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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
10
A promotional blurb explains War Savings Stamps are backed by U S wealth, earn 4 percent interest compounded quarterly, and may be redeemed at Money Order Post offices on 10 days notice with about 3 percent bonus before maturity.
A poem urges readers to buy coal now to avoid fall shortages and high prices. It notes cash shortages may force credit use and promises savings on SUIT COAT DRESS and other garments. It mentions fall readiness and names temporary stores.
An advertisement claims Oxygen Vapor cures any cold using germicidal oxygen and hydrocarbon oil. It states the process cleanses and builds the blood to resist recurrence and offers a free trial at Treatment Parloe 217-18 Heaboard Midge.
Over ai thousand four in hands every one new and purchased especially for this sale. Silks of much higher standard than is ordinarily obtainable at anywhere near this price. In bold and conservative stripes plaids and figures in bright contrasting rich dark shades. The exquisitely designed silks in these cravate came from France Italy Switzerland and the best of American looms. New designs and rich fall colorings in beautiful woven in and brocaded patterns Néckties remarkable for their harmonious colorings perfect lasting shape and wearing qualities.
Men can buy fiber silk shirts at 2.95 with permanent luster and easy care. Sizes 14 to 17 and sleeve lengths 33 34 35 inches. MacDougall Southwick Men’s Shop. Also featuring boys’ suits at 10.00 sizes 6 to 18 with knickers in trench styles in dark gray brown and blue mixtures. Third Floor MacDougall Southwick Boys’ Shop.
Silk neckwear shirts and blouses for boys shown in the boys' shop on the third floor. Neckties priced at 35¢ 50c for four in hands and 40c for windsor styles. MacDougall Southwick, Boys' branding.
French forces report capturing forty villages along a 25 mile front from Cizancourt to near Noyon and advancing on key crossings. German defenses breached on the Somme line as French troops push toward Noyon with gains from the Oise to the Aisne fronts and American units repelling counterattacks near Juvigny.
Marshal Haig announced that more than 26,000 German prisoners have been taken since August 21 and over 100 guns captured. British forces repulsed strong German counterattacks along the Scarpe and north of the Somme while maintaining pressure east of the front. Tanks aided infantry in recent battles near Oppy Vimy Gavrelle Hoiry and Fontaine Les Croiselles.
Crowder argues against a government exemption review delaying the 1919 army target. He says rapid selection is essential to meet the June 4,000,000 man program as Class 1 volunteers become available while national control over exemptions would slow the process. The fight shifts to conference as advocates seek to kill the amendment tonight.
The 8800 ton steel freighter Humhaw was launched from the Skinner Eddy shipyard on Wednesday after fifty one working days of construction. Miss Sally Harbaugh, 12, is noted as daughter of Mr and Mrs Karl M Har. Frank B Cooper, Seattle schools superintendent, says the teachers institute at Broadway High School next Saturday will be held at the Moore Theatre starting nine forty five A M.
A wartime plea urges citizens to lend money by purchasing War Savings Stamps to help fund the war effort. It contrasts default fears with a call to national service and frames buying stamps as a privilege and duty. The message is contributed by American Concrete and Shipbuilding.
United Press reports German resistance centered at Bapaume and along the Somme from Peronne to Ham and Noyon. The British press toward Bapaume, with allied forces four miles from Peronne, while fighting remains heavy at some points but largely infantry action is light. Lorraine raids failed last night. A semiofficial dispatch via Amsterdam says Germany has not conceded fully on Spain submarine demands and talks continue.
The Western Star, an 8800-ton steel vessel built by J. F. Duthie, was formally accepted by shipping board representatives after a trial showing an average speed of 14.2 knots. In Hoquiam, the Gaby, a 600-ton three masted schooner, was launched Sunday at Chilman shipyards.
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