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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1915
Page
6
A speaker urges a clear division between those who put America first and those who prioritize other nations. He insists on a lineup separating "America first" supporters from others, using biblical language to emphasize loyalty to the United States.
U S education officials announce a three part program to dehyphenate foreigners. Steps include placing immigrant children in public schools, promoting naturalization, and teaching English to all foreign born residents. Posters in six languages target postmasters and schools nationwide.
Bids are being prepared by Grays harbor millmen on a government purchase of 7 780 000 feet of Douglas fir and other cuts for canal zone use with the award to be let soon. Portland section reports a mugging of a jitney driver GO W Enger and a separate auto collision injuring a fish peddler J A McGraw. Portland Chamber of Commerce touts progress toward direct shipping links with the Orient and other regions within a year. Society circus performances return with headliner Marjorie Van Ogle and an Oratorio The Prodigal Son led by Professor Lypeh and Mrs Reid. County fair funds drive proceeds via church youth event at University Methodist church.
Police search San Francisco for Yorba Shorb as Donald Shorb is held on suspicion of kidnapping. Yorba’s mother lies hospitalized after their recent divorce. Local authorities pursue leads across the city.
Portland school board endorses high school participation in state militia drills. Students will receive graduation credits for attendance at drills.
Roseburg Oregon October 22 A Milton Oregon man Chas L Robbins died from injuries after falling into a cement mixer at Table Creek authorities report the death occurred today.
Washington reports scientists find certain chemicals act as stimulants increasing egg laying. Tests show a hen with stimulant exposure lays about one third more eggs than under normal conditions, signaling potential for higher output in poultry farming.
Untrimmed hats priced 95c to 3.95 in velvet plush satin and velour. Children's hats 1.45 to 3.75 for school and best wear. Tams and plush hats 1.45 and 1.95. Flower trimmings 25c to 1.95. School shoes for children and misses feature durable leather uppers and heavy soles with sizes 6 to 8 at 1.25, 8.5 to 11 at 1.55, 11.5 to 2 at 1.85. Boys and youths shoes 11 to 13 1.55, 1 to 2 1.85. Basment Salesroom.
A catalog style list of fabrics and colors including materials such as corduroy chinchilla boucle diagonals tweeds and mixtures with colors navy black white brown green gray and Copenhagen. The entry reads like a showroom inventory noting variations in fabrics and shades.
An unusually attractive outing flannel gown described with satin trimming and stitched bands in pink or blue. Full fifty six inch length offered at 1.00. Also a pink or blue and white striped collarless gown with square yoke and braid trim priced at 75e. Casement Salesroom.
The ad promotes Envelope Chemises priced at 59 cents with ALENCIENNES lace edging and embroidery insertion. It notes beading drawn with ribbon, lace trimming on bottom and armholes, plus another muslin chemise with a yoke of three rows of Wal lace insertion and lace edge.
Tungsten lamps sized 17c each offer brighter light and lower current than carbon filament lamps. Special Saturday sale price set at 17 cents each by Hasement Salesroom.
Practical brown and navy Corduroy belted dresses for girls ages 6 to 12 at $2.50. Also coats with cape and detachable hood in tan and gray for ages 6 to 14. Basement Salesroom.
Women’s wool sweater coats in colors green cardinal Copenhagen old rose and navy priced at 3.95 with sizes 30 to 44. Wool middy blouses in government navy flannel with white braid trim and a shield fastener priced at 2.95, sizes 36 to 44, basement salesroom.
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