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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
8
Italy voices displeasure at delayed aid from allies especially the United States and asks for coal munitions and money to sustain a possible Austrian offensive. Allied and American officers say Italy’s supply needs are impractical and warn the US against declaring war while seeking a mutual solution.
A reader cites Charles Lathrop Peck figures claiming US war crop values reach 350 million dollars. The letter notes earlier publication of Peck’s estimates, then reports neighbor chickens damaging a garden and a loss estimate just under 349 thousand dollars.
The item line is promoted for street and afternoon wear and is offered previously at 12.50 15 and 17.50 then reintroduced for current sale with a clear price history.
The store promotes washable neckties with plein white values at 25 cents and striped patterns at 2 for 26 cents, part of weekend pricing.
Fraser-Paterson offers a complete assortment of yarns in fine soft colors for sweaters and Red Cross knitting. Orders accepted for sleeve lean knit jackets for Army and Navy use. Samples available. prices described as reasonable. Instructions for knitting and crochet in the Art Department.
An assortment of lace and embroidery trimmed brassieres in various sizes and price range. Silk gloves in black or white with two clasps and double tips, priced from 5c to 1.50 per pair. Fraser-Paterson, First Floor.
Ambrose Dunleavy complains to Police Chief Hanse that loud revivalist prayers from the local negro church disturb his sleep and that he and his children cannot rest. He requests prayers be suppressed.
The notice emphasizes depositor safety as the bank's top priority. It invites savers to become FIRST depositors, promising reliable service and accommodation.
The nation’s dry amendment is postponed as the House opts to focus on war measures. The bill passed by the Senate will likely move to December or the next Congress, with Representative Webb predicting an overwhelming approval when considered. state groups are urged to intensify ratification pressure.
A catalog item lists three suits with detailed features. The first is wool gaberdine in dark green brown or wine at 35 dollars, a 37 inch coat with inverted back plait and belt buckles, gray satin lining to waist. Another navy blue serge suit at 45 dollars features a plaited coat, novelty braid trim, four gore skirt with bound belt and pockets. The third ser se suit at 40 dollars has a 33 inch coat with gray satin lining, tailor braid trimming on belt cuffs and saddle-bag pockets, and a four gore skirt with pockets. Second Floor.
A newspaper notice promotes cleared stock of Corkolin and Linoleum Rugs on the second floor. The ad lists 6x9 Corkolin rugs at 5.50, 7-6x10-6 at 7.75, 9x12 at 10.00, 6x9 Linoleum rugs and 9x12 Linoleum rugs at 11 and 10.00 respectively.
Advertises hair nets and veils in various styles and prices. Fashionette Invisible nets 15c each or 2 for 25c Elea nger and self adjusting nets 25c Yankee Girl nets 12 1 2c each or 2 for 25c Carmen Slick nets 6c Slippen veils elastic adjusted 10c each or 3 for 25c First Floor.
Satin Taffeta and Sarah Silks feature blue gray wistaria ivory ecru rose and burgundy navy plum marine blue brown black and white grounds. Striped satins show pleasing stripe effects on dark and light grounds suitable for frocks and street wear at 36 inches wide priced at 1 65 and 1 50 per yard.
New walking boots are being demonstrated this week with pairs priced at six dollars each.
Childrens half hour? Hosiery available in multiple colors and sizes priced at 25 cents. Womens low neck sleeveless union suits in fine rib cotton with pink silk top offered at 1.00. Basement salesroom listing indicates a local bargain event with various garments on display.
Practical two piece white cotton twill sailor collar middy with short sleeves and plain skirt. Cool easily laundered suited for general wear or outings. Sizes 36 to 42 priced at 1.75 dollars. Basement Salesroom.
A catalog of Ivoroid Toilet Articles and assorted items offered at basement salesroom prices. Soap boxes pins brushes perfume bottles and nail files listed with prices from 10c to several dollars. Includes hair brushes hand mirrors and various novelty jewelry pieces in an introductory basement sale.
Re C Dinwiddie of the Anti Saloon League says doubtful states will face a heavy campaign to secure the necessary number of states for adopting the prohibition amendment. He emphasizes a determined push to win ratification.
A three story frame building at Second Avenue and Bell Street where Joe Klumph was found murdered on July 2 was partly burned Thursday. Firefighters battled the blaze as investigators began piecing together how the two events may be linked.
AVON New York August 2 Even Sergt Thomas Demer United States Army was skeptical until he saw a horse that hatched eggs by keeping chicken seeds in its mane Williams a local farmer says the horse has incubated eggs for three years and has delighted in the odd practice
San Francisco August 2. Feminists react to the war aftermath as speculation on polygamy grows. Charlotte M. Jones a young local attorney predicts within ten years plural unions will be sanctioned and help establish female supremacy in world governance.
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