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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1920
Page
18
A vintage description outlines rose organdie and crepe capucine ensembles with rose Swiss dotted and Dine ribbon trims. The piece notes green and lavender crepes with hand embroidery and picot ribbon, plus Ilsea Sandla 1 rose poplin smocked dress in white and rose, size 14.
Advertisement lists multiple fabric patterns and ready to wear garments in varied colors and styles. Items include plaid ginghams with skirts and embroidery in sizes 12 14 16, cross veils with net yokes, bolero outfits, rose poplin with tucks, and lavender linens with hand embroidery. Prices start at $18.50.
Mexico City reports Lower California under blockade with ports closed and Americans urged to stay neutral. Guerrero gunboat sunk in hurricane near Ensenada. damage claims for American property will be paid. tax payments by Cantu deemed illegal.
The John Robinson circus drew thousands to Seattle with three rings and a varied program. Acts included ladder and wire performances by the Nelson Slaters, trained elephants, educated chimpanzees, acrobats, a strongwoman lifting two men, Japanese jugglers, and a prized Arabian horse named Biondie. Two shows remain today at 2 PM and 8 PM.
Prosecutor Fred C. Brown will be absent from Seattle to cheer the King County Bar Association team facing a Vancouver, B. C. Bar team tomorrow. Seattle lawyers are coached by Friday Frye and Frank Hammond, with the game set for an early morning start to allow a long day of introductions.
Seattle Board of Public Works set Friday as bid opening for the Minor Avenue North paving project from Fairview Avenue to Mercer Street and connecting streets. The estimated cost runs about 61 thousand dollars.
Remarkably good value coats sold at a low price of 29 50 thanks to favorable purchasing terms. Made in Silvertone and Woo Velour with full or half lining. Cape-collar style coats feature full backs belted waists novelty pockets and wide cuffs. Many coats have near-seal collars.
New shipment of tea pots in terra cotta brown color from Japan arrives in two cup size. Handles are wicker to stay cool when hot. Priced attractively at 25c each. Downstairs Store.
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