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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1910
Page
2
A lively column notes that many Seattle men from business and the army wear corsets to improve their shape and support abdominal muscles. It describes custom fitted garments, public perceptions, and jokes about women's fashion echoed in male usage.
The reunion shows Gen. Van Sant of the Grand Army of the Republic clasping hands with Gen. Wear of the Georgia division and Gen. Evans of the Boys in Gray. The scene symbolizes healing after Civil War wounds as veterans and leaders meet, with dwindling postwar ranks and millions who served referenced in the memorial moment.
John P. Young, postmaster of Portland, died at his home after several weeks of illness. He was unconscious at the end, with his wife and children present. Born December 21, 1850 in Salt Lake City, he was Brigham Young’s nephew and became Portland postmaster in 1909.
The Star urges readers to check the Majestic classifieds where two free tickets are advertised. Names in the ad were drawn at random from the city directory and may include readers. The column promotes vaudeville shows and encourages reading the Bitar classified ads.
An old classified style notice offers sets of teeth guaranteed for life. It markets solid gold or porcelain dentures, mentioning guaranteed teeth and a special price rhythm. The copy is fragmented but centers on dental prosthetics and warranty claims.
Local want ads promise to boost business reach with affordable, targeted listings. Advertisers report increased inquiries and steady client flow through simple, visible placements.
Reed rocker special two eighty five a rocker of natural color reed finished in shalloc with light maple stock frame. Golden oak rocker special three seventy five a well built rocker with panel back flaring arms saddle seat and braced construction. Dining chair special one sixty dining chair medium large solid hardwood with golden finish. Maple rocker special two ninety five heavy maple natural finish reed seat cross weave and panel back with continuous back posts.
List of carpet patterns including Tapestry Brussels at 50c per yard with bordered options, Axminster rugs in several sizes with prices from 1.65 to 17.85, Seamless Velvet rugs 6 9 by 8 6 at 8.90, Japanese Matting from 18c to 35c per yard, Rag Carpeting 40c to 50c, All wool Ingrain Carpeting 70c per yard, plus various made up rug sizes and rug types listed.
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