This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1909
Page
3
An old fashion column predicts the coming fall styles will weigh about 15 pounds per outfit. It describes wide pleated skirts, tucked coats, frilled undergarments, small waists, fuller hips and busts, and heavier fabrics for the season. The piece notes generous skirts and multiple petticoats to carry yards of fabric and questions how costly such ensembles will be.
A collection of old recipe instructions for Chocolate Pie with meringue, Pineapple Pie with butter and cream, and Graham Biscuits. Includes steps for mixing cocoa, flour, sugar, yolks, and meringue. crust baking. rye and Indian meals. steams times. and dessert serving notes.
Dear Miss Grey answers practical home questions from readers. Advice covers pricing for aprons and garments, whitening piano keys, blackening tan shoes, and a simple versatile salad recipe with meat cheese nuts and vegetables dressed in mayonnaise.
United Press reports Dr Lyle Harriman's personal physician issues a bulletin saying Mr Harriman is much better today and no further details on his illness. Rumors of rapid decline circulated overnight, but late afternoon officials indicated no statement unless the condition worsens, with updates to come from Union offices in New York.
Scientists led by W. W. Campbell of Lick Observatory returned from Mount Whitney with Mars photographs and spectroscopic data. They hope to determine if water vapor on Mars could sustain life, while noting measurements depend on optimal conditions and may not prove life exists. The director remained cautious about concluding life. In a separate note, two sergeants reported likely petit thievery involving a stolen box of apples and decorating material found in rooms near the Mines building.
Antonio Orarto a miner from Black is at Browl hospital with a compound fracture of the leg from an accident this morning. He is resting.
In Oakland on September 8 Mary Kendregen aged 80 filed a claim for an estate valued at 1000 dollars left by Joseph Kendregen the deceased. The woman, long dependent on neighbors, was en route to New York when she filed.
Exposition guards accuse two paper pickers, G. Henderson and Nick Madison, of stealing carnival decorations from the Japan Day display at the fair. The items include banners parasols pennants and lanterns. Both men are held in the guard room on petit larceny charges.
Everett Corkendall, 19, a bellboy at the Archibald hotel, was arrested after he harassed two women near First Ave and Virginia St. Police Sgt Ribbach testified the offender resisted and was slapped. Corkendall was fined $20 by Police Judge Gordon.
Cordova Alaska reports a party of scientists from Pacific coast universities found the Hidden glacier has moved two miles since 1906. In Eugene Oregon C W Jesse was killed in a wreck Monday, and his sister Mrs Kimmers of San Francisco learned of the accident through a dream.
Novelties in one piece cloth dresses feature fine serge Venetian Henrietta broad cloth and silk jersey fabrics. Designs reflect Moven Age style with low waistlines and plaited skirts, braided embroidery, lace yoke options, and self material trims. Colors include navy gray olive raisin taupe reseda tan brown and black with prices from 25 to 67.50 dollars. Firet Floor.
A fall fabrics showcase features sponged and shrunken Broadcloths and Mohair wool blends from Priestley. Tailored suits favor new Diagonal Wors teds Cheviots in plain and changing effects with Van Dyke weave. Wide color range includes coal dust artichoke nutmeg raisin. Firet Floor.
Lingerie waists in Mull and linen marketed at clearance prices from 3.45 to 8.50. Styles include front tucks, Valenciennes insertions, yokes, high collars, and long sleeves with embroidery. Large sizes available. First Floor.
A wide array of Exposition themed items listed with prices includes Sterling Silver Official Souvenir Spoons from $1.00 to $2.25, Alaska Gold Souvenirs from $1.25 to $2.50, hat pins from 25c to $1.50, rail plates in Delft blue, watch fobs, fringed pillow covers, stationery, booklets, pennants, and post cards, all featuring official seals and Exposition colors.
Advertises 72 inch bleached all linen damask in floral patterns at 75c per yard and 90c to 1.35 per yard for various weights and designs. Includes 70 inch bleached and half bleached damask with floral borders and close weave, priced 85c to $1.15 per yard. IEEE Pree.
All linen huck towels 20x38 inches grass-bleached extra heavy weight all white with hemmed ends. Durable towel for home or hotel use. Special price 25 cents each.
A catalog note lists Drapery Section items on the second floor. Etamine and voile curtains in plain checked and barred grounds with various edges priced at 5.00 and 6.75 per pair. Oriental tapestry couch covers 60 inches by 3 yards copied from Kashgar Kazak and Sehna rugs at 2.95 each. Verdure tapestry couch covers feature all over leaf and flower border, 60 by 3 yards, priced at 5.00.
Catalog of men's school shoes with Goodyear welt soles and low heels in sizes 5 to 11. Prices range from $1.75 to $3.00, with multiple lines for Velour Calf and Willow Calf styles and combinations of button lace and last lasts. Includes Black Russia Calf, patent leather, and coword variants with tiered price points.
Judge Frater grills prospects for U S citizenship in Seattle superior court. A Norwegian-born man fails to name the interior secretary and is told to study public affairs. An 85 year old bachelor is told he cannot be a model citizen, while a German applicant fails to name the vice president but still receives papers.
In Shreveport Oklahoma on September 8 a mob caught Henry Miller a Black man after he attacked Nettie Jones a white girl of guille and threw him into a creek where he drowned. The incident followed the assault as crowds gathered to mete out vigilante justice.
President Taft will view top blooded livestock from the west at the A P live stock show parade during Taft Day on September 30. The show runs September 27 to October 9 with a premium parade. Supt. W L Carlyle of the Live Stock Show organizes the event.
John P. Scripps of San Diego and Miss Edith McRae married at noon in Detroit at the bride’s parents home. Rev. John H. Boyd of the First Presbyterian Church officiated.
Chicago workers on the South Side vote five to one against the Chicago Railway Company's proposed wage scale, signaling a possible walkout under favorable conditions for collective action.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.