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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1912
Page
7
London readers anticipate Chancellor Lloyd George will detail a plan to free land for public benefit. An American adviser notes George is at heart a single taxer while land tax reformers plan a London conference in October to push the policy.
A cynical new generation questions flag worship and political rhetoric. The speaker laments past easy patriotism and “believ[ing] every word” while noting voters now demand full disclosure of positions and votes. The era of flag waving is over as politics lose their once glossy tone.
The Seattle Star asks readers to report late deliveries or substitute papers to ensure prompt service. A telephone number is provided for circulation issues and a weekly report from the circulation desk.
Customs inspectors on the Cunard pier opened Thomas Russell Palmer's trunk aboard the Caronia finding only shoes. Palmer claimed he is the best runie toe dancer and that the 127 pairs were his stock in trade, worn rarely. The trunk was released duty free.
The Moore theatre opened a week run of Baby Mine last night to a packed house. Benedict Mc Quarrie stars as Alfred Hardy with Marjorie Cortland as Zole, delivering high grade laughter as twins and a day-old Italian baby spark comic chaos.
The Awakening of Helena Richie continues at the Metropolitan with Roselle Knott delivering a strong performance. A large crowd praised the emotional portrayal as the plot centers on a woman torn between a secret love and the chance to adopt a boy and seek a stable future.
The Southern life play In Old Kentucky opened at the Seattle theatre to a large crowd. Review notes the company is good and delivers an instant hit with audiences, predicting crowded houses all week based on last night's reception.
A catalog listing seven styles of women’s cotton union suits at 1.25 each, plus three balbriggan, six mercerized lisle, four merino, four wool and linen, two wool heavy weight styles with various necks and sleeve options, ranges in price from 1.00 to 3.50, and a note on boys’ wool and cotton shirts and drawers at 85 cents.
An old newspaper item lists various children’s union suits with prices in different fabrics. White cotton suits priced from 50 to 75 cents, wool and linen from 1.25 to 2.25, wool and cotton from 85 cents to 1.50, silk and wool at 2.00 to 2.50, wool natural color 2.50, and boys’ gray fleece lined at 85 cents.
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