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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1917
Page
6
Semi permanent two story bunk houses will be built at American Lake for select service troops. The project outlines durable construction to house personnel nearby training facilities and base operations.
A federal grand jury begins sessions in Seattle Wednesday to hear evidence against 64 alleged slackers and four named individuals, including Hulett M. Wells and Sam Sadler, on seditious conspiracy tied to opposition to select service. Secret service operatives have not decided charges for those jailed after the Bremerton hall incident. U.S. Attorney Allen may present evidence implicating local German agents.
In a tense dialogue Mollie and Margie share terror and longing as Margie contemplates love, a forthcoming child, and the anxieties surrounding Sonny and Chad. The scene hints at deep personal conflict and weathering emotional storms within a troubled relationship.
Vamping theda back The Serpent showcases Bara in a favorite role while other actors including Loulerilaum, Beban, Osborne, Harady, Kimball Yoong, Hara, Dane, and La Dadie perform in a mix of melodramas and comedies. A dramatic study of love and ambition threads through snippets from plays and a noted film review, ending with a lighter Keystone comedy and a traveling toddler in a tiny box.
The revival of the military cape appears on the upper main floor with prices 9.95 15 and 19.50. Navy blue serge capes feature plain and double breasted fronts with brass and bone buttons, described as practical and stylish.
Special Wednesday sale offers white gloves from regular stock. Full pique sewn with white or black embroidery on the back, sizes in a complete assortment. Regular price 1.75, now reduced for this sale.
The Rhodes Co advertises a wide selection of bathing suits on the main floor, offering boys’ suits up to age 20 in prices from 35 cents to 2.50 and men’s suits ranging from 1.00 to 5.00 dollars. The ad emphasizes variety, sizing, and color options to fit any budget or preference.
An old newspaper snippet advertises talcum powder as an essential toilet accessory for summer. It lists brands such as Mary Garden Vivaudou Mavis Squibb Mennen Colgate Williams Jergen and others with prices around 25 to 50 cents per item.
A carnival of stars fills local screens with The Mortal Sin at Mission Theater and The Dancer's Peril at Strand. Baby Marie Osborne stars in Told at Twilight at Clemmer while George Beban clashes with Bruno the bear during rehearsal. The Serpent at Colonial showcases a Russian boar hunt and The Mortal Sin explores sacrifice and forgiveness through a husband’s perspective.
A fragment notes a dangerous pastime involving a bear cornered and fighting with the fierceness of a bear and other large animals. The text hints at risky animal encounters and the violence inherent in such behavior.
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