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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1916
Page
8
Feather quality gunmetal calf boys shoes offered in sizes 9 to 12 percent and priced at 2.25 dollars with broader 2.50 dollar option. Upper Mata Floor lists the medium priced footwear for sturdy daily wear.
Dr Strong, who last year led a Red Cross and Rockefeller Institute expedition to Serbia to stamp out typhus, is inspecting sanitary conditions in army camps on the Mexican border. He is a sanitation and tropical diseases specialist.
Paula recalls a dream of her old home and Jeff Perrigreen as she faces a boardinghouse morning. Emma and an aunt urge a black dress while seven dollars in hand limits options. A waiter’s deference reveals snobbery, prompting Paula to vow to learn from her experiences.
Assessor Cameron of Pierce County met Tuesday with John M. Thatcher of King County about introducing a bill in the state legislature to remove a $300 tax exemption from property assessments.
At the Austro German front near Kovel and Stochod the Russian offensive slows as they fail to retake Kovel. German officers say Russia shifts pressure southward, while Sevastopol and Goritz losses are viewed strategically minor compared to not reaching Kovel and Lamberg.
El Paso reports Carranza officials in Juarez have nullified American concessions for a railway project from Sima Cruz to Acapulco due to onerous conditions and clauses prejudicial to the de facto government, noting the contract was with the former dictator Huerta. The pronouncement also moves to confiscate mining properties of Americans who fail to pay back taxes plus a 25 percent penalty before September.
Dr. Percival V. Allen, held on a statutory charge, is in county jail as investigators probe the death of a woman he presented as his wife, Miss Anna Marie Danielson, at the Sheridan apartments on July 15. Allen pleaded not guilty before Judge Jurey in superior court and, unable to post 1500 dollars bail, was ordered jailed until the fall term.
Berlin reports Foreign Secretary Von Jagow denied any German designs on the Danish West Indies. He commented on English fears that Germany would buy the islands as a first move to challenge the Monroe Doctrine prompting U S action.
Washington Aug 16 After months of debate the national defense bill nears completion. It mandates 157 war vessels in three years and 74 700 additional enlisted soldiers. Four battle cruisers and four battleships to start in 1917 with navy yard improvements. Secretary Daniels says it will make the U S navy the second largest in the world.
Four vessels the City of Seattle Humboldt Latouche and Cordova departed Seattle Tuesday for Alaskan ports with large passenger lists and general freight and foodstuff cargoes. Notables aboard included Andrew Chilberg president of the Scandinavian American Bank and W M Cline general manager of the Pacific Coast Steamship Co.
Flowered malls and lawns adapted for many uses are printed with spray spot and floral patterns on white grounds. Crinkled wool and cotton eiderdown in golden brown color offered for women's and children's house robes. Basement salesroom.
The basement dress goods section announces arrivals of 22 inch Velvets at 85 cents per yard and 21 inch Velveteens in a select color assortment at 70 cents per yard. The shipment highlights popular colors and quality.
Three pretty styles offered at basement sale prices. One dress features a long French waist in chambray with a lay-down collar and plaid gingham skirt. The other two are percale and gingham in pink blue or tan with long waist and short sleeves. Reduced to 39 cents each.
About 50 milliners from the Pacific Coast Milliners association met Tuesday in the Seattle Chamber of Commerce. Three talks were delivered on millinery. Victor Standecker of Seattle spoke on retailer wholesaler relations. Officers were elected.
British forces saw minor engagements near Pozieres last night with no overall change in the Somme. General Haig reported during today’s briefing, indicating a quiet sector aside from small pulses of fighting.
Linen torchon laces offered in many designs up to 2 inches wide at 5 cents per yard. Basement Salesroom displays the assortment for customers seeking affordable edging and trim options.
Advertisement notes knitted taped waist garments for children, size range 2 to 12, priced 10 cents with bone buttons and tube pin attachment.
Advertising note lists Silk-Lisle Stockings and Woren's Fine ribbed silk lisle hose with double high spliced heel in sizes 8 to 10, priced 25 cents per pair. Includes multiple wording variants for the same item.
Odd Lots of Lot 1 15¢ each include children flannel nelette gowns sleeping garments and women's dressing lacques. Lot 2 25¢ each features middy blouses skirts and aprons. Lot 3 35¢ each offers women’s bungalow and fitted aprons in various materials.
An exceptionally valued five to six quart tea kettle in heavy pure spun aluminum with a black japanned wood handle is priced at 2.25 dollars in the Housewares Section Basement.
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