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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1917
Page
2
Cretonnes in sixty distinct patters and taffeta chintz and tapestry effects in blue gold tan and other shades. Cotton flags with fast color, canvas heading, and strong grommets.
Seattle prepares a patriotic parade and mass meeting with 6000 expected attendees at the Arena. Mayor speakers include President Henry Suzzallo and Governor Lister if able, with addresses from Rev Carter Helm Jones Ole Manson and Judge Thomas Hurke. Community groups, bands, and naval officials participate.
The Seattle Central Labor council reports straw polls showing 10 to 1 opposition to war. Two hundred fifty delegates from 25,000 unionists urge Congress and President Wilson to oppose entering the war while pledging united support to fight the jingo press. Secretary James Duncan backs passing the resolution with locals informed later.
Representatives Cooper and Stafford oppose the war bill urging armed neutrality while Flood defends a fight stance. They clash over the Sussex sinking and American ship travel rights as the nation weighs preparedness and potential entry into war.
Community notices urge residents to plant spuds this spring. Charity Commissioner Callaghan promotes seed potatoes and land access, with a $500 city allotment for plowing assistance. Listings describe vacant lots near 11th Ave North and Fremont Ave as garden space, water access, and tool sheds.
Basement Salesroom offers a wide range of spring and summer chiffon taffeta silks at $1.45 per yard. Colors include Green shades Nile Citron Reseda Paddy New Emerald Russian Bottle blue shades Sky Dresden Belgium Copenhagen Labrador Marine Navy Quaker gray Smoke Plum Burgundy Tan Pink Old rose Apricot White Ivory Maize with changeable effects. Width 36 inches. Also available in three qualities at $1.00 $4.25 and $1.50 per yard.
Boys extra-trouser suits offered at 4.15 with full-lined knickerbockers in dark gray brown and stripe goods. Also tapeless blouses in chambray gingham pique and madras for ages 6 to 15 at 29 cents. Spring hats in rah rah style and caps available, basement salesroom.
Three color Mercerized sweaters offered in Gold Copenhagen and Rose with square collars sash belts tassels and large patch pockets. Sizes 36 to 40 priced at 4.25 each. Besertent Salesroom.
Stamped gowns of good quality muslin stamped with dainty patterns for embroidering priced at 50 cents. Located in the basement salesroom.
Available in red black navy sky blue old rose pink and white checks. Four percent inches wide at 15 cents per yard.
New open mesh Nets in ivory and ecru, 36 inches wide at 30¢ per yard. Silkolines with dainty floral patterns in blue pink rose or yellow, 36 inches wide at 15¢ per yard. Curtain rods and fixtures offered in a wide range from 10¢ to 25¢ in the Basement Salesroom.
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