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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1920

Page

2

Officials say no raids on private homes for liquor

District Attorney Saunders and state officials say they will not issue warrants to enter private homes under Prohibition without evidence of actual liquor sale. Police and prosecutors in Seattle stress restraint and say home manufacturing for personal use is not targeted. Local Prohibition Director McDonald confirms no policy of entering homes without violation evidence.

United States Saunders Prohibition Fred C Brown the Star William Searing U. K ALD Fair State Prohibition Donald A. McDonald Seattle Washington

Vice Presidential Hopeful Voices At Rally And Meetings

Tonight at 800 Arena Franklin D Roosevelt campaigns as democratic candidate for vice president. The executive board of the Slat Division Association plans a second Battle of the Argonne anniversary celebration. On Saturday a group affiliated with former labor will host Robert Whitaker to discuss The Land the Tool and the Constitution. John Newton Lyle of New York addresses the King County Democratic club on Dominant Issues of the Cameron and What Constitutes Real Americanism.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Pata Slat Division Association Neon—Good Kata Committee of 48 Labority Robert Whitaker Neen—Meves John Newton Lyle New York League King Country Democratic Club

Quarrel Victim Buried Friday in Lakeview Cemetery

Charles Johnson killed in a quarrel over a missing jug of liquor in his West Waterway home Monday evening was buried Friday at Lakeview cemetery. Funeral services were held at the Bonney-Watson company at 1 o clock under the Sailors union and Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Charles Johnson West Waterway Lakeview Cemetery Sailors’ Union Order of Eagles Bonney- Watson Company

Troop Trains Move to Camp Lewis from Camp Dodge

Eighteen special trains bring Fourth division units to Camp Lewis Washington from Iowa Camp Dodge. The Thirty first brigade artillery including the 67th 68th and 59th regiments at Camp Lewis conducts a vigorous recruiting campaign aimed at bolstering Northwest garrison strength.

Camp Dodge Iowa Camp Lewis Thirty-first Brigade 67Th 68Th 59Th

Mrs Lillian Small Dies of Heart Failure

Mrs Lillian Small wife of Howard W Small of the city health department and Seattle resident for 28 years died Thursday afternoon at friends home Pleasant Beach from heart failure. She was 49 and known for relief and charitable work and belonged to St James cathedral residing at 710 Dakota St. The body is at Bonney Watson funeral plans pending. Also Mrs J D Bonar of Waterville died suddenly while resting at Columbus Sanitarium after living in Seattle much of 10 years and traveling widely.

Lillian Small Howard W. Small City Health Department Seattle Friends Pleasant Beach Small St. James Cathedral Dakota St Bonney Watson J. D. Bonar Waterville Columbus

Vivienne Chooses Hartley Amid Secrets and Subterfuge

In a languid courtship tale, Vivienne wavers over Hartley's city life as Townsend confronts them. Hartley vows to remove his rival and secure Vivienne, who agrees to join him after resolving the rival's interference. The scene shifts to Floralhurst as Hartley arrives home to shocking domestic news and a return to the Montgomery connection.

Hartley Townsend Vivienne Heloise

Bon Marche Aims for Satisfactory Economical School Clothes

The Bon Marche presents itself as a long established clothing retailer specializing in school garments. It emphasizes extensive experience and a goal of economical, satisfactory uniforms for school children, promising notable savings for customers.

Boys All Wool School Suits Highlighted in Store Ad

A newspaper ad promotes boys clothing with all wool school suits at 15 dollars and knickers, plus corduroy suits from ten to twelve fifty. It features gray brown green and blue mixtures, belted or fitted backs, pockets, alpaca lining, and related items like caps and knickers. The Boys section is on the upper main floor.

Bon Marche Weekend Food Sale Highlights

Saturday specials include strawberry conserve 34 cents, Bon Marche wieners 29 cents per pound, pork sausage, cream cheese 31 cents per pound, thermopack containers 1.50 for 2 quarts, 3.50 for 2 quarts, select kippered salmon 28 cents per pound, mayonnaise 44 cents per pound, orange marmalade 33 cents per pound. Upper Main Floor offers Bon Marche Bread 10 and 15 cents, finger rolls 20 cents per dozen, butter horns 7 cents each, devil food cakes 95 cents, Bon Special Coffee 50 cents per pound or 2 pounds for 90 cents. Lunch counter features 40 cents items.

Bon Marche Washington Angel

Bon Marche School Shoes Offer Bargains on Calf Leather

The Bon Marche advertises boys and girls school shoes in gunmetal calf leather and tan grain calf. Styles include lace and Blucher round toe designs with durable oak soles and heels. Prices range from $4.00 to $6.75 across sizes 1 to 13 to 7. Upper and lower main floor listings call out different lines and discounts.

BON Marche Vici

Silk and Hosiery Specials at Bon Marche

Hosiery and undergarments section highlights priced offers including Silk Stockings at 1.35, Lisle Stockings in black white and brown, cotton stockings, half socks, and various children's and women's Union Suits. Silk Gloves Milanese style offered for 1.25 with color options. Upper Main Flo.

Hildren BON Marche Opees

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