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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1917

Page

2

Home Economies Sale Offers Wide Hardware and Cookware

Long list of discounted household items including metal roasters, tissue rolls, electric trones, tungsten lamps, clay pots, bread boxes, furniture polish, bath stools, meat choppers, mops, kettles, bath tub seats, frying pans, stone jars, carpet sweepers and more with prices and brief descriptions. Items vary in size, finish, and delivery conditions.

Bon Electric Peerless Food Lake Aire Polijah Berlin

Deadliest of Sins contest and cinema promotion in Seattle

Local push offers 100 dollars for essays answering what is the deadliest sin tied to a McClure Publishing Co film featuring Eve and seven sins. First prize 50, second 26, third 15, fourth and fifth 5 each. Essays must be under 260 words, single page, addressed to Contest Editor, due by 5 p.m. Saturday, April 14. The film’s first part Envy screens Thursday at Liberty Theatre, Seattle, with subsequent showings to follow.

Adam Moore Floth McClure Publishing Co Envy Liberty Theatre Seattle Ann Murdock Eve Lesia Hobrook Blinn Shirley Mason H. Bo Warner

Firms Offer Pay For Enlisted Men In War Support

Frank Waterhouse & Co and Jensen & Von Herberg announce full pay for employees who enlist, with Uncle Sam covering the difference and returning workers to their old jobs after service. County Auditor Norman Wardall leads a monthly $1 contribution fund for soldiers' dependents, urging wider participation.

Frank Waterhouse & Co Jensen & von Herberg Greater Theatres Co Uncle Sam von Herberg County Auditor's Office Norman Wardall Wardall Canada

Oregon 10 Hour Law Upheld by Supreme Court

The Oregon 10 hour law was upheld today by the Supreme Court in the Franklin O. Bunting case from Lake County. Chief Justice White and Justices Vandeventer and Reynolds-Olds dissented. Brandeis took no part.

Washington Oregon Supreme Court Franklin O. Bunting Lake County White Vandeventer andicReynolda Brandies

Harriet G Damaged Tow In Toward Port Townsend

The brigantine Harriet G, a 158 ton net, bound for Honolulu with 250000 feet of lumber, lies off Tatoosh Island in damaged condition. A halibut steamer tows her back to Port Townsend for repairs.

Harriet G Honolulu Tatoosh Island Port Townsend

German spy Von Burke arrested in Pittsburg inquiry

A man calling himself Von Burke, believed linked to a wide plot against munitions plants, was arrested by justice department agents in Pittsburg. His true name is said to be Henry Wollens, who had escaped months earlier. A line from a German interned liner at Hoboken is cited.

Pittsburg von Burke Justice Department Henry Wollens Hoboken

Japanese Americans in Seattle offer to enlist for U S service

One thousand Seattle Japanese men volunteer to fight under the Stars and Stripes led by Harry Whitney Treat, Seattle businessman and head of the Northwest Business Men's Preparedness league. Treat says he will accept. no reply from Maj. Gen. Bell yet. Five hundred Japanese renew loyalty pledges at Nippon Kan hall to President Wilson. About 6,000 Japanese residents exist in Seattle.

Harry Whitney Treat Seattle Northwest Business Men's Preparedness League West Highland Drive Treat Bell San Francisco Trent American Lake Nippon Kan Hall Wilson United States

Patient asks auto men to cut noise near hospital

A dying patient in a hospital ward asked drivers to quiet their cars as mufflers and cut-outs are left open near the building. He cannot sleep and cites city ordinance as not the only reason to reduce noise at night.

The Star

Dynamite Sticks Found Under Porch in Spokane

Eighteen sticks of dynamite were found under a porch on East Trent avenue by a patrolman. The amount was sufficient to destroy one of Spokane’s largest bridges.

Spokane East Trent Ave

Woodmen to Hear Prof Kincaid Lecture Tuesday Night

Prof Hrefor Kincaid of the university will lecture before a joint Woodmen of the World meeting at their hall Tuesday night. The event invites members to attend the evening session led by the professor.

Hrefor Kincaid University Woodmen of the World

Washington Aidettes Hold Informal Bill at K of C Hall

The Washington Aidettes plan an informal bill tonight at the Knights of Columbus hall with music by Long's Stringed orchestra providing entertainment.

Washington Aidettes Knights of Columbus Hall Long

Textile patterns and voile offerings with varied colors and widths

A list of fabric offerings including New Thirty six-inch Voiles with floral, plaid and Oriental patterns priced 35¢ per yard, plus Dainty Voiles 1.00 and Satin-plaid Voiles 1.25. Silk-and-Cotton Rajah Suiting and Tussah Silk fabrics in multiple shades, 26 to 48 inches wide, priced from 50c to 1.50 per yard. Dress Voiles and sheer voiles offered in many colors, with widths from 26 to 40 inches and prices from 50c to 75c per yard.

Wistaria

Home Book of Fashions Inspires Home Dressmakers

The Home Book of Fashions highlights the latest Ladies and Children's patterns from Ladies' Home Journal with full color illustrations and timely features. It includes Charming Bridal Attire and What Is New in Materials, with a price of 25 cents and a pattern coupon. The guide chart aids inexperienced needlewomen to use patterns successfully, First Floor.

Ladies’ Home Journal

Palm Beach and Crash Suiting Colors and Widths

Listing of fabrics including palm beach and crash suiting in solid colors pink light blue old blue rose tan and green at 26 inches wide. novelty gaberdine suiting with Persian spot and stripe on white grounds 36 inches at 75c yard. striped poplins 36 inches wide and wide ready-to-wear textiles including gaberdines oxfords pique and plaids 36 to 44 inches 50c to $1.35 per yard.

Palm Beach

Extensive Mahogany Library Tables Reach Popular Styles

New stock added in recent weeks showcases colonial Adams William and Mary Jacobean and Queen Anne designs reproduced from premier factories. Prices vary with finishes and quality and a $20 table features a William and Mary top 50 by 48 inches with two drawers on display on the third floor.

William and Mary

Pink Seco Silk Envelope Chemises Sale

An HSE plain tailored finish chemise in pink Seco silk with hemstitched hem and shoulder bands is offered for sale at $1.00. This basement salesroom item targets women seeking classic lingerie styling at a bargain price.

Embroidery Scissors Sold at 25 Cents Each

Unusual values offered in a special purchase include a variety of styles and sizes of embroidery scissors, priced at 25 cents each.

Rubber-Cushion Hair Brushes for sale

Practical rubber cushion brushes with strong single bristles and light wood backs priced at 45 cents each. Sold in quantities for home use or small shops.

Hese Soft Draping Crepes For Spring Frocks

Crepe fabric described as soft draping with colors Castor Gold Maize Green Battle-green White Navy Belgium-blue Delft Brown Pink Orange Orchid Purple Black. Width forty inches. Priced at 1.25 dollars per yard.

Castor Belgium Delft

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