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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1909
Page
8
Advertises 34 inch wide fancy printed denims for curtains and hangings. Priced at 8 1 3 cents per yard in the morning sale. Indicates availability in a local catalog or shop circular with fabric options for home decor.
Fifty seven varieties headline a campaign to boost public support for the exposition. Officials urge residents to visit next Sunday for a family picnic at the grounds with seating for fifty thousand, lakefront space, and a Wagner concert, while stressing upbeat participation over negative criticism.
A Citizen laments Payne's tariff bill as boosting duties on wool and clothing. The letter argues four times value tax on wool plus a 60 percent duty on finished garments raises prices, inviting foreign import limits and empowering special interests. The piece predicts the bill will raise, not lower, tariffs with Senate influence likely favoring trusts.
Washington reports wave of protests against increased taxes under the Payne bill. Representative Cham Clark cites higher costs for coffee and foods seen as luxuries, while brewers and whisky interests back Speaker Cannon. Critics note raised prices on clothing, hats, and detergents, with sugar reductions mocked as small.
A pamphlet argues a tariff harms women buying dress fabric by imposing a 7 cent duty per square yard on cotton or woollen fabric valued at 16 cents, plus 60 percent ad valorem, totaling 14 cents per square yard. The piece urges readers to contact their local congressman to protest the tax.
Foreign Secretary Grey told the House of Commons that Germany will have thirty three dreadnaught type battleships when her present building program finishes making her supreme in naval affairs among world powers. He urged Britain to pursue a more liberal naval policy.
Milk dealers will sell 12 quarts for a dollar and wholesale prices fall from 28 to 26 cents per gallon. City stations reduce price to a few cents. Milk is plentiful and dairies dump hundreds of gallons after cream saving. A park site purchase proposal for Bailey Peninsula will go to the park board next meeting. Ratner Valley citizens were informed yesterday.
A old time remedy prescribes mixing Glycerine with Virgin Oil of Pine compound and whisky. Dose is a teaspoon every four hours. Claims the Pines formula can break a cold in 24 hours and cure incurable cough. Mentions ensuring genuine oil and a Cincinnati company.
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