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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1911
Page
8
Col Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Mrs Roosevelt anticipate the arrival of their first grandchild in San Francisco with the Roosevelt family preparing to celebrate the new generation as Col Roosevelt and his wife travel off California for the birth.
Highlights from distant places note Rhode Island patent to Roger Williams and political ties to Sir Henry Vane. Reports cover famine relief donations in Seattle roughly $600, a theater rehearsal at Broadway high, and the Lake Union Yacht Club meeting. Also items from Melbourne Sydney San Jose Tegucigalpa Utah Virginia Minn Los Angeles Carson Nevada and more.
John W Gates and allies plan a $30 million corporation to dominate bread in New York and nearby areas. The city sells about a billion loaves annually. Separately Winnipeg considers selling gas electric works railways and a river power plant for 15 million to Winnipeg. A Kansas City man delays divorce till age 88 after wife left 36 years ago. Boston immigration agents claim to X-ray bones to determine Chinese age.
Wholesale price trends show items like butter poultry and feed with varied regional figures. The text lists prices for butter vegetables and fruit along with feed and grain values. A note mentions the Luna Park swimming pool opening Saturday March 18.
Spring returns and youngsters at the corner lot dig for last year’s marbles. A man laments kids reject old ring taw and fen clubs while the boys insist they only play today’s games, marking the change from the old Denny school routines.
Albany march 14. The annual report of the state board of charities urges a state farm colony for tramps to make them self supporting. The current costs to the state run about 2 million dollars yearly.
Four marriages ended in turmoil with a fifth divorce suit filed by Omer L. Steward against Jennie in a case citing curses from Indianapolis to the Coast and at Georgetown. The dispute began one month after the wedding as described in the complaint.
An opinion handed to Mayor Dilling by Corporation Counsel Calhoun states that when Councilmen Mullen and Murphy retire next Monday at noon they will also vacate their seats on the municipal plans commission. The mayor has not named successors.
Mayor Dilling proclaimed the amendments approved in the election, making them part of the city charter. The changes provide for council removal of the police chief, establish initiative and referendum, and set procedures for tax levies.
The Countess of Aberdeen, now in Dublin with the Earl of Aberdeen, boosts Irish manufacture and agriculture as lord lieutenant. She led the International Council of Women, and was a prominent figure in British women’s organizations. Born in 1857, she is described as a lively grandmother.
Mme Annabelle Macintyre Dickey the Scottish singer will lead the 10th popular Seattle Symphony concert. She plans to perform several Scotch melodies and her solo piece Page Aria from The Hogeenots.
The Mirror reports the Broadway annual will be the eighth published and contain 300 pages of reading matter photographs and cartoons. Evansville Ind recalls Polly Ann Weed 70 years old lately married Harrison Strod 69 for the ninth time amid divorces and deaths of prior spouses. In Shamokin Pa four baptized in icy river to join Mennonites after ice cut. Judge Henry A McLean to speak on Evolution of Legislative Methods for Democracy tonight at Boylston Ave Unitarian church.
Those seeking one of these instruments from the initial shipment should call this week. The sale is limited to $50 with the usual easy terms.
Advert shows several glove styles with sale prices: 12-button length kid gloves at 1.95 per pair in black and tan with wrist clasps. eight-button length black gloves at 1.15 per pair with mousquetaire wrist. two-clasp kid gloves at 1.15 per pair, pique sewn, heavy embroidery backs. Colors include black white tan gray and pearl.
A large assortment of new Jabots in lawn net and marquisette is on display at this popular price. The collection features pieces trimmed with imitation Armenian Cluny Valenciennes and Torchon laces in attractive designs. Some Jabots with colored embroidery effects are included. First Piper.
An assortment of Coral Jewelry now on display at moderate prices includes Brooches Bar Pins Cuff Links and Necklaces. Imitation Coral Neck Chains 18 inches long price 75 cents 50 inches long $1.25. Fet Fleer.
Spring fashion highlights feature three Silk Gowns with raised waistlines peasant sleeves and colored trimmings. Dutch neck foulard options in navy white or black white stripe show 4% peasant sleeves and blue satin piping. Crepe de Chine dress includes cream lace yoke and cuffs with braiding and bias-hem plaits. New navy serge tailored suits offered at 25.00 with satin lined coats and straight skirts, sizes to 44.
Assorted pattern table cloths seiled from display or discontinued and linen towels and napkins offered at specially low clearance prices. Napkins and towels include Hem stitched Luncheon Napkins 13x9 inches, table cloths in various yardages. towels of Irish and German linen ducks priced 25 to 50 cents each. First Floor 1344 inches with embroidered initial shield.
The advertisement lists deep discounts on Silk, Lisle, Cotton and Silk-Lisle hosiery. Boxes of three or six pairs are offered with prices ranging from $1.15 to $5.00 depending on quality and size. Sold at First Floor.
Advertises wide silk ribbons in sizes from 514 to 7 inches for hair bows sashes and millinery trimming. Offers all silk taffeta moire and Stay-So satin varieties in popular colors. Emphasizes unusual value at 25 cents per yard with first pick.
An effective lingerie waist model displays pin tucked hauste eyelet embroidery with a cotton Cluny lace yoke and Valenciennes insertion. Priced at 3.45 dollars. A white voile blouse trimmed in eyelet and French embroidery features a stock collar and short mandarin sleeves with cotton sluny insertion. Fastens in back by button through. price 3.75 dollars.
Readable ad style list offers nickel plated crumb trays napkin rings and steel kitchen knives and floor cleaning compounds. It features Royal Granite bakeware kettles cups and pot mashers plus wire strainers and drinking cups with low prices listed for each item.
The Office Furniture Section on the second floor shows Globe-Wernicke sectional filing cabinets in wood and steel. They store various papers, books, maps, and drawings and can be rearranged without disturbing contents. A full range of cabinet supplies and index cards is also offered.
A Willow Reading Chair from ATISTIC Furniture in Wil low gains esteem for chamber and living room use. It adapts to all seasons and shines with Summer furnishings, priced at $6.50 in the First Floor Annex display.
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