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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1918
Page
8
Special offer tomorrow on boys’ waists in sizes from 6 to 15 years. Made with military style collar in plain blue gray and striped chambray. Percale and chambray fabrics, best wash waist on the market for 59 cents.
The ad lists children and baby shoes in patent kid skin and two tone designs. It notes dressy foot apparel with sizes from 6 to 13 and specials priced around 82.00 to 82.85, originally higher, with limited quantities.
A man posing as an agent of Seattle Lighting Co. pressed bogus gas bills on residents around 45th St and Eastern Ave. The city gas inspector revealed the scheme at the public light office, and Superintendent Murphine called for caution while authorities tightened controls against unlicensed agents.
University of Washington co eds won two to one over the University of Oregon in the year’s first dual debate Monday night. The question asked if a federal consolidation of newspapers serves national life. Melon Borinett and Florence Preyd argued for Washington, while Gladys Grahawn and Marie Padura debuted for Oregon.
James A. Duncan denounces Poindexter on a Mooney trial debate in the Senate. Poindexter brands a Seattle May Day strike as treason and calls Bolshevism a great menace while labor leaders defend America’s wartime unity.
Samuel Gompers appeals to labor unions to abandon the proposed strike protesting the San Francisco conviction of Thomas J. Mooney. He urges focus on lawful action and broad commendation rather than condemnation and failure.
A seat sale opens Thursday for the Spargur quartet at the Fine Arts gallery. The group includes Mr. Spargeur Albany Ritchie George Kirchner and KE Hellier-Collens as members.
Far and Near Clyde Lehman a boy pianist and pupil of Harry Krinke gave a notable bio recital at the Mine Arte Gallery Monday night. He played Debussy Identaval and Chopin to a filled gallery.
Private M J O Rourke VC DCN and M N of Canadian forces told Allied and Spanish War Veterans that luck keeps a front line man alive and bravery earns ribbons. Veterans banquet honored him at Chauncey Wrights restaurant where he was the sole Canadian private wearing the Victoria Cross.
American forces near Mihiel repelled a German raid north of S Mildet Qeitearn St. Mitel and Vosdom. German wounded were carried off while two German bodies remained on the wire. U.S. troops tallied casualties and maintained wire entanglements.
German submarine actions curb US promised food aid to Holland Switzerland Spain and Sweden as shipowners fear torpedoes. Two Dutch grain ships wait in Atlantic ports while two more depart from Dutch ports. Norway and Denmark shipowners press on despite danger. Spain must fulfill overland shipments to Pershing to clear clearance.
London reports Gen Halge announced a local operation north of Albert yielding 60 prisoners. Additional fighting in the Hobecq sector and near Wytechaete produced enemy captures, while raiding parties reached trenches near Famponx four miles east of Arras. Casualties included several wounded and four dead.
Special 65¢ coverall apron of washable percale in wide awning stripes or Dresden patterns. Amply cut with handkerchief pocket and back belt. Second Floor.
Washington April 23 The War Industries Board leader Baruch and top automobile executives held a conference today signaling a broad curtailment of pleasure car production. The move aims to conserve materials amid wartime demands and is expected to be enacted shortly.
The state council of defense announces that the Red Star soliciting contributions for humane week is not approved and funds solicitation by it is not authorized. No approval request has ever been made by the organization.
A fundraiser for the meal fund of Company D 161st United States infantry is planned for Saturday evening at Stevens Colonial hall located at Fourth Ave and Vinest. The event aims to support soldiers with meals and related relief. Proceeds will aid veterans and active service members connected with the unit.
Attractive spring offering with curtains in plain hemstitched and lace edged styles in white ivory and ecru. Priced at 1.95 per pair.
Dependable Window Shades offered in green or tan with nickel bracket rollers, 36 inches wide by 7 feet long at 75 cents each. Water color shades in green, mounted on a reliable roller, 36 inches wide by 7 feet long at 600 dollars each. Custom window shades in any style or size from Frederick & Nelson's Enduro shade cloth, with a representative to measure and submit samples and estimates. Also appears a sale line for Wirse Floor.
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