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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
7
Reported by United Press from York on Oct 90. Duane and Henry Jones, Mahoney, and Samuel were burned after being trapped at Stillman Bt celluloid works. Jones and Mahoney died or are dying from injuries as Frank, a firm member, and several girls were at work when the fire broke out.
Three men including B. Smith and D. P. Hynes faced the Lea Ap case appeals. The United States night docket and Judge Wolverton were involved as the appeal proceeded. Lee Runtiey appears in the discussion of the charge and the appeal ruling.
A male, identified as Mitchell, was found dead on October 36 near a southeast area of Valley Spokane after a fall. Police say he was known in the local area and had ties to property in the vicinity. The scene was discovered by a group of young people who reported the incident.
Fragmentary OCR text references a tragedy on an Esquimalt film set and a farmer’s suicide. Details are garbled with misread names and dates, hindering clear identification of persons, actions, or outcomes.
Fall fashion notes describe coats with long fronts and many pocket flaps. Vests are low cut with many buttons and flaps. Panties are rolled high and stockings are narrow. Shoes are flat with big bows and bold socks.
A recreated dialogue highlights beauty myths and wealth. A cosmetic manufacturer defends natural care and diet as the true source of beauty while contrasting ease of access for the wealthy. The exchange hints at social divide and perceptions of luxury.
Advertisement highlights infants and children's apparel on the second floor. Features include $1.00 serviceable dresses for 2 to 6 year olds in French style with short skirts, $1.50 dresses in navy blue and galatea cloth, and boys knickerback Russian suits in navy fabrics. Also promoted are children’s rompers, hats, bonnets, and coats in assorted colors with washable fabrics and practical details.
Several hundred Silk Petticoats priced at 3.95 have been received and will be displayed tomorrow. They are made of good quality taffeta with four sectional ruffles on the bottom, percaline underlay, and perfaline dust rafflc. The garments are generously full and offered in light, medium, dark colors and black.
The Neckwear Section showcases stylish pieces including Net Collars Valenciennes Lace Collars Chiffon Collars Silk Bows French Stocks and Jabots. Prices run from 95 cents to 1.25 dollars signaling affordability and fashion appeal.
Complete display of children's winter gloves and mittens with high values. Items include woolen mittens 25 35 cents per pair in black red navy and seal. woolen golf gloves 50 cents. fleece lined kid mittens 50 cents to 1.00. mocha mittens 75 cents to 1.00. fleece lined Mocha and Kid gloves 1.00. Fownes' kid gloves 1.00. Misses Cape Gauntlets 1.50 in tans.
Special 18 cent per pair sale features broken sizes in several fine lines of fast black cotton and lisle hosiery. Includes heavy ribbed styles with triple knee, spliced heel, double sole and toe for durable wear.
Attractive selection of elastic belts with silk faced material in black brown navy dark red green gray tan and Copenhagen also white. Plain buckles finished in rose gold oxidized silver and matte black.
Warner presents rust proof corsets in two price points, 1.00 and 1.50. Styles 115 196 and 329 describe medium to slender figures with coutil fabric and hose supporters. Style 1291 at 1.50 targets short full figures with low bust and long back design.
List of sewing and dressing table notions sold at the counter. Includes cinched items such as snap fasteners, dress shields, belt supports, needlebooks, pins, hair nets, and knitting materials. Mentions vendors like Kirby Beard & Co and Kerrs Luster Twist as sources for supplies.
A sale listing various blankets and bedspreads with weights, sizes, and colors. It highlights cotton, wool, and wool blend options, priced from $1.45 to $6.75 per pair or each, including Lambs Wool filled Comforts and satin bed spreads with scalloped edges.
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