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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1918
Page
7
Seattle businessmen from both nations met at the Hotel Washington to plan a delegation visit to Japan. The aim is to study conditions and business needs to boost US Japan relations, with the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club authorized to cable Japan about the mission.
An advertisement claims DeNiracke removes hair and devitalizes it by absorption. It pledges a money back guarantee and offers mail orders from New York with plain packaging. Readable text cites locations at Park Ave and 129th St and includes pricing in Soc 81 and $2 sizes.
The Nilson & Kelez Shipbuilding Co of Seattle wins contracts to build two 3,500 ton wooden cargo carriers for the Emergency Fleet Corporation. Coastwise Shipbuilding Co of Baltimore and Universal Shipbuilding Co of Houston secure additional contracts for wooden barges and harbor tugs, with several other bayside yards contracted for smaller vessels and 18 ships.
Capt. Leon Man non, inspector of navigation and shipbuilding for the French high commission to the United States, is granted a vacation for the first time in four years. He will leave Seattle in a few days and may spend part of his vacation in New Orleans.
Stanley Griffiths Pacific coast shipping man urged the repeal of the La Follette law and other measures he says keep America out of world merchandise competition in a Monday noon Transportation club luncheon address.
A Canadian Pacific port reports the Mariechen, four-masted iron ship loaded with sugar, puzzling officials who suspect it may be an enemy vessel because of its Finnish origin and its Russian flag.
M. Caulkina of Patterson-McDonald shipyard urges Seattle’s supremacy as a world port be maintained and improved, stressing the need for the name Seattle to appear on the stern of ships built in the city.
A Tacoma Municipal Employes union seeks a flat $25 monthly salary increase for city hall staff from September 1. The demand, presented to Public Works Commissioner H. Roy Harrison, signals a potential strike as other commissioners are to receive similar schedules.
Gen Gerald Paul Pau today became head of the French diplomatic mission to Australia after the sudden death of Albert Metin. A cable from Paris ordered Pau to take charge and proceed at once. Metin's body is en route to France.
Sweeping forward on two fronts totalling 77 miles in width, forest fires threaten homes in Ely and Biwabik and approach Virginia. Miners, foresters, and fire departments from Virginia, Ely, and Biwabik fight to prevent the blazes entering the towns.
Division No 7 of the Patriotic Service Council will meet with members and friends Wednesday night at Broadway High School to view a special moving picture feature. Division No 2 will be addressed by United States District Attorney Robert C Saunders on Wednesday at Thorne Hall.
Bon Marche workers numbering 650 were entertained last Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. Frank McDermott at Far-A-Way, a social event reflecting company staff hospitality and community ties.
Items include white novelty handkerchiefs with embroidered corners and colored borders at 2 for 25¢. Plain linen with narrow hem 15¢. Peekaboo silk handkerchiefs 3 for 35¢. Embroidered novelty kerchiefs with bluebird and other designs 3 for 50¢. MacDougall-Southwick, First Floor.
Advertises heavy ribbed hose at 25c each or 2.75 per dozen with reinforced toes and heels. Silk Lisle and mercerized hose listed from 50c to 85c with multiple size ranges and color options. Also promotes Wayneknll Pony Stockings and girls' hose bundles with bulk pricing and sizes 6 to 10.
Catalog listing for boys and girls clothing items includes fleece lined and wool union suits in various sizes and prices, cotton and wool blends, and Vests with neck and sleeve options. Footwear features Misses and Children shoes with multiple heel types and materials, offering sizes up to 13 and beyond.
Made of velvet clipped beaver velour panne velvet and khaki cloth tams are popular with many models. Grosgrain ribbon trims create bows bands and streamers. Tassels pompons embroidery and velvet flowers decorate simple attractive styles in black navy brown khaki cherry gold and dark blue.
Catalog listing details coats for girls in sizes 6 to 14 with military and dress designs, prices from 9.50 to 45.00. Includes rain coats for 8 to 16 at 6.50 to 7.50 and rain capes, plus middy dresses in heavy white twill at 3.95. Fabrics cited include broadcloth serge corduroy tibelines melton velvets.
Hair bow ribbons Dorothy Dainty in white pink and blue sold by the yard at 75 cents. Moires and taffetas in popular shades priced per yard at 25 35 and 50 cents. Plaids stripes checks Dresden and floral fabrics also sold by the yard at 25 and 5 cents. All hair bows tied free of charge. First floor.
Navy serge middy dresses feature pleated skirts collar and cuffs with white braid priced at 0.90. Middies skirts and bloomers sold separately at 4.95 for the garment.
A catalog style notice for schoolgirl sweaters and coats featuring Easy-to-Wear wrap models, slip-on designs with sailor collars, and border trims. Color combinations include salmon green turquoise and yellow with contrasting borders. Prices range from 5.00 to 8.50. MacDougall-Southwick, Third Floor.
Prices list dull calfskin and patent colt shoes with welted leather soles in multiple lasts and sizes. Men's ranges include 10 to 18 percent, 1 to 6, and 11 to 2 with prices from 3.50 to 5.00. Boy sizes 6 to 12 and 8 to 12 feature welted soles and spring heels at 3.25 to 3.75. Fifth Floor.
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