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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1916

Page

4

Why I’m Going to Vote for President Wilson

Edgar Selwyn argues for Woodrow Wilson praising his domestic laws for prosperity and fairness, and his foreign policy for peace and upholding international law. He contends supporters oppose him only to align with anti democracy forces, urging readers to stand with Wilson’s leadership.

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Doctors name new disease kelpitia from kelp industry workers

In San Francisco on October 26 doctors named a mysterious irritation appearing on kelp industry workers as kelpitia. O L Lund, a kelp reaper hand, said after two weeks at sea their legs and arms swelled, forcing them ashore. Swelling subsided after a week ashore.

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Whistling Boy Fatally Shot on Park Bridge

In Carlisle Pennsylvania on October 26 16 year old William Whitman of Enola was shot dead by 17 year old Clarence Horton after Horton ordered him to stop whistling. Horton showed a rifle and fired when Whitman refused.

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Frederick & Nelson Quilt and Covering Materials

Remaking and recovering quilts and comfortables is popular this season. Silkesheens and Sateens printed for bedding appear in the upholstery section on the first floor. Silkesheens 36 inches wide 20¢ yard Sateen 36 inches wide 35c 45c and 55¢ yard.

Razors and Pocket Knives In men's toiletry section

The store offers a broad range of razors including Gillette Safety Razors in various cases priced at 5.00 and 1.00 to 5.00, Auto-strop and Ever-ready models, Durham and Enders razors, and a Milady Decollete Gillette in 14 karat gold plate. Pocket knives with pearl and stag handles range from 50 cents to 3.00. Firet Floor.

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New Oak Desks Arrive With Varied Low Prices

Furniture arrivals showcase practical oak desks for living room and study use. The featured fumed oak desk costs 13.50 with interiors neatly arranged. Additional desks priced at 10.00 11.50 12.50 15.00 16.50 18.50 20.00 25.00 and 28.50. Third Floor.

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New Hair Bow Ribbons 25c Yard

Wide variety of handsome novelties in hair bow ribbons including dots stripes and check effects in light blue pink white old rose lavender delft mail Nile cardinal emerald navy and black four to seven sixteenth inches wide at 25 cents per yard Plaid ribbons in varied color combos four inches wide plain and moire taffeta ribbons for hair bows firm tying quality four and one third inches wide 25 cents per yard First Floor

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Wool Searf and Cap Sets and Scarfs Displayed for First Floor

Wool Searf and Cap Sets in bordered effects and multiple colors priced from 1.95 to 5.00. Fiber Silk scarfs offered in Nile green rose yellow emerald navy and other shades in lengths 1% to 1% yards priced 1.00 to 4.50. First Floor.

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Girls' Rain Coats Priced at 5.75

Double texture olive tan wool cashmere coats for girls size 8 to 16 years. Described with button high at throat, plaid lining, reinforced arm holes and shoulder seams. On second floor.

Basement Salesroom Fireplace Furnishings

When making the living room cozy for winter, consider fireplace furnishings. The Housewares Section offers andirons in iron and brass with Old English, Colonial, and Craftsman styles, priced 1.50 to 35.00 per pair. Fire sets match finishes, priced 3.00 to 15.00. Reduced to

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