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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
5
A misread OCR item reports Mrs A Rowe and Miss Helen Rice charged with fortune telling in a hotel by detectives Ark and Brown. They allegedly swindled patrons with $2 promises of talrvoyant guidance. Both released on bond before Judge Gortrias on June 28.
A group seeking support for an Alaska exposition exhibit battles for a $90 000 fund from local users amid state politics. The bill faced a veto threat and unclear progress as the club pursued appropriation while lawmakers debated.
Unclear reports describe strikes. vessels arrive from Alaska and San Francisco carrying freight and 382 tons of goods. Severe winds, shifting lumber rates, and heavy crew fatigue hinder operations as a steam schooner bound for deep sea faces adverse conditions near the Virginia Street Dock.
Francisco report says B. Rade, a member of the Grand Jury, died yesterday in the city. The brief notice notes his role on the jury and the sudden death.
A customer questions why the grocer cannot handle all needs and insists on a money back guarantee if goods are unsatisfactory. The dialogue implies frustration with store offerings and service.
Topeka June 21. It is announced a court martial faces Adjt. Gen. J. W. F. Hughes of Kansas over a prank at a reception for the presentation of the silver service to Dr. Lee Baker, dentist, 106 Kites building. Phone Main 6264.
A chaotic social scene followed a naval visit as battleship Kansas tied up in Philadelphia last Monday. Guests reportedly became uproarious and clashed with officials in a rowdy reception.
A large lot of silk mitts in small sizes is available in black white and colors. This sale targets women with small hands seeking a snug fit and stylish look.
A promotional notice advertises men 25e ties 5 for 60 cents and 78 dozen men s ties in stock with 4 in hand designs. It also touts about 200 negligee shirts in various styles and colors offered tomorrow, with all cloth and felt hats half price.
The text records price options for a sale with entries at 4.50 5 and 4 dollars, noting tomorrow’s price at 82.98 and suggesting buyers can choose among the listed amounts. No clear event or entities are named beyond generic market figures.
In Seattle today many cut price sales offer readiness garments at half price. Notable items include $1.26 to $2.00 original price ranges now 75¢ to $1.00. Petticoats wash garments and kimonos see dramatic reductions with select items at 49¢ and 81¢ respectively. Baby bonnets and shirts also heavily discounted with limited quantities remaining.
A local ad lists 3 000 yards of silk novelty ribbon in seral and pompadour designs, widths from 3% to 4 inches, all new colorings, plus 2 000 yards of plain ribbon in assorted colors.
A basement salesroom offers almost five hundred hats and caps for boys and girls at 10c each tomorrow. Most items range from 25c to 75c, with shapes and colors to choose from and the manufacturer absorbing all loss if sold early.
Advertises 7000 boxes of Best Parlor Matches priced at 2 cents per box with guaranteed quality. No limit on quantity and price undercuts rival markets.
Advertisement touts 2000 pounds of sugar cured ham at 16¢ to 21? cents per pound tomorrow and Monday, with a limit of two hams per customer and a claim that price is lower than elsewhere. Local store promotes Eastern ham at a substantial discount to attract buyers.
A fragmented inventory lists numerous household items with prices such as buttons 10c per dozen, hair brushes 12 1 4c each, ironing wax 1c, shoe laces 10c per pair, hat pins 12c per dozen, and clocks 2.00 down to 1.00. The copy shows fabric, thread, corsets, pocket books, trimmed hats, and other notions with assorted cent prices.
A brief sale style notice lists five pound bags of best black figs at 26 cents, four pounds of best quality prunes for a price not fully legible, six pounds of good quality prunes around 25 cents, and mentions glassware and graniteware as available.
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