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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1917
Page
10
Durable washable cotton middy blouses in white or white with red or navy trim. Norfolk and plain styles offered, some with sailor collars others with round collars. Special price 98 cents. Third Floor Fraser-Paterson Co.
Men’s summerweight union suits praised for value and durability. Band-top design with beaded V-neck and cuff shell lace knee options. Available sizes 4 5 and 4 Praser-Paterson Co First Floor.
Six men, brought from Los Angeles as substitute platform workers for the United Railroads, freed on 75 bail each after arrest for carrying concealed weapons. Car service remained about 20 percent normal as both sides prepare for a final clash amid Lilienthal’s warning of no reply to carmen’s demands.
The baby boy named Everett was born Tuesday aboard a moving Everett interurban car as Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Kirkpatrick traveled toward Seattle. He arrived en route to Mrs. Martins maternity hospital and both mother and infant are reported doing well.
Manuel Corre, an employee at a Seattle hotel, suffered a compound fracture of the left leg when the sidewalk elevator on the south side of the hotel crushed him against the steel doors at the top.
British and French troops press nine miles into German lines in Flanders as Lloyd George declares complete confidence. St Quentin cathedral destroyed and surrounding villages ablaze as Germans suffer heavy casualties near Lens. Canadians hold high ground while Lange marck signals advance and possible German evacuation signals emerge.
Governor Lister faces labor strife as he seeks a commission to study prices wages and factory costs while lumbermen resist eight hour day demands calling for contracts free of I W W influence. A national eight hour day has been pushed in the senate by Miles Poindexter and Ernest P. Marsh lauds Lister for stance.
A catalog line describes fabrics in light blue lavender or tan with red pink or blue floral prints and black fabric with lavender rose wistaria navy red or pink florals. It lists color and pattern options without additional context or usage details.
Season end sale on women's and misses apparel features significant savings on suits coats and dresses. Items include Gaberdines Serges Tricotine Taffeta Satin and Wool Jersey coats and outfits priced at 10 to 38 dollars with silk and linen fabrics for early autumn wear.
A new Velvet Hats collection priced at seven dollars features maroon velvet crowns and velvet brims with faille silk contrasting bands. Simple feather or ribbon trims enhance the designs and one model is illustrated.
Advertisement notes durable children's play shoes priced at 2.15 per pair for sizes 9 to 11 and 2.45 per pair for sizes 12 to 2. It also advertises Misses' and Children's Mary Jane pumps on a skuffer last with strong sales, priced 1.35 for 6 to 8, 2.45 for 9 to 11, 1.65 for 12 to 2. The entry ends with the line het sement Salesroom.
Sports sweaters and coats advertised in rose and blue tones from a local supplier. Mercerized yarn, large square collar and sash belt, sizes 38 to 46, price 4.25. Basement storefront listing.
Petticoats of taf feta silk in black and Autumn colors with elastic tops and deep flounces. Per cale dust ruffle. Prices two dollars ninety five cents. Percaline Petticoats, elastic top, black with colored floral flounce, one dollar twenty five cents. Basement Salesroom.
Durable brown or gray tweed three piece belts and patch pockets suit boys ages 6 to 18. Each suit includes an extra knickerbocker and is priced at 4.50. Boys caps nearby feature fashionable styles in sizes 6% to 7 4, priced 35 and 50 cents. Basement Salesroom.
A well-made corset of coutil designed for the average figure features a medium bust, long skirt, fancy braid finish, drawstring at the bust, and four hose supporters. Sizes 21 to 3% priced five and a half cents. Basement Salesroom.
A large antiwar rally near Sixth Ave and Columbia St ends in confusion when Kate Sadler is mistaken for Miss Elizabeth Freeman and removed by police. The scene intensifies as officers are mobbed and the crowd protests, while Col. Woods supports opposing Wilson’s policies and Sinn Fein advocate Mrs. Skeffington denounces England.
Medical reserve officers of the city will meet Friday night at 1042 Henry Building to discuss plans for a medical reserve officers training camp.
United Press leased wire reports Maj. David L. Stone announced on Thursday that a 50 cent per day bonus will be paid to men who remain at work at the cantonment until September 1.
Seattle babies will help raise money for the Red Cross at a baby show at the Press club on September 18. A prize will be given to the most captivating youngster, with judging to determine the winner.
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