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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
2
The notice lists salvage style pricing on various worn garments including soiled lingerie dresses and waists, muddied slips, skirts, and Petticoats with single and two for one deals. Items include silk princess slips, washed white wool skirts, and cotton Petticoats with limited quantities for sale.
A vintage ad describes daily necessities and products with two-for-one pricing. Includes crepe toilet paper 5c per roll or two for 6c, protection garment bags 25c or two for 26c, and various Polishes and bath items with two-for deals. Also lists union suits and silk garments with single or two-for pricing.
A period article stresses keeping baby eyes clean and shaded from bright light to prevent squints and eyelid issues. It advises daily lid washing with a thoracic acid solution and gentle eyelash care. The page also notes an entertainment lineup featuring The Aki Troupe, Gordon Mossman, Vincent Cunningham, and Kitty Gordon in a maternal themed film.
New midweek bill opens at Oak theatre Second Ave and Senecast. Nick and Lyda Russell sing and play piano and whistle with George and Marie Brown. Esther Sunquist violinist returns with new repertoire. Frees Brothers present Happy Hooligan's Troubles In a Freight Yard and Frances and Holland unveil a vaudeville surprise. The feature is Plaything of the Gods with Allan Forrest and Ceceil Vanauker. Roberts-Vickroy present A Perfect Frost at Hippodrome. Two friends plot to fool wives leading to comic misunderstandings. The De Santos perform guitar accordion and operatic songs. Black and Reynolda entertain with comedy. Dare and Williams acrobatic novelty act A Friendly Call. Rock and Smith sing and dance with comedy. William Farnum stars in The Broken Law five reel drama. Oscar Walch ten or member of Light Opera Four thrills Palace Hip. Jane O Roark stock comedian sketch with Broderick O Farrel Lorimer Percival Gor
Testimony from school officials and neighbors portrays Esther Aldeen Wilson as associating with a boy on a motorcycle late at night and facing questions about her reputation. Everett and Seattle officials describe concerns about her character and moral standing, while defense and prosecution details reveal legal maneuvering around witness statements.
The Commercial Club of Kennewick promotes Kennewick Strawberry Day in the Northwest. Residents are urged to indulge in Kennewick’s favorite fruit as part of a local celebration.
Stockholm reports Sweden will stay neutral as a satisfactory reply from Russia on fortifying the Aland islands is acknowledged. No shift in policy announced.
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