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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1916
Page
8
Bargain Friday offers lingerie worth 1.59 in mussed voile and organdy weasts at six percent discount. Choose long or short sleeves with flat or convertible collars. Also 300 new hats priced five and six dollars in sailor, tricorn, soft brim and velvet trimmed styles with feather, fur, metallic, ribbon and floral trimmings. Second Floor.
Eight styles of envelope chemises and slipover gowns in sheer pink batiste with hand embroidery and French knots. Each piece features rosettes and lace finishing and is offered at only 5c, described as very special.
Friday bargain list offers seconds of silk fiber hose at 35¢ a pair in black white and shades with sizes 8% to 10. 25¢ wool hose 19c pair, children’s heavy part-wool stockings 19c pair with ribbed legs and seamless feet. 25c underwear, boys and girls fleece lined shirts pants drawers 2 to 16 years. Women’s vests 1.25 and 1.50 with various necks and sleeves, matching ankle pants. all are seconds. Upper Mate Fleer
Bargain Friday offers infants shirts at 25 cents. Sizes include cotton and wool blends with open front and button style. Excellent value for little tots in the Infants’ Section, Second Floor.
The ad lists fabrics including Calicoes up to 10 yards at 0.5 cents per yard and 15 cent comforter chintz up to 10 yards. Remnants of poplins and reps offer up to 3 yard lengths at 10 cents per yard. Includes miscellaneous items and percentages.
An advertisement notes rare values in new suits priced at fourteen fifty. The items are cut in practical styles with flare and trimmed in velvet and buttons, with some fur trimming. Located on the second floor, north section.
Boys knickerbockers offered in casimere and tweed blends in gray brown and blue. Sizes range from 5 to 17 years with some corduroys included in the assortment.
A selection of Curtain Scrima fabrics features a variety of pretty colorings with neat borders and all over designs priced at 644c a yard. The catalog highlights several fabric patterns suitable for window treatments and interiors.
Odd pieces and short ends of Silk Mixtures offered at 25 cents a yard on Friday. Poplins Crepes Grenadines Tussahs and printed Novelties and other good fabrics available regardless of original price.
William N Phillips argues for Woodrow Wilson, citing Wilson’s refusal of Wall Street overtures at the Baltimore Democratic convention. He notes forty two ballots before nomination and Wilson’s pledge to govern for the people, not the privileged few.
A neighbor’s three older girls bother a 6 year old with bad language and intrusion. The reader advises shielding the child, avoiding the neighbors, and entertaining the daughter elsewhere. A query about approaching a quiet girl to gauge interest is answered with inviting activities and respectful persistence. A man questions an engagement with a 19 year old who dances and keeps company with others, asking if she is too young and if breaking the engagement is wiser than divorce. The guidance emphasizes virtue, proper conduct, and cautious commitment.
A selection of black navy blue green burgundy plum brown and gold coats plus handsome fur trimmed options. Coats meet diverse preferences with strong value at moderate prices 19.50 and 25.00. Second Floor.
Washington Oct. 19 James Hencher is jailed on cruelty to animals after biting off the end of a cat's tail. The cat allegedly was hurled at him by boys, provoking a furious response as he passed by. An inch of the tail remained in his mouth.
A fashion notice highlights that conservatively styled black street boots remain essential for women. It stresses comfort and durable wear for shopping and everyday use, noting popular models widely favored in stores.
Advertises fine glazed kid skin boots priced at five dollars a pair. Describes black whipcord top, walking last fit, close arch, medium-weight welted sole, and inch heel. Sizes range from two to seven.
Boots described as emartly styled and comfortable priced at 6.00 per pair. Features include a 8 inch top, pointed foxing, welted sole, and leather Louis heel. Sizes 3 to 8 with widths AAA to O. First Floor display.
In Oklahoma City on October 19 a mob of about 300 residents surrounding Oliton city hall assaulted two councilmen over the town debt for a water works plant. A noosed rope was seen among the demonstrators as the crowd pressed claims of fiscal mismanagement.
In Oakland on Fruitvale Avenue, Dr. J. H. Callen removes two hives of dead bees after a mass ant invasion. The report notes ants attacked in solid formations, overrunning bee defenses and killing the colonies.
Historical review notes Judge Root voted for Harris in the case against the railroad. The Great Northern decision shifted legal interpretation on railroad damage claims. Letters show pressure to influence support and a $300 campaign contribution. Root resigned January 12, 1909, to avoid impeachment and asserted his guilt was not willful.
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad added a special coach on the Sunday gulf coast train between New Orleans and Mobile for intoxicated passengers only. Authorities note Mississippi and much of Alabama offer no liquor, prompting travel for drinkers to reach New Orleans on Sundays.
Aisle Table on First Floor offers new flannel collars in white with cape and sailor effects and circular models priced at 50c with picot edging, hemstitching or lace. Matching cuffs are 25c per pair. White broadcloth collars with picot edge in four shapes for coats or dresses at 50c. cuffs match at 50c per pair.
The Emeralite Jr lamp is a versatile brass finished device with six feet of cord and pull chain, clamp or hang capability. Verde green finish option available with the same features and price of five dollars or six dollars for the green version.
Basement Salesroom features sailor and middy style dresses for schoolgirls in navy serge with braiding stitching and edging. Sizes 6 to 14 years priced at 4.75, middy skirts 2.50, blue serge full plaited skirts with underbodice for wear with middies also 2.50. Also handkerchiefs 7c and Silveroid frames 20c to 50c. Basement Salesroom.
Basement salesroom offers a firm muslin brassiere with embroidery edging and reinforced underarm stitching. Front-fastening design priced at 25 cents.
Stamped Luncheon Sets 25c Thay A Nineteen-piece Luncheon Set stamped on strong cotton material in sting of attractive designs includes 6 Napkin Holders 6 Small Doilies 6 Medium-size Doilies 1 Centerpiece Attractively priced at 25c Basement Salesroom.
One bowl with six individual nut dishes and ladle in smooth satin finish. Price 75 cents. Made from very hard wood with mahogany finish, includes hammer and anvil. Price 85 cents.
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