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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1909
Page
3
In a playful discussion of fashion and style the piece notes how Paris influences women’s hats and clothing. It mentions Anna Held bringing a new look to public attention and the reaction of men to hats blown askew by wind at Longchamp.
The snippet outlines fall fashion with light and heavy fabrics used for gowns street suits and long coats. Crochet edging belts beading and decorative trim appear, plus new colors watered silks and grays with lilac hints. Accessories include beaver hats suede bags velvet purses and long sleeves with turnover cuffs.
A fragmented passage describes social behavior and fashion stereotypes for women. It contrasts graceful walking with posture, critiques fashionable but costly tastes, labels a "Feline Girl" who follows others' rules, and notes rivalries driven by appearance and male attention. The text reflects dated gender norms and social competition among women.
A historic reflection on a woman's conduct. The text argues she must avoid contradiction, endure scandal, and preserve silence on rumors. It asserts a woman should live so men proclaim she embodies love and peace in her home.
A sketch shows a charming red aubergne frock for schoolgirls. The bodice fits tightly with soutache braiding, serge button molds, and full side-pleated skirt popular among high school and college bidders this season.
A reader asks about proper dating etiquette for women choosing where to go with a young man and about fashion concerns. Cynthia Grey advises that a well acquainted woman may suggest a pleasant place when asked, and a man’s question signals his wish to please.
The recipe outlines making an oriental cream dessert with gelatin softened in water and milk, folded with stiffly beaten egg whites and whipped cream, plus prunes and lemon juice, then set in a mold and chilled. It also lists corn fritters with canned corn milk flour egg soda cream of tartar and salt fried in pork fat.
A simple gingerbread mixture uses two eggs a cup of molasses a cup of lard and two percent cups flour with a cup of sour milk and a teaspoon of dissolved soda. Salt ginger and allspice add flavor to taste.
A simple batter combines one cup sugar two tablespoons melted butter two eggs lightly beaten two cups oatmeal two teaspoons baking powder and two teaspoons vanilla. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto a pan, allow space to spread, bake quickly, and remove from pan while hot.
One peck small onions peeled and covered with boiling water then left overnight. Repeat with boiling water overnight. On the third night add one cup galt and more boiling water. In the morning drain, bottle or jar, add a few whole cloves and allspice, cover with cold vinegar, and ready for use.
A grandmother’s recipe describes a Johnnycake using one quart Indian meal a teaspoon of salt and boiling water. Mix and scald bake half an inch thick then cut into squares for the table. Finish with a dip of melted butter for serving.
Attractive values in women’s tailored suits at 18.75 and 22.50. Coats span 45 inch length with semi fitting lines and satin lining. skirts feature cluster plaited styles. Fabrics include novelty serges and diagonals in taupe black olive and navy. other fabrics in navy blue broadcloth. Basement Salesroom.
Corset advertisements outline two models, AMERICAN LADY STYLE 106 and A LA SPIRITE STYLE 187, both priced at $1.00. The 106 targets average figures with a long skirt and straight hip lines, while 187 suits full figures with a very long skirt and heavy boning. Both are made of strong coutil and include two pairs of hose supporters from the Basement Salesroom.
At 35c per yard good quality serge 34 inches wide in smart checks and clan plaids. At 41c per yard wool ladies cloth plaids 42 inches wide for children's dresses and skirts. At 50c per yard all wool storm serge in black navy and dark cardinal 36 inches wide. At 73c per yard Panama suiting 56 inches wide in black gray. At $1 per yard pure wars nun's serge 52 inches wide in black navy green basement sale room.
Moderately priced neckwear in satin and chiffon styles with embroidered tabs and Venise edges. Includes satin bow finishes, eyelet and buttonhole edges, Windsor ties, sailor collars, lace stocks, and assorted colors. Prices range from 12i to 50c with multiple trims and finishes.
Readable catalog note sells plain and fancy tuxedo mesh veilings in black magpie and season colors. Yard prices 13c 17c and 23c. Sale label mentions tiesement salear.
76x84 bleached seamed sheets good weight 53 cents each. 42x38 bleached pillow cases 12 1/2 cents each. Crochet bed spreads 1.15 each. 18-inch bleached cotton crash 41/2 cents per yard. 32-inch dress ginghams assorted plaids checks stripes 15 cents per yard. 34-inch cotton suiting plain colors figures checks 15 cents per yard. Basement Saiesroom.
Women and misses Dongola Blucher Shoes with patent tip and heavy sole priced at $2.00. Box Calf Blucher and Velour Calf Blucher styles also $2.00. Misses Velour Calf with heavy sole and low heel and chocolate kid 4 loose shoes at $2. Infants and children's button and lace styles from 65c to 95c. Dependable rubbers offered in many styles for women and children.
Discontinued lace curtain patterns offer notable savings. Nottingham Lace Curtains in white cream or Arabian tones priced from 1.00 to 2.50 per pair, with lengths 2½ to 3 yards. Styles include Madras weave Brussels Fishnet and Cable Net, enhancing salesroom stock.
Flannelette house dresses sacques and long kimonos sold in shirt waist style with close-fitting neck turnover collar five-gore skirts and inverted back plait. Gray with white stripe or navy blue with white design. price 1.00. Full length kimonos in Persian designs on dark ground. yoke back and front with pattern bands. price 1.00. Dressing Lacques full flannelette with shirring at waist long sleeves trimmed with bands. morning wear. price 0.75. Basement Galesroom.
Remnants and short lengths of beaded, jeweled and embroidered net bands and trimmings are offered at exceptionally low prices to close out. Basement BSaleasroom.
Wide assortment of affordable notions and sewing items offered in the basement salesroom. Includes Fit-Form hose supporters, real hair hair nets in large sizes, Kid Curlers by the dozen, Featherstitch braid, cube pin packages, Tryune neckwear supports, enamel stocking darners, long tape measures, John J. Clark sewing silk, jet ornaments for hats, jet-spangled collars, and Best-Hold pierced barrettes with price marks from 3 to 75 cents.
Quality taffeta silk petticoats with tailored effect and full bay flounce. They feature pin tucks finished with narrow bias bands and optional bias ruffles. Available in black taupe tan light blue pink brown greens reds amethyst gray and changeable effects. Exceptional value at $3.95.
A display of Gingham and Percale dresses for girls sizes 6 to 14 years, in pink blue green tan and white with colored borders and varied patterns. Waists are plaited and tucked with Gibson and surplice effects, pipings in contrast. full-plaited skirts. Basement Salesroom.
Catalog notes various handkerchiefs from women’s all linen to men’s Irish linen with hem stitching. Prices range from 5 cents to 81-3 cents, featuring embroidery, lace edges, crossbar designs, and sheer quality in a basement salesroom sale description.
A basement salesroom advertises fleece lined underwear for children including shirts pants and drawers of cotton at an exceptionally low price of 25 cents per garment.
Women's Glace Gloves priced at 79 cents per pair with two patent wrist fasteners available in black white tan brown gray red green and navy at the basement sale venue.
Women's cape gloves priced at 95 cents per pair, quality Tan color with spearpoint stitching on back and out seam sewn. Limited quantity available.
Basemen t Salesroom offers novelty cretonne waste paper baskets and cretonne lined sewing baskets. Baskets feature weathered oak or black enameled frames in light or dark colors with prices 49c and 98c. Baskets priced to clear.
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