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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1914
Page
10
Six hundred pairs of Tennis Shoes discovered in the V. and H. stock go on sale tomorrow at 9 a.m. Men Women and children sizes from small to wide, with many styles. Prices range 35c to 95c and white canvas at 65c. dollar shoes for small sizes only. GEORGE FRANCIS ROWE advertising agent.
The notice invites customers to obtain credit to outfit themselves with hair goods, promising easy terms for purchases and a wide selection. It highlights accessibility and convenience for those seeking wigs and related items.
Two real sports at Smith Center Kansas took part in a banana eating contest. After each contestant ate 18 bananas they declared a draw so they could go home to dinner.
Billie Burke offers etiquette guidance on proper introductions with focus on simplicity, respect, and restraint. She advises presenting the gentleman to the lady, the younger to the elder, avoiding coarse phrasing, and preferring bows over handshakes when appropriate.
A reader asks whether to continue an engagement after a fiancé was arrested for forgery and sentenced to one to five years, but due to good behavior may be released soon. The advice suggests evaluating whether he has learned his lesson and stresses personal judgment without hasty marriage decisions.
A new permanent organization, the Pacific Home Builders, is formed with H O Shuey as executive head and Fred C Furth as vice president. W S Bell becomes secretary and treasurer. The company plans extensive Seattle home construction after Shuey’s wide industry survey. The board includes H R Clise A B Knoff FP A Ernst E W Campbell and an advisory group of prominent professionals led by Maj Alvin Hawkins and others.
A gold filled frame with spherical lenses and leather case is offered for $2.50 for a few days. The package includes a careful and accurate examination and a five year guarantee.
Officials aim to establish a women's detention home in a Firlands municipal sanitarium building. A proposal seeks to use part of a $10,500 fund, portion of $40,000 from Beacon Hill park sale, reserved for the women’s department at the city jail. Chief Griffiths and Health Commissioner McBride are drafting the plan amid council objections to costs.
The municipal affairs committee of the Seattle Commercial Club urges county commissioners and the citizens' courthouse committee to consider only Washington stone for the new courthouse. They highlight the proven excellence of Washington quarried stone.
A slice from a mid century advice column features readers including AL asking about gift ideas for a 12 year old girl and etiquette on calling cards. Miss Grey offers pragmatic guidance on gifts and social courtesies. The page also includes personal confessions about midlife romance and moral choices, with responses urging integrity and self restraint. Additional queries cover stain removal for a gray wool suit and Panama Canal implications, answered with practical tips and general economic notes.
In Norwalk California, Varney OConnell, 19, shot his father Varney OConnell, 43, killing him as the man advanced with a razor to threaten his wife. Varney says he fired to protect his mother and himself, with a razor still in the victim’s hand. Police arrested the son.
June 30 will be the city election date on the Hinky Dink charter and the Lake Washington canal bridge bonds. The council judiciary committee notes the fall consideration of transferring 250 000 bonds to the Lee Cushman power site project.
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