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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1917
Page
2
A promotional note describes a Special Purchase of Girls Tub Dresses to sell at 50c 75c and 85c. Dresses are available in ginghams percal es linens crash es with straight line and jacket styles belts and pleated skirts. Second floor The Bon Mar offers more wash dresses in about 15 styles belted models novelty yokes and pockets.
Of Glossy Lisere Milan Hemps and Leghorns a tempting sale of hats at 4.75 Tuesday features trimmed hats in season styles. Charming Sailors upturned brims Chin in Hats and turbans in abundant colors with flowers ribbons wings satin or Georgette crepe. Second floor The Bon Marche.
You could not hope for better value in suits at 21.95 than the ones we are showing. Of fine serges gabar dines and poplins with silk linings newest trimmings and buttons in the fewest colorings.
A concise guide explains flag flying etiquette including proper display times and handling. It outlines occasions for raising and lowering the flag and notes respect due to the national emblem.
The report details gunboat and destroyer specs from 1909 and 1906 ships. The destroyer Smith of the M class measures 288 feet, 700 tons, 29.12 knots, armed with five 14 pounders and three 18 inch torpedo tubes, and crews 87. The scout cruiser Chester displaces 3,750 tons, 26 knots, with two five inch guns, six three inch guns, two three pounders, two torpedo tubes, and 356 crew.
A small stock of rugs in odd sizes from a carpet workroom is offered at bargain prices. Listings include 9x12 Body Brussels $28, 9x11-10 Body Brussels $20, several 6x9s and Wilton rugs ranging from $10 to $30, plus 9x12 French Wilton $65 and Kilbride $10. Limited quantities available on the second floor.
Wool Jersey Suits feature large pockets bold collars and contrasting stitching emphasizing style. Available in Rose Gray Emerald Gold Apple-green Purple Robin's-egg Blue Magenta with a $25.00 price tag.
April 17 reports said a German submarine close to the coast menaced New York as defenses were kept secret. Navy and army personnel rushed to protect crucial sites from Fire Island to Governors Island while patrols and aircraft searched the area for the threat.
Billy Kinkaid, a rugged Scot, plans at 12:10 Wednesday noon to catch a baseball tossed from Seattle's 42 story L C Smith building top. Carl Reiter agreed, Dugdale's Billy Sutherland will throw, Pathe News will film, doctors and an ambulance stand by for possible injury.
Copenhagen April 17 Allied air raid on Frieburg Saturday caused damage to public buildings and killed seven women. In the subsequent aerial battle three British planes were shot down and a colonel leading the attack was taken prisoner.
Washington April 17. In tense commissions will discuss Allied cooperation with government heads. English participants include Foreign Secretary Balfour Lord Cunliffe Admiral De Char and Gen Bridges. French delegates list Viviani Meld Marshal Jore Marquis De Chambrun and Vice Admiral Chochetrat. Aimar Auzias-Turenne, former state university student, will speak about Western front experiences Wednesday at 3 p m via Denny hall on campus.
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