day celebration and campus mass meeting with many prominent educators expected to attend next fall according to regents plans.
A hundred forty leaders from the electric light industry spent the night here and left Tuesday morning after attending the National Convention of the Electric Light Association in San Francisco. The party included H. H. Scott of New York, president of the association.
The store announces 100 specials arranged by floors with sign cards at counters and tables for item identification. No phone or mail orders accepted. Limited quantities and very low prices urge shoppers to come early to avoid missing out on the rapid dispersal.
A long price list details discounted textile items from men s and women s apparel to accessories. It features negligee shirts pajamas handkerchiefs linen, silk and cotton stockings, gloves, parasols, umbrellas, laces, ribbons, et ceteras with reduced prices and assortment notes across sizes and designs. Key items include silk shirts 2.95, velvet parasols, 90c umbrellas, 75c night shirts, and 30c to 95c ranges for scarves, gloves, and linens.
A catalog-like listing presents items for sale with numbered entries. Items include glass lemon reamers, baby fly traps, cherry seeders, punch polish mop and polish, wooden step ladders in various heights, California coasters, coaster wagons, a Draper sweeper and an electric model described as brilliant and guaranteed. Prices range from under a dollar to about nineteen dollars.
Second Floor items feature Worumbo Chin chilla coats from 12.75 and 15.00, up to 18.50 dresses, silk and wool dresses at 9.75, silk waists and lingers from 1.39 to 5.00, trimmed hats up to 6.50 and washable hats under 1.00, women's hats at 3.95, and various pumps and Mary Jane styles priced to 2.49. Limited numbers and sale values marked.
Third Floor No. 75 offers 2.00 straw hats and 1.29 Milan straws for boys up to 14 years. No. 76 presents Oliver Twist wash suits at 1.25 in sizes 3 to 7. No. 77 offers 0.75 soiesette blouses at 0.45 for boys 7 to 16. No. 78 features 1.25 all linen damask at 0.90 with bleached flax, two yards wide, foxglove and poppy border.
A catalog style list details items on sale No 92 cretonne boxes at 1 95 and No 93 Wilton rugs in various sizes with reductions No 94 curtains 70 pairs at 2 85 plain bands and borders No 95 six cups and saucers Johnson Bros white porcelain Ranson No 96 six knives triple plated No 97 18x45 linen scarfs 27c No 98 pillow covers 50c Filet net edged with lace No 99 pin cushions 10c and No 100 glove and handkerchief boxes pink and blue hand-painted silk lined priced 25c to 65c
Henry Schmidt a young German farmer on trial in Judge Gilliam's court testified he "saw red" when he killed his uncle Henry Stokes and Mrs. Stokes last May 14. He said Stokes attacked with an iron pipe and Mrs. Stokes joined in from behind. after grabbing the pipe, he struck, then recovered awareness when a woman intervened.
A Colorado professor has bred and originated a new red sunflower variety after years of work. The achievement fills a long felt gap in ornamental horticulture and promises a distinctive addition to gardens and pollen gardens alike.
Mrs. Claire R. Tracie, 42, wife of clothing man Gordon Tracie, left home Monday morning explaining she was going for a walk. She later bought a revolver downtown, walked on Lake Washington near Slat Ave and Adams St, and fired a bullet into her head. Her body was recovered. Long illness and despondency are given as motives.
Portland on June 15 reports a woman’s body recovered from the Willamette River. Authorities believe it to be Emma Herrin Dickey, sister of Wm. F. Herrin of the Southern Pacific and David C. Herrin, Portland insurer. Also today the city council weighed a business delegation’s plea to allow dancing in grille and dining rooms.
Spokane reports Senator Miles Poindexter endorses President Wilson's stance on German submarine warfare. He rejects Bryan's proposed policy, calling Bryan's approach idealistic and impractical in plain terms.
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