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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1916
Page
8
Weekend sale features Silk Four-in-Hand ties plain white and colorful patterns at 38c each or two for 69c. Also offers 69c silk neckwear, 25c lisle suspenders, 39c muslin night shirts, and 5c or 40c handkerchiefs with cambric options. Leather belts with engraved buckles offered at 50c.
Listing describes extra size aprons and slipover aprons in Amoskeag gingham stripes and checks or plain chambray with white binding. Fastens at neck under arm and down side front. Third Floor South features these items for 89 cents.
The advertisement describes a range of jackets and coats with varied collars and styles, from ultra smart to cape collars in colored silks. It notes sport coats also available, all priced at 19 dollars and 50 cents.
Col John S Mosby lying in a Washington hospital at 83. Known as the intrepid leader of Mosbys Guerillas he terrorized Union troops during and after the Civil War. A former attorney in the Justice Department he was dismissed for age and later practiced law in San Francisco. He befriended Gen Grant after the war and served in the consular service before returning to law.
The Star reports Falcon Joslin concealed three points amid Alaska railroad debates. Senator Chamberlain’s letter supports Ballaine’s claim Joslin acted as a Guggenheim lobbyist and that Joslin prepared a bill favoring Guggenheim aims but was rejected by Congress.
Manuel Baca, famed Villista colonel, is dead after a clash in Santo Tomas. He rode to hide with Teando Alvarez’s daughter, who screamed as Alvarez fired, wounding Baca who died soon after. Alvarez received 20 pesos as reward advance.
Edmund L. Gaudette, noted millionaire lumberman, died in Bellingham today from an apoplectic stroke. The death ends a prominent business career tied to regional timber interests and local philanthropy.
Merchants employers and prominent conservatives liberals and socialists launch a large dry campaign in Yukon territory through the people’s prohibition movement as of May 10.
Dan iel L. Pratt of the Pacific Motor boat and Motorship reports to the Chamber of Commerce that two gas engine manufacturers are seeking sites locally. The communication highlights potential industrial interest and location options.
A woman notes her private ponderings about marriage and control, revealing how she suspects thoughts surface in others and how she plans to adjust for her husband Dick. She admires feminine influence but resolves to let him forget her while recounting his praise of her domestic care and attraction.
Practical well made reversible apron shown in the sketch covers the dress entirely. Made of sturdy gingham in blue or pink checks and lavender blue or gray and white stripes, trimmed with piping. Very good values at 75 cents.
A basement salesroom offers summer weight outing flannels in pink or blue stripes on white grounds. Suitable for children's undergarments women's night gowns and men's pajamas. Material 27 inches wide sold by the yard.
EW arrivals in dark maroon Jersey sweaters for boys in sizes 3 to 34 priced at 1.00. Heavy gray coats with shawl collar in sizes 26 to 34 priced 1.25 and 1.75. Navy and maroon wool sweaters with large collar in sizes 26 to 30 priced 3.00. Knickerbockers in blue gray and brown for 6 to 18 years priced five to six cents per pair.
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