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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1917
Page
4
Neat, pretty house dresses offered as Crepe Dresses in straight line and middy styles in sport stripes of pink blue Copenhagen lavender maize black and green with white. Percale Dresses come in plain colors trimmed with contrasting material. Second floor The Bon Marche.
Listing of fabric goods including All Linen Crash in various widths and finishes, unbleached sheeting, dress ginghams, cotton printed chalice, and cotton bats with prices per yard or each. Items described with widths, colors, and quantities for folded sale on the lower main floor of The Bron Marche.
The Bon Marche announces new delivery rules starting Monday April 2 to improve service. Groceries and heavy or bulky packages will be delivered the day after purchase with daily citywide delivery. No groceries will be delivered for purchases under one dollar.
Bargain Tuesday lists sugar at 58 cents per 7 pounds with a $1 purchase of other groceries. Mayflower Bluing 24-ounce bottles 25 cents, canned Del Monte Apricots 22-1/2 cents, Alta Villa Tomatoes 11 cents per can, California Layer Figs 17 cents per pound, uncolored Japan Tea 45 cents per pound, Bon Special Blend Coffee 50 cents per 1 1/2 pounds, Glass Starch 4 pounds for 29 cents, Italian Prunes 6-pound bag 55 cents, Naptha Soap six bars 25 cents. Carry home specials in the delicatessen.
The board of county commissioners chose concrete for 3.75 miles of the Pacific highway from Renton junction to Duwamish after arguments for brick and concrete. Washington Paving Co. bid $65,842 for one course concrete, about $65,000 less than brick. The contract was to be let Monday amid a large public turnout.
A lively jumble of short questions and quips ranging from Turkish bath humor to stenography wives to oysters and loafing oysters. Readers ponder musical noises from autos and debating carpets versus rugs while playful letters ask about cooking a geranium and winding an hour glass.
In Montesano April 2 a deputy shot and stopped Clifford D. Lindquist after he killed Ed Gossolin at Camp 7 of Simpson Logging Co. Lindquist a saw filer fled toward a nearby camp and was wounded in the hands by Deputy Sheriff McKenney who then arrested him.
Passion week services will be held each evening at First Baptist church by four downtown churches. Dr M A Matthews will give Monday's sermon on the text Father forgive them they know not what they do. Palm Sunday was noted by Catholic and Episcopal churches with special sermons and music. A diamond story titled The Double Squeeze appears on page 4 today.
With Easter near, Frederick and Nelson showcases an array of Neckpieces for spring costs. Designs feature tucks, filet and Venise lace, hand embroidery on Gear-Kettle crepe. Valenciennes laces trim collars. organdys and net provide delicate backgrounds. Khaki-kool Kool silk offerings in bright patterns, and Pique Rep Rajah silk and Pongee collars appeal for outings.
New Crepe de Chine Handkerchiefs offered at 25c each feature varied designs including colored borders printed corners on white and diagonal stripe effects in blue rose and yellow. Spanish linen handkerchiefs with embroidered corners and hem or scalloped edge priced 65c each. Novelty lawn handkerchiefs with colored borders and stripe patterns in blue lavender rose and tan sold at 25c. First Floor.
A new company named the International Shipbuilders' company is formed to construct 3,000-ton wooden motor ships in Seattle with a capitalization of 600000 dollars. Two keels will be laid on a seven acre tract on the Duwamish waterway near the Spokane bridge as materials arrive. Officers include L. F. Cheater president G. W. Nine mire vice president I. M. Howell secretary and W. S Radley treasurer.
A large shipment of 40 inch Georgette Crepe has arrived offering a wide range of Spring colors. The fabrics include Flesh Pink Yellow Malts Aprica Lavent Gold Citron Tan Sana Seal-Bi and many more such as Nile-Green Silver-Gray Shadow-lawn Green and Navy-Blue. This stock emphasizes the fabric’s desirability and quality for upcoming fashion需求.
All Coast artillery militia companies were ordered to recruit up to 109 men and be in uniform ready for immediate call by Col. Clarance Plethen.
War gloom hastens marriage plans as T. A. Post of First Company and C. A. C., together with Miss Elsie Burnham of 406 16th Ave North, rush to wed Saturday night to avoid wartime disruption.
Wool jersey cloths in purple gold Tipperary green gray chartreuse royal blue and white 54 inches wide 4.06 yard plus Burrella cloths medium weight for suits casings in tan old rose reseda wistaria 54 inches wide 3.60 yard Wool velours in multiple shades 54 inches wide 3.50 4.00 64 inch wool serges various colors 2.50 yard Covert cloths 54 inches wide 3.00 novelty woolens sports stripes plaids 54 inches wide 2.00 yard Black and white woolens checks and plaids 50 to 56 inches wide 1.50 to 3.50 yard First Floor.
Airily inspired silks for smart spring costumes. New plaid and striped silks offer bright color for skirts and day dresses with satin stripes on soft taffeta. Width thirty six inches, prices from two to three fifty per yard. Printed silks include foulards and radium silks in diverse colors.
Businessmen seeking war service knowledge can sign up for the American Lake training camp to be established in August and September at offices opened at 1217 Fourth Ave.
New blocks in these smart Tailored Hats arrive, distinguished for their good lines and finish. The item highlights quality craft and stylish design as retailers promote the latest headwear.
Trade note announces new Black Lace Drape Veils in tasteful bordered effects available for 50 cents each. The item suggests converting a tailored hat into a dressy affair and promotes a basement salesroom display.
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