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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1919
Page
16
On Movey Day 200 Coats and Dresses are offered at 12.50 each. The coats are Thibet and plush trimmed, belted and semi belted in sizes 36 to 44 and 48 to 54. Dresses are navy serge wool in five models, trimmed with braid buttons and embroidery in sizes 16 to 46.
A sale offers 500 women's petticoats at 1.98 each, featuring silk finished percalines fancy flowered prints plain heather blooms and Burton colonials in regular and extra sizes. Large selection with substantial savings for shoppers seeking versatile undergarments.
A sale on apron dresses offers four styles in percale with light and dark colors. Available patterns include stripes, checks, and broken plaids at a very low price. Dresses designed for practicality and durability.
The balance of this summer's stock of Dolmans and Capes is grouped for quick disposal tomorrow at ten dollars each.
At an election in Spokane on August 26 voters refused a 15 percent wage increase for all city employees and rejected a proposed 25 percent rise for firemen and police. The ballot drew a light turnout as petitions had sparked the measure.
The peak of Teneriffic in the Canary Islands casts a sea-spanning shadow extending about 50 miles offshore.
A note lists Boldt's eateries at two city locations, 1414 3d Ave downtown and 913 2d Ave, prompting readers to visit either site for meals.
At Pantages this week The Three LacGroha display a fast moving acrobatic act highlighted by a contortionist. The Kremlin in Moscow features Maurice Golden and a Russian troupe with intricate Moscow style dance. Also on bill are Chisholm and Breen in Her Cave Man with Marie Fitzgibbons and the Panama Trio showcasing singing and dancing.
The daily weekday matinee price for children is 19 cents while evenings Sundays and holidays are 15 cents. Performances continue with free balloons on Saturday matinees.
Two more air racers left Mineola on the return to Toronto in the international air derby. Wallace Young and Lieut. C B Palmer began at 8 35 and 9 29 respectively. Capt. A B E Simonin led New York flyers into Albany earlier after a 66 minute flight. About 25 planes were expected to check in at Syracuse amid stormy weather.
The Fleet Welcome Committee housing division pleads for 20000 beds in Seattle as 124 are registered in 12 days. Chair Jim Lansbury warns civic reputation suffers if registrations do not speed up. Headquarters at 705 Commercial Building or via Elliott 2432 for registration.
Mrs Minnie Meiss reports her husband George H Meiss with their 4 year old son vanished from the Fairfield hotel about four months ago She describes him as five feet ten inches tall and 165 pounds The note includes her address 145 Melrose Ave and references a divorce settlement.
The U S civil service announces a subclerical examination in Seattle on Sept. 27 to establish an eligible register for skilled laborers in the Seattle post office service. Age 20 to 50, men only. Salary 1035 dollars per year. Applications at 203 Post Office Building.
Mrs. N. C. Cameron of 3822 24th Ave West says she would know her purse if recovered as it bears a tag for Clawton Brewing Association. She doubts she can identify two $5 bills inside. The black silk purse disappeared at the Liberty Theatre Tuesday night.
A local postoffice faces a shortage of carriers and clerks per Superintendent of Mails Perkins. Eight mail carriers and six clerks are needed for immediate duty, with no civil service exam required unless the applicant seeks a permanent position.
A novelty musical act by Dorsch and Russell closes a strong bill of acts, rounding out an entertaining program with light, upbeat performances tonight.
Haw thor ne's seven member troupe headline the Palace Hip show with diverse numbers in wit song comedy and dance. Cornalla and Weber perform fast tumbling acrobatics while Rob White features battlefield bird mimicry. Becker Adams Billy Wolgast and Mason Murray contribute singing yodeling saxophone strength feats and eccentric comedy acts.
London maintains a force of 23,000 officers patrolling more than 4,000 miles of streets and roads and safeguarding at least 1,250,000 houses and shops across the metropolis.
Fine linen table cloths with satin finish offered at reduced Money Day sale prices. Limited quantities shown including 6 units of 70x72 inch cloths and 72x90 inch wine color items. No matching napkins available.
Tomorrow moves the annual Movey Day sale to clear odd sizes and damaged stock. Fraser-Paterson expects fresh, new, and exceptional purchases for the monthly stock lighting across all sections. Dress goods and lining remnant specials marked for clearance on the first floor.
A 9.00 matting line offers fine woven mattings on steel frames with strong handles in 24 and 26 inch sizes, priced 7.50 to 8.50. Walrus Grain Cowhide Bags priced 5.00. Well made trunks with strong locks and catches, 36 inch size 15.00 to 21.75. Fiber Dress Trunks at 17.75 with two trays.
A school girls dress collection features heavy quality ginghams and chambray in plaid stripes and plain colors. Special for Money Day with prices around $2.95 in the Girle section on the Third Floor.
A fragmented notice reports dresses priced at five dollars each, with text indicating a sale or clearance affecting a group of girls. Details are incomplete but imply a charitable or school related context.
Gingham dresses in plaid and solid colors green blue tan pink priced at 1.65 each. Girls' Section third floor offers new fall shades including emerald taupe purple navy brown black and changeable colors with Money Day branding and orgs as accents.
Special purchase of women's Silk Stockings presents pure thread silk pairs at $1.50. Full fashion, double sole and garter top, sizes 8 to 10, black and cordovan. Also 1200 pairs of Lisle Stockings at 45 cents, seamless with double sole, white only, Movey Day on first floor.
A special Movey Day glove sale offers women's gloves in multiple sizes and colors. Items include two clasp silk gloves in white and gray with embroidered backs and a special Biarritz street glove line with straps or gusset inserts to be worn with loose sleeves or overcuffs.
Movey Day sale lists pink silk vests bodice style hemstitched band top and tailored band top priced at 84.00. Bloomers to match. Knit underwear section on First Floor 280 features pink and white Union Suits with varied necklines and lengths, priced per piece.
Movey Day sale offers 80 pairs of women's high shoes in narrow to wide widths from sizes 4 to 6, priced at 6.35. Boys' shoes include 18 pairs in sizes 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 with lace and button styles at 2.75. White satin slippers, low heel, one-strap, 2 1/4 to 6 priced at 3.00. Second Floor Shoe Section.
Special Movey Day offers tuxedo style sweaters with sash in rose turquoise buff peacock salmon and orchid priced at 6.95. Available on the second floor in the sweater section in sizes 34 36 38 and 40 with back-fastening bandeaux and corset items noted.
These envelope chemises are made of nainsook and trimmed with Maltese lace. Special Money Day purchase priced at 19 cents each plus muslin underwear offered on the second floor for 70 cents.
Slips on gowns priced at 1.95 each feature nain sock fabric lace or embroidery. Maaslin Underwear on the second floor offers three patterns Blue Bird plain white Victoria shape and gold band. Special for Money Day set of 10 dollars. Review canes cost 1.00 in the China section on the fifth floor.
A Movey Day sale features 500 Huck Towels at 25c each, marabou collars at 4.50 each, cretonne fabrics 36 inches wide, window shades at 65c, and lace curtains at half price. Includes bedding sheets 81 by 99 inches and chambrays 30 inches wide for school wear.
Floor coverings heavy Axminster rugs size 9x12 with deep velvety pile and patterns. Previously priced at 55.00, now offered in four Congoleum patterns including 9x12 and 9x10.6 sizes with Movey Day specials on the fourth floor rug section.
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