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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1916
Page
8
A display features 200 hats at $7.50 with clever Paris adaptations. Four leading styles are highlighted: a black Velvet Hat with fur trim, a Java Brown hat with asymmetric brim, a black velvet Kepi with fur edge, and an emerald green ribboned hat with fur trim. Second Vicor.
The Clemmer theatre contest rejects the motion picture nude question with a two to one vote against showing nudity in film. Reader Ralph Swartout argues that nude art is art while movie nudity appeals to the sensual, not the artistic.
The Star’s editor expresses agreement with Mr Clemmer that readers should share views on nude art in films. If presented properly, nude scenes in cinema could be less offensive than some pictures already passed by censors, so long as they lack suggestive plots or actions.
A reader signed as A FATHER argues against showing nude scenes in movies. He supports artistic and box office approval in principle but says most audiences, especially children, are not temperamentally ready. He calls for education and environment before nude content appears.
Chicago debated if a nude painting titled September Morn and a nude turtle study were proper. Arthur Burrage Farwell of the Law and Order league objected while Bolton Brown, the New York artist, faced defense from club women led by the Chicago Woman's club president Mrs Harlan Ward Cooley and Municipal Art league vice president William Grover.
A New London report notes a dinner invitation at 2 PM and the Mexican response about time. The article contrasts English time with Mexican time, where "Manana" means any time from 2 PM to 8 PM. It highlights a cultural joke about punctuality as politeness of kings.
The Europe driven war has tightened supply of Belgians in the United States. Farmers seek adaptable 1200 to 1600 pound Belgians for cavalry and police work and fetch 500 to 600 dollars per well matched team. Crosses with Percheron stock are valued for general use. No imports are occurring.
In Zanesville Ohio on September 27 more than 50 ministers and laymen of the Ohio Methodist conference planned to adopt resolutions urging the governor and state legislature to enact stricter divorce laws. The West Ohio Methodist conference at Lima two weeks earlier had approved a similar measure. A separate resolution supporting a constitutional amendment for national prohibition also was to be adopted.
The Basement Salesroom offers Black Hatter's Plush Sailors at 3.95 and Black Silk Velvet Sailors at 3.50. Plush Shape hats with velvet, deep bandeau Tams in red and brown, small velvet hats, straight sailors, tricornes, turbans and other styles priced attractively low. Include Lyons silk velvet options and varied brims.
Basment Balesroom advertises lingerie waists for 95c and 65c, featuring ACE edging with insertion embroidery, voile fabric, large collars, convertible styles, and fluffy front frills. Sizes range 3% to 46. Basement Balesroom.
Circular advertises Ell-Madb e style bib aprons in striped and figured percales in dark colors and blue and white checked gingham with white binding. Special price 19 cents at Barement Salesroom.
Advertises infants cashmere stockings in black and white for sizes up to six, priced at 19 cents per pair. Basement Salesroom.
A new display offers extra size suits in bust measurements from 42 to 53. Styles favor plain tailored effects in black and navy serge and poplin fabrics, with button and velvet trims, priced attractively at $22.50 in the basement warehouse.
A new Miller Corset offers a free hip design with a low bust and long skirt. Made of firm coutil with embroidery scallop trimming and two hose supporters. Priced at 50 cents.
Attractive assortment of moire satin and flowered ribbons advertised at 10¢ per yard with widths up to 4% inches. Forement Salesroom promotes a limited time discount on decorative ribbons.
Basement salesroom offers remnants priced at 10 cents per yard presenting a bargain for shoppers seeking fabric scraps and yardage discounts. The item highlights a store discount event likely targeting budget buyers in a local retail setting.
Special offering of Scrim Curtains with lace insertions in white ivory and ecru. 24 yard long draperies designed for elegant room use. Basement Salesroom advertises the deal with a 95 cent pair price.
A sketch shows a bronze kid Autumn Dress Boot with a narrow-toe last a 7 inch top light-weight sole and leather Cuban heel. Sizes 2% to 6% priced at 4 dollars per pair. Also mahogany calf lace shoes on English-style last with white rubber sole and heel sizes 2% to 7 price 4 dollars 50 cents per pair.
ARIVALS of the week in the Basement Dress Goods Section include plaids in a wide variety of patterns. Misses and children's school dresses benefit from thirty eight inch wide yard goods. All wool checks and plaids in dull colorings are noted for plaited dresses. Forty inch wide at 1.00 per yard.
A basement salesroom advertises items including Large Fruit Bowls Sugars and Creamers Comports Vases Mayonnaise Sets in a daisy design on clear glass. Priced at $1.00 each.
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