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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1915
Page
2
A Cleveland designer launches a weekly line of Wirthmor Waists priced at a dollar, sold exclusively through one major store per town. New styles arrive each week, with embroidery details, fine fabrics, and varied necklines to appeal to utility and fashion. Second Floor Bon Marche carries the line in this city.
Washington Educational association selects Frank Neill of Issaquah to recruit parents and rural residents into learning. He plans a trapdoor plan to educate farmers under the guise of singing lessons, with University of Washington teachers and school authorities guiding the process during a convention in Seattle.
Some 3,600 teachers from King, Pierce, Snohomish, Jefferson and Kitsap counties attend the largest joint Institute ever held in Seattle. Meetings at Plymouth church, University, and Sixth Ave are open to the public with emphasis on mother education. Mrs. Winifred Sackville Stoner, originator of natural education, denounces society women who neglect their children and call pink teas.
The Charity Organization Society’s board grew with four new directors Mrs Aronson Miss Frances Skinner Frank McDermott and Reginald H Parsons announced at their annual dinner held at the Y W C A Monday evening. Secretary Virginia McMechen gave the annual report urging community manufacturing of jobs to preserve self respect among the unemployed. President W R Smith urged enlistment in the armed forces and noted lack of a hotel for women. Other speakers included Mrs W Peachy Henry M White Rev Hugh G Rosas and County Commissioner Carrigan.
Members of the Ministerial Federation informally opposed compulsory military training at the University of Washington in a conference with university faculty Monday. The federation will formalize their stance later. The faculty committee will also confer with King County specialists and the Everett Trades Council, which passed resolutions regarding drill.
Senator Wesley L. Jones will discuss the La Follette seaman's bill at the Y M C A brotherhood meeting on November 2. W F Gazzam of Kitsap Transportation Co will speak on The Mosquito Fleet. J C Ford of Pacific Coast Steamship Co will discuss Our Coastwise Shipping. Souls G Pattullo of Balfour Guthrie Co will cover Seattle and the Overseas Trade.
A free mothers training school starts Tuesday night at the university branch library at 10th Ave N EB and East 50th St. The seven week program helps parents distinguish a preschooler’s temper from normal vocal play and runs each Tuesday evening.
Editorial blasts Mayor Gill and Councilman Dale for proposing debt schemes to lower taxes. It accuses the Gill-Dale faction of avoiding debt repayment by issuing bonds to cover salaries and other costs, increasing interest and risking the city’s credit.
Onlo Steel Ranges third floor offer a shipment of smart street and utility wear in Zidelines Boucles Chinchillas and Tweeds. Coats feature boucle or velvet collars, set-on cuffs, and patch pockets with mercerized lining priced at 19 50. Second floor display notes becond floor.
The Winter Style Book from Ladies' Home Journal Patterns is on sale. It showcases new designs for women's and children's garments with authentic style and dependable fit. Priced at 25 cents, including a fifteen cent pattern of your choice, available on the first floor.
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