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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1920

Page

2

Japanese and White Immigration Battle Lines Drawn

A political pamphlet argues that federal action is needed to curb Japanese immigration. It claims a long running plan to admit Asians through loopholes and urges cancellation of the Gentlemen's Agreement, exclusion of picture brides, and absolute restrictions on Japanese and other Asiatic immigrants, framing the issue as defense of American civilization.

United States L. Gulick Eith Haro Qulick Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Malary League House Committee Mse Moet Congress Dillingham Senate Japan Asia Canada Australia

Census Experts Forecast City Population Growth Far Slower Than Rural Rise

Washington April 14 Census experts believe the 1920 census will show about 198,500,000 people in the United States with four million more rural residents than city dwellers. They estimate 42.48 percent in cities and 61.48 percent in the country, noting city growth outpaces rural areas but final figures may adjust with incomplete city data.

Washington United States Bureau of Census

Straw Hats on Display in Milan Weave Bargains

Straw Shapes and tailored hats in the favored Milan Porcupine and Leghorn straw are shown in regular and novelty weaves in light and dark shades. Some samples are provided at bargain prices.

Milan

Spring Dresses and Hosiery in Various Colors and Sizes

Jersey and Taffeta dresses priced at 15.00 in colors Royal Blue, Chocolate Brown, Copenhagen, Tan, Light Gray, Navy and Dark Gray for sizes 16 to 42. Also Cotton Union Suits, black hose, and fast black stockings offered in multiple sizes.

Copenhagen

Women's Satin Slippers in Light Blue

Product listing notes women's satin slippers priced at $1.79 with a light blue pair. Describes size range 4 to 7 and leather soles. Sold in a taw pair with a seek creiten Louis hheds phrasing.

Creiten Louis

Infant Leather Shoes Sold At Low Price

Infants' leather shoes offered at 1.95 in black white tan gray or champagne. Patent leather tops with leather soles, available in sizes 2 to 5.

Bon Marché Silk Week Promises Better Silks at Lower Prices

The Bon Marche presents six months of work to offer friends enhanced silk options at improved prices. Patrons eagerly anticipate the event and the savings it delivers in broad silks.

Bon Marche

Silk Gloves Sell At $1.25 During Silk Week Event

The store promotes Silk Week with Silk Gloves priced at $1.25 per pair, offering 120 dozen pairs in colors such as black white tan gray navy brown and taupe. Sizes range from 51/2 to 8, with stock noting heavy silk gloves also on display and hosiery items on the upper maln floor.

Fashionable blouses and petticoats on display

Overblouses of Georgette crepe and silk crepe de Chine feature gathered and free hanging tunics with braiding embroidery and beading. Short and full length sleeves with girdles of silk cord or self material offered in black white and costume shades. Petticoats praised for good styles and material on the second floor.

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