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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1917
Page
6
A girl reporter describes meeting dancer Ted Shawn at the Alhambra. The piece covers his denial of being the world’s most beautiful man, his simple creed that a body is a tool, and his dedication to hard work, ideals, and possible military readiness.
A man recounts his daring escape from confinement using a black elk handkerchief wrapped package containing a back saw. He describes sawing through a window bar, escaping onto a boardwalk, and walking the cable to reach freedom, noting confusion over who supplied the saw and why a new blade was left behind.
The page details multiple Middy Suits priced at 3.95 each. Styles include awning striped poplin with white galatea skirts, Copenhagen binding, sailor collars, and all white options. Negligee section, Second Floor.
Floor samples of Pilgrim and Quaker rugs slightly soiled are offered at sharp discounts to clear. Sizes 7 6x10 6 and 9x12 show prices from 7 to 16 dollars, including pink blue yellow green and gray borders. A few odd rugs in various qualities also reduced. Second Floor.
Fabrics advertise embroidery flouncings and allowers priced at 65 cents per yard. Marker notes first floor location.
Attractive Fabric Girdles endorsed by fashion for spring and summer frocks. Some silk, some washable fabrics, narrow and wide styles with Oriental patterns and interwoven gold and silver threads. Priced at one dollar each on the first floor.
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