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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1915
Page
8
In the Cut-Rate Drug Store Luxor an ad lists eczema remedy Lavoris toothpaste talcum powder Freckle Cream and other health items with various small price points such as 29 cents 15 cents and 16 cents. It promotes Main Floor specials including Mellen's Foods at 49 cents.
A local retailer offers a dollar sale on men’s felt hats including odd lots and broken lines from $2.00 and $3.00 hats. The stock features Perfection and Premier brands in brown and gray soft felts, displayed on the lower main floor, south section.
Local listing advertises bread at 10 cents per loaf and assorted pastries. Figs include 5 cent layer cake options with multiple icings, rolls, cupcakes, ginger snaps, soda crackers with a 20 cent tin refund. Fourth floor mention.
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood in Plattsburg applauds the encampment of volunteers saying they gain five months of regular army drill in five weeks and proposes state level military camps. He envisions a national system of training and reserves like Switzerland or Australia with volunteers ready to officer.
At Cosgrove, American Lake near Tacoma, August 23 to September 12, a three week training camp will convert doctors, lawyers, engineers and clerks into officers of a volunteer army. Costs under $25 with a $25 deposit. enrollment via 1220 Fourth Ave. Reports show Seattle leading enrollment, with Tacoma and Portland also contributing.
Attorney G Dwight Arnold leads a campaign to recover state pensions lost under a recent law. Judge Henry Nell of Chicago supports the effort and will address women’s clubs. Arnold plans a mandamus action to compel the pension department to resume payments to deserted mothers.
Chicago Aug 18 formation of a national marine league to heighten demand for a larger American merchant marine is being urged by several Middle West millionaires. Leading the effort are James B. Ferguson of the First National Bank of Chicago and Samuel Insull of Commonwealth Edison.
Commercial Club voices opposition to buying a new county farm. The civic affairs committee urges first using existing property near the county hospital leased to Japanese farmers. It questions whether the county poor farm inmates are capable of managing a farm.
Bleached outing flannels priced at 10 cents per 10 yards. Well woven and suitable for nightgowns and pajamas. 36 inches wide. Basement Salesroom offers the special deal.
A practical house garment shows a skirt, long coat, and cap in Harmony percale. Light blue pink or lavender options with white piping and a belt at the waist. fastens with a large pearl button. Priced unusually at $1 in the Barement Salesroom.
New coats in Corduroy with two tone and plain colors black navy green brown priced at 12.50. Waists in white organdie voile striped plaids long sleeves sizes 36 to 44 priced 1.25. Petticoats sateen twill soiesette in black navy tan and stripes 55 cents. Basement Salesroom.
Three gown styles offered at special price of 59 cents on Thursday. The pictured gown features kimono sleeves and ribbon bow trim. others have plain band or lace at neck and sleeves. Color options include pink and blue stripes and polka dot patterns.
The Basement Salesroom showcases new plaid woolens at 1.00 per yard with others as low as 0.50. Corduroys suitable for autumn coats, suits, and skirts are 29 inches wide and priced at 1.00 per yard.
A partial list of low priced notions and sewing supplies includes wire hair-pins, Berry Ping assorted colors, safety pins, linen finished thread, machine thread, button-hole twist, common pins, hair nets, pearl buttons, luster cotton, and hotel soap sold in small bundles and cards with prices like two for several items and a dozen for soap.
A basement salesroom offers 25 cent Motoring Hoods in numerous practical styles. Options include black and white checks with a visor looped for veil, plain linen color with stiff visor, and soft turn-back visors in various colors.
Basement Saleroom advertises ANCY MESH Drape Veils in multiple colors priced at 15 cents each, highlighting the discount and available shades including black black and white red and green.
White chamoisette gloves offered at basement salesroom in sizes 5 1⁄2 to 8. Attractive price of 50 cents per pair.
Exceptional values in fine ribbed black cashmere stockings with gray heel and toe. Sizes 4 14, 5, 5 percent, 6 and 6 percent. The pair priced at 18 cents.
Readable remnants of lace embroidery and ribbon edges offered at sharply reduced prices for clearance. Multiple lace types and shadow laces advertised with emphasis on discounts.
Several shapes and decorations to choose from in these Cardboard Waste Baskets. They are patterned in cretonne effects in various colors and stand 12 inches high. Attractive value at 10 cents each. Housewares Section.
Special purchase offers low price on medium weight semi porcelain tea cups and saucers with line decoration as pictured. Unusual value at medium size including 100 fast plates to match at 10 cents each from basement salesroom.
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