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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1914
Page
8
A man recalls encounters with a shamrock fundraiser and two children prompting moral reflection. He notes a jailed scoundrel and a divorce case, then a grocer driver angers him with indifference to orphans. The day ends with two shamrocks bought after a street confrontation.
An article profiles Dr. J. B. McBride chosen to head the health department, noting a long personal and political rapport with Mayor Hiram Gill. McBride, born in Ontario and educated at Detroit College of Medicine, has lived near the Gill residence and worked with Gill during illness and political campaigns.
Gustav the Fifth faces trial by Swedish subjects amid a heated campaign for a new rikedag. Indicted on usurpation, he is accused of overriding the constitution ignoring parliament and pressuring legislation while publically voicing private views contrary to the will of the people through their representatives.
SECO Silk gowns in Mars Rose American Beauty Royal Purple Lavender Tango Pink Light-Blue Alice-blue priced at 1.95 with matching silk knickerbockers at 1.50. Dainty kimono gowns in Dresden flowered white crepe with lace beading and ribbon runs. Dawn-pink batiste gowns priced 2.75 with Valenciennes lace. Second Floor.
OYS offers boys coat shirts in madras and striped cottons with linked collars. Sizes 12 through 14 include 12 and 13% in blue lavender and white, priced 50c, while French cuff coats with collars are available up to $1.00. Second Floor display.
Stamped slipper pillows measure 17 by 38 inches and sell for 1.00. Stamped linen lunch cloths offered in 45 54 and 72 inch sizes from 2.00 to 5.50. Beads in pearl jet seed tango and cut glass effects shown. Tatting materials including shuttles cottons instruction books and finished models available. Second Floor.
Silk Shadow Lace Flouncings priced at 1.75 per yard come in widths 18 to 27 inches for blouses minaret or tiered skirts and drapery use. Cotton Shadow Lace Flouncings 12 to 24 inches wide priced 75 cents per yard suitable for blouses trimming. First Floor.
HE Bedding Section features two satin finish bedspreads in scalloped edge and hemmed styles. Sizes 81 by 98 inches and 80 by 90 inches priced at $3.85 each. Also closing out 50 hemmed crochet bed spreads 54 by 76 inches at 50 cents each. First Floor.
The notice advertises a March Sale of dinnerware on the third floor featuring a 50 piece Rosenthal Dresden style Donatello china set with lace and gold edges for 19.00 and a 50 piece Granby English porcelain service for six at 10.75. Separate pieces from both sets are offered at reduced prices.
The Stove Section hosts a practical baking demonstration using standard Direct-Action Gas Range models this week. The session runs daily from 2 to 5 in the afternoon on the whirled floor.
The advertisement touts Bissell carpet sweepers that operate with a touch, clean thoroughly, and reduce dust while saving time. It lists models and prices including Banner Sweeper $1.95 Crown Jewel Sweeper $2.25 and Grand Rapids Sweeper $3.25. Second Floor location noted.
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