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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1911
Page
2
James J. Gallagher, Mayor Gaynor's attacker, is reported a physical wreck as he serves a 12 year sentence at a New Jersey state prison and authorities predict he will not survive to complete half his term.
Alexander Graham Bell formed the Aerial Experiment Association to build aircraft. The group pursued the motto Get into the air though Bell’s tetrahedral kite failed to lift. He remains an airship enthusiast hoping to fly over water someday before he dies.
A historical recap notes Commodore George Dewey becoming admiral after a misrouted placement at Manila. Also covered are local debates at West Seattle high schools, a water bill reform ordinance in Seattle, strikes in Chicago printers, talks of a potential extra congressional session, W C T U education themes, Taft appointing James C Napier as Treasury registrar, Frank G Bigelow's release from prison, a Marlboro bank robbery with eight thousand dollars reported, a Mount St Marys College fire causing two hundred thousand dollars in damages, and a YWCA membership drive with one hundred twenty girls in ten teams.
A listing from the Horsement Salesroom offering Burham Safety Razor Sets with blades and shaving soap for 1.00, Jergens antiseptic sticks ten cents, Castile Soap fifteen cents, vacuum bottles 1.35, Oriental Talcum 10 cents, Oakley Notes correspondence paper 19 cents, envelopes 10 cents each or 3 for 25 cents.
A shop ad lists lines of neckwear ribbons in numerous styles from Dutch collars to long scarfs, with prices from 10 to 50 cents. It highlights taffeta ribbons, wash rib bon, lace trims, and 5 yard bolts in varied colors and designs, urging quick purchase.
A textile sale offers scarfs in basket weave and plain rep silks plus artistic patterned fabrics priced at one dollar to one dollar fifty.
A retailer advertises assorted bath and grooming items with prices such as Palmolive Soap at 25¢ for 4 cakes, Colgate toothpaste at 20¢, 1 lb tins of Jergens powder for 24¢, Woodbury facial soap at 17½¢ per cake, and various creams and powders. Located on the first floor of the shop.
The Veiling Section features numerous styles in French Veilings plain and fancy meshes with chenille dots in various sizes and Mystery Veilings in new patterns. Also offered are Fine quality Chiffon Auto Veils 1% and 2% yards long with hem stitched satin-bordered edges in a range of colors. Price tag not clearly legible.
Women’s lisle union suits offered in medium weight Swiss ribbing knee length with low neck and wing sleeves. Suits priced at 1.25 for low neck sleeveless cuff knee style with lace trimmed umbrella knee and narrow lace yoke. Firet Floor.
Dainty waist styles in white marquisette and voile with beading. Over-blouses and chiffon draped waists in plain and colorings. Dutch and high-neck models offered in long and short sleeves. Special price four dollars ninety five cents.
A list of women's gloves on sale includes glace finished Kid Gloves with three embroidered backs and pique styles in black white tan gray and pearl priced at 1.15 per pair. Arabian Mocha gloves offered at 1.15. 12 button French Kid Gloves with three clasps at wrist in black and tan priced at 1.95. New arrivals in glace finished pique sewn Kid Gloves offered at 1.00 1.50 and 2.00 per pair with reach Suede Gloves among the selections.
Gold-filled handy pins in enamel based and plain effects with a beaded edge. Some set with imitation turquoise pearls and sapphire. First floor sale item details truncated.
Misses plaid gingh dresses in navy and red priced at 3.50 feature full waists with bias piping, shoulder extensions, square necks, and short sleeves with a full plaited skirt. Misses French dresses at 2.50 come in light or dark gingham, with full waists and box plaited skirts. Second Floor.
Patterns featured in the April issue of Ladies' Home Journal are now available for readers. The publication highlights new designs and sewing guidance, inviting crafters to explore fresh patterns for spring projects.
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