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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1911
Page
4
A reader venting at a restaurant employee laments poor service and cooking that fails to satisfy demand. The piece shifts to a reflective poem about past sports stars versus forgotten phenoms who rose and faded, questioning where the once celebrated ball players have gone.
In Chattanooga Tennessee on March date unknown Dr John W Sherman a reputed killer of Thomas D Nor was barred from marrying Miss D Lucas after state attorney general intervened Sherman had secured a marriage license and the wedding party including the victim’s widow arrived at the jail but were denied entry.
Wilkes Barre March 3. A mother, Annie Ludow, had Miss Marion Chapelle arrested for disorderly conduct after her son Henry fell victim to the girl with laughing eyes. Alderman J F Donohue dismissed the case saying there is no law to prevent a woman with pretty eyes from using them in any way she likes.
Washington March 3 Post Master General Hitchcock received a letter from Zion City Illinois a former Dowie stronghold. The writer asks forgiveness and requests bail return claiming sanctification and pardon. Also New York authorities begin closing dance halls and academies under the new law with over 206 halls in NYC to shut this week.
Stranded actor D J Quillan borrowed $4 from the Knights of Columbus lodge in North Platte Nebraska last September. Today a mail draft for $1 004 arrived, covering principal and interest of the loan.
Berlin society jokes over the arrest in Nice of Count Guenther Koenigsmark famous in Germany for multiple marriages and his failure to keep any wife at home. He faces charges of fraudulent marriage manipulations.
The exhibit outlines two contestant classes professional and amateur with limits on entries and materials bought only at Stone-Fisher Co. Dress submission by March 13 includes pattern rules, ticketing, and envelope numbering. Prizes include merchandise certificates and consolation prizes across classes A B C and a lullaby baby dress category.
A Seattle display shows simple straw hats and hair turbans with modest prices. A white straw hat features a large red rose at the side front, illustrating chic early spring styles. The window aims to prove what can be accomplished with smart hats.
A list of small items offered at low prices includes bone hair pins at six for 15 cents, fancy collar pins at 3 cents each, box stationery at 10 cents, dressing combs at 25 cents, and dress shields at 10 cents per pair.
Professional dressmakers compete in a class with afternoon and street dresses under $25, evening gowns under $50, and lingerie dresses under $15. Prizes include 25, 15, and 10 dollars for top places, plus two consolation merchandise certificates worth five dollars each.
The exposition aims to prove Pleasure and Profit come from doing things at home and helping oneself. It presents a rare chance for Seattle women to demonstrate their abilities and initiative.
The Floral Company will devote its ground to growing carnations and offers stock it has purchased from the Washington Floral Co.
A sale of mismatched and odd shoe sizes offered at about one third and a half off to clear spring arrivals. The collection includes assorted men women and children styles as inventory moves through the shop.
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