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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1919

Page

14

Apron Dresses in Short Sleeve Percale with Stripe Trim

Brief Blytheville assortment offers apron dresses in blue or pink percale with plain and novelty stripe trim. Short sleeve design priced at $1.65.

Officials Robbed of Favorite Sport

County deputy sheriffs and prosecutors are about to be detached from one of their joys. Dr W M Dehn of the University of Washington chemistry department will teach them to detect liquor without tasting it. His first class in alcoholic analysis will meet in the university laboratories Thursday night.

Soldiers of First to Arrive Saturday

The First division troops aboard the transport Pastores will land Saturday at Hoboken. Ninety officers and 30 enlisted men form the initial units, part of 1,473 officers and men aboard the ship that left Frost August 21 including several casual companies.

New York Pastores Debarkation Hoboken Frost

Labor Day Benefit Picnic at Fortuna Park

Shipbuilders promote a Labor Day benefit picnic at Fortuna Park to aid Theodora Home located at 6559 25th Ave N.E. The event promises prizes for all ages and a Beata run every half hour from Lescht Park, inviting community members to attend and support the charity.

Fortuna Park 25Th Ave. N. BE Labor Day Baby Beata Lescht Park

Editor’s Miaiil Editor The Star On Japan and the border

W W W Mor an argues for strong action on the Pacific coast Japanese issue and southern border. He outlines a program involving Mexican sovereignty, large military use, and eventual repatriation of Japanese laborers. He compares U S policy to European powers and urges decisive U S action to stop alleged threats.

the Star Philippines Japan Star Pacific Pacific Coast Mexico United States Army Navy United States Washington England France Maly Germany Ccase Uncle Sam L. Moran

Letter to the editor urges action over Japanese influence and ownership

BEV. LAWHEAD of Fifth Ave. N. E. and 29th St writes to The Star alleging Japanese control of hotels and markets. He claims hotels are run by whites to mask Japanese ownership, accuses health and market practices of being unsanitary, and urges continued scrutiny and action before white workers and returned soldiers are harmed.

the Star Miller Freeman Freeman Antill Bev Lawhead Fifth Ave N. E 29Th St

He Trusts Them

The Star editorial argues that despite the debate over the Japanese, trade with Japan is desirable. It notes transportation costs and tariff issues tied to importing goods and suggests Japanese adoption of Western standards will increase demand for white consumer products.

The Star Japan

The Basement Store Stockings Ad Offers White and Black Cotton Options

MISSES FINE-RIBBED WHITE COTTON STOCKINGS of season able weight sizes 6 to 10 35¢ pair. BOYS BLACK COTTON STOCKINGS of medium weight ribbed weave sizes 6 to 11 40¢ pair. The Basement Store.

Women’s Cotton Union Suits 85 at The Basement Store

Women’s Swiss ribbed cotton union suits in ankle length with low neck and sleeveless band top. Sizes 36 and 38 priced at $1.00. Basement Store offers this affordable undergarment in a simple retail label.

Marabou Neckpieces Attractively Priced At Five Fifty

Light weight cape style Marabou Neckpieces serve as warm wraps with cloth or silk frocks. Available plain or ostrich trimmed with ribbon and cord ties priced at 5.50. Also featured daily at basement store are white papers and 24 sheet boxes of Pollu blue stationery with envelopes at 25 cents.

Views on race and work ethic from H B Kelson letter

A letter from H B Kelson at 1016 Broadway argues that colored people and Japanese workers should be integrated into better jobs and unions. He contends white standards of living rise with effort, condemns scabbing, and urges applying the Golden Rule to recognize humanity andworthiness in minorities.

H. B. Kelson

Rapid Vegetation Growth in Polar Regions Linked to Electric Currents

A study attributes swift plant growth in polar regions to strong atmospheric electric currents. Researchers note that increased electrical activity may influence soil moisture and nutrient availability, accelerating vegetation expansion in these areas.

Polar

Drapery Fabric Remnants Reduced at The Basement Store

Attractive opportunity to save on Drapery Remnants ranging from one-half yard to six yards in Fancy Series Silkeline and heavy madras in blue green rose and brown Cretonnes and Marquisettes for many home uses All underpriced by The Basement Store

The Pajanion Sleeping Garment for Men

The Pajanion is a one piece striped outing flannel pajama suit with military collar and buttoned ankle priced at 2.50. White outing flannel night shirts trimmed with colored silk braid double breasted military collar sizes 16 to 19 priced at 2.25. The Basement Store.

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