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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1906
Page
2
Seattle faces a meat famine as markets run low on beef pork and mutton. Authorities expect arrivals within 48 hours and from larger dealers with turkey prices rising to about 20 cents per pound.
Beatle Commercial club to hold annual election of officers and directors in club rooms Second Avenue and James Street on Saturday December 8 between 8 a m and 7 p m. One year terms for president and vice presidents seven directors and seven directors for a two year term to be elected.
The Star notes Attorney General Kalkinen reports the state constitution directs the legislature to curb monopolies and trusts but insufficient laws exist. The piece then mentions a Christmas advertisement by W. Moore & Co at 211 College Building offering custom jewelry and a full stock of diamonds.
In the store’s best week since the Room Making Sale began the rush grows as prices rise. Outstanding bargains include five long coats at 8.50 from a 12.50 value and dress goods at 35 cents a yard. Underwear hosiery bedding and house furnishings all feature deep cuts with Christmas goods reduced up to one third.
The state supreme court ruled 9 to 1 that a writ of mandate should compel the state auditor to issue warrants for the $1,000 monthly salary of Gillette the railroad company's expert engineer. The dissent claimed the salary was extravagant.
Herbert B. Orr a noted real estate broker with offices in the Alaska building married Elizabeth D AUST yesterday at her parents 1152 Broadway home. The couple will reside at 1708 East Union after a wedding trip to Colombia.
A 1907 Christian Endeavor committee meeting at the Commercial Club discussed inviting Van Ogden Voght, United Christian Endeavor general secretary, to Beattie for the coming convention. Committees reported, including one to direct a contest for the best cover design of the convention program.
A period sale ad touts strong bargains on women’s wear including suits coats furs waists and petticoats. It highlights values with numerous price cuts from 30.00 to 8.50 10.98 and 15.00 while stressing immediate response and fashionable styles across the collection.
Bright catalog notes good qualities and finely made designs in many colors with prices only available through the remarkable sale. It mentions a two cent price for a child’s golf glove as part of the sale offers.
Good wool underwear from Lambsdown and Pure Wool options in tan and buckskin. Heavy cotton fleeced garments available in all sizes. Prices listed at $1.00 for cotton and $2.25 for Pure Wool sale items.
The notice announces an enlarged art department with a full line of holiday goods including Burnt Leather Goods Laundry and Shoe Embroidered Pillow Tops Pillow Cord and Rufflings hand made Center Pieces Battenberg pieces Mosaic Embroidery Cluny Laces and art materials. An extra special sale offers a lot of 49¢ Pillow Tops and Center Pieces to close each two cents.
A bold sale notice offers blanket selections at strong prices. California woolen blankets in gray and full size are advertised at $4.00 to $6.00 values, plus Silkoline covered comforters and satin covered comforts with cotton fill, featuring large sizes and notable discounts.
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