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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1920
Page
14
Two printed aprons for girls presented by The Downstairs Store. Left apron in percale white with black or blue polka dots, side-front fastening, blue or red rick rack, sizes 4 and 8 years, $1.95. Right apron in blue white check with piping trim, sizes 8 to 14 years, $1.50.
Meat platters and salad bowls offered at 45 cents each by The Downstairs Store in a concise display ad style listing. The brief notice highlights affordable prepared foods and prompts customers to act.
Candy Special for Thursday offers 45¢ rounds with a delicate crisp exterior and a luscious chocolate filling. The Downstairs Store promises serviceable Cambric Embroideries for petti coats and children's wear with 9 and 11 inch widths at 50¢ per yard. Flouncings of Cambric Swiss and Muslin with scalloped edges in open or black patterns cost 45¢ and 5¢ per yard. Baby dress flouncings 24 inches wide priced at 75¢ and 95¢ per yard.
An older ad describes sleeveless vests with a fine ribbed elastic weave, long length, and options for band finish or shell worked edge with tape drawing. Available in sizes 36 to 44, price noted as four shillings.
Frank P. Roop, vice president of Shreve & Co., jewelers, was killed early today when his car collided with a garbage wagon in San Francisco. His wife, a passenger, was unharmed as witnesses said the car was traveling at high speed after an evening at a hotel.
A doorway note lists children's clothing sizes 6 to 10 years available at a notably low price of 3.95 dollars. The message mentions a downstairs store as the location.
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