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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
13
An extensive showing of the season's best in velours gunniburls serge poplin gaberdine and jersey in shades rose black taupe apple green Kelly reseda fuchsia and navy. Featuring trimming effects of buttons buckles stitching and over collars. Some belted models with fancy pockets others with high waist lines and plainer styles. Almost all are half lined with fancy silks. Special 19.75.
A new shipment of blouses in voile organdie and crepe de chine arrives. By buying in large quantities the store offers these blouses at very reasonable prices. Styles are smart and in demand with lace insertions crocheted buttons fine tucks large collars ruffles and frill effects. MacDougall-Routhwick Recond Fleer.
Middletown New York May 4 A fox terrier mourning John H Degraw who lay injured after a scaffold fall refused food and sleep. The dog stood by the bed and died within days, while Degraw slowly improved.
Erma Warner and Margaritte Praegerhoff of Seattle were chosen as junior representatives on the university board of control during a special Associated Students election held yesterday.
The piece lauds Billy Sunday’s campaign music and stagecraft, noting the piano-led interludes and choir atmosphere. It captures critics and insiders hailing Sunday as a genius and the greatest man who ever lived, with praise from an intimate associate.
A testimonial from Mrs. Fred J. Weekley of Bagdad Florida describes relief from neuralgia and nervous spells after taking Hood's Sarsaparilla before meals and Peptiron after meals. She reports better sleep and ability to perform housework, gardening, and walking. Her pharmacist can supply these medicines.
A humpbacked mule terrorized by a blaze at the Omaha Merchants Express company hindered volunteers. The animal was shocked to safety after several tense moments and had to be carried out of the burning area.
American inventor work on war devices signals new measures for Germany. Edison board poised to reveal submarine weapon as London dispatches say Britons expect a breakthrough. Henry A Whee Wood discusses wartime invention climate and Navy support enabling Sperry gyroscopic compass advances.
In St Paul Minnesota on May 4 Mrs W H Hull of Bald Fagie grows potatoes in the cellar using electric lights. She planted around Christmas and when light is needed she turns on the bulbs to sprout tubers, a method she says yields flourished crop.
London May 4 A movie house in Golden Green gains notice for balcony seating arranged for “the springtime” crowd. The gallery is built with double seats and a peculiar setup that prompts curiosity about its readers and patrons.
Justice Weeks told the jury there was insufficient evidence to grant a divorce based on a man seen kissing his stenographer. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant in the suit by Marian Blanche Scantlebury against Francis H. H. Scantlebury, president of a machine company.
Community meetings marked National Baby Week with lectures across Seattle schools and churches. Speakers included Dr Lde llian Irwin at Columbia school and Miss Erickson, city welfare nurse, with Adams PTA. other sessions covered infant care, eye health, and infection resistance with doctors Seagrave Puckett and educators.
Rats swarmed the pigeon farm at Ventura on May 4 causing extensive damage. Thousands of rats devoured grain and eggs and finally attacked squabs, with losses running into hundreds of dollars.
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