Keep an Eye on Amiens as Ally Base in German Stop Plan
Milton Bronner explains Amiens as the pivotal German aim. He argues seizure of Amiens would sever English rail links to Calais and Boulogne, forcing use of Havre and Dieppe and risking English vessels to submarine nets. The piece notes Amiens proximity to Armentieres and Lille, outlining strategic ports and potential bombardment of English cities.
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Amiens
Milton Bronner
Washington
Paria
Amiena
Calais
Boulogne
Havre
Dieppe
English Channel
Straits of Dover
Poulogne
Dover
Folkestone
Einglish
Calala
England
Hindenburg
Channel
Ostend
Zeebrugge
Armentieres
Tentons
Lille
Greeks Back U S War Effort With Dollars and Men
Seattle Greeks rally to support the allies, appointing Nicholas Oeconomacos a key wartime worker. He cites Liberty bonds, Red Cross donations, and enlistment from Greece, with 5,000 Greeks in Pacific camps and 20,000 to 25,000 in the U S, all pledged loyal service.
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Seattle
Nicholas Oeconomacos
Greece
France
America
England
Stara and Stripes
Red Cross
United States
Venizelos
Wilson
Pacific
Subscriptions Open Across Banks for Bond Drive
A call to action urges readers to subscribe tomorrow as the safest investment described as a patriotic duty. Subscriptions are to be received at Bond Booth on the first floor, at all banks, and at the central buildings headquarters.
The New Cretonnes for Spring Display
The New Cretonnes for Spring offer unusual designs for decorative treatments and interior decor. The showing includes art prints reproducing hand blocked fabrics and numerous Verdure floral bird and stripe patterns on linen finished crash and other drapery cloths. Prices range from 45 cents to 1 25 dollar per yard.
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Wee
r-Paterson Co
Tapestry Couch Covers Show Modern Soft Tone Designs
New selections feature soft brown rose blue and mulberry tones in full size heavy woven couch covers. Attractive designs promise excellent service with prices from 6.00 to 18.00 each. Upholstery Section First Floor.
New Arrivals Dress Fabrics in White Cottons and Voiles
This notice advertises new dress fabrics including white dress cottons EW and plain white dress voiles in widths 38 to 89 inches price 50 to 75 cents yard and wider 42 to 45 inches priced 1.00 to 1.50 yard Nub Voiles 36 inches soft finished two grades 65 cents and per yard Tennis Suitings 45 inches wide firm weave linenlike look 50 cents yard.
Suit Upstair Store Aid in Pleasant Court Verdict
A salvaged fragment describes a divorce suit where extravagance is blamed, the judge dismisses the case and advises savings on apparel. The couple is said to be happy now with wiser spending, and the wife buys suit coat dress and hat at Florence Upstairs Store on Second and Union.
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Florence
Second and Union
Gen Obregon Visits Seattle As Private Citizen
Gen. A. Obregon former Mexican minister of war arrived in Seattle Tuesday and left after a few hours en route to Chicago. He stayed as a private citizen at the invitation of Luis A. Santander Chilean consul and University of Washington Spanish professor.
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Gen. A. Obregon
Mexico
Seattle
Chicago
Gen. Obregon
Luis A. Santander
University of Washington
White Cotton Crepe Special at 19c Yard
An exceptional offering of soft-finished white crepe 30 inches wide in plain weave or with a one inch shadow stripe. Requires no ironing and is suitable for undergarments. Special 19 cents per yard. First Floor.
Housewives enroll in Seattle food conservation course
Women respond to a six lesson program in Seattle schools led by Miss Frances Hopkins. The minimum class size is 24 members, with some groups already reaching 96. The course starts next Wednesday and women may sign up at their nearest school principal.
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Seattle
Frances Hopkins
Basement Salesroom Curtain Scrims In Desirable Colors
Attractive display of colored-border scrims for summer home and bedroom curtains. White ivory and ecru grounds offered in 36 inch width at 15 cents per yard.
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Ecru
Jeweled Casque Comb and Hat Pins at Basement Sale
Item list from basement sale notes two jeweled casque combs priced 35 cents each and two hat pins with sterling heads on card for 15 cents.
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Fraser-Paterson Co
Calwadeo
Praser-Paterson Co
Haynes
Liberty Theatre
Empire Mortgage Loan CO. Fatale
Irving Whitehouse Company
Alaska
Elliott
Union Store
Union Clerks
Spokane
Good Government League
Pany
Public Service Commission
Atyles
Bartell
Drupes
Miles
Ponto O
Leutend Westends
Fekra
Bethupe O
Seoucnep
Arras
Houlers
Arihedn
Pergnric
Cartbran
Bohem
Solesmes
Maontdidiel
Clement
Compegny
Laon
Versaips
Sparis
Soissons
Uwlers
U. S
Oeconomacos
Clemmer Theatre Orchestra
Serbia
Tam
Frederick &Nelson
Third Liberty Loan
Cretonnes
Albany
Ohio Ranges
And
Ohio Service
Ohio
London
King George
Queen Mary
Mary
House of Commons
Mea
Women’s
Oxfords
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