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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1918
Page
4
A feature highlights W. S. S. as a campaign leader noted for business savvy and a passion for golf. The profile underscores leadership traits and community involvement reflecting a multifaceted public figure.
The article portrays Charles Henry Clarke as a key business figure and sportsman in Seattle. It notes his roles as president of Kelley Invest, director at the States government's certify operations in the district, president of Clarke Realty, and vice president of Rainier Realty, with active social and club involvement.
Discontent among street car workers grows as many drivers resign in protest. Carmen's union president W Gillhan says officials will seek labor board intervention to secure the promised wage increase, while the city cites financial constraints delaying relief.
Sunday features a Woodmen of the World picnic to aid the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund. Boats depart from 9:30 AM, forty four prizes in events, dancing at 3 PM. Full admission 60 cents, sailors and soldiers 35 cents.
A special to The Star reports The Colone Zeitung finishes its piece with a warning that continued attacks on Germans may provoke Germans in America to retaliate against Americans, labeling the current situation a public scandal.
A catalog listing smart brown calf and vici kid shoes with tan suede tops and Louis heels in sizes 3 to 7 with various widths. a black kid option with Louis heels in sizes 2 1/4 to 7. black patent vamps with gray corded silk tops in sizes 2 1/4 to 7. two tone novelty pumps in tan or gray kid. School dresses in chambray pink blue tan and pink plaid gingham, sizes 6 to 14 years.
Hand-made night gowns in fine Philippine embroidery offered at 2.75 dollars each. Brassieres in flesh color batiste with lace trim in sizes 40 42 and 44 priced at 49 cents. A vendor promotes decorative garments with detailed handwork and varied sizing.
A selection of envelope chemises priced at 1.49 features firm quality nainsook fabric with lace edge and embroidery insertions. Sizes 38 to 44. Linen brassieres with lace tops in extra large sizes, up to 52, priced at 0.79.
Infants cashmere hose priced at 19c per pair in small size and colors black red pink and sky. Women’s B I B silk lisle hose offered in shoe shades irregulars at 35c each or three for 1.00. Children’s union suits white cotton drop-seat style sizes 2 to 12 years at 65c.
The Bon Marche offers remnants of curtain scrims Marquisettes Madras Nets Swisses Cretonnes and Sunfast Madras at half price. Lengths up to 6 yards in the lot. Silkolines 18c a yard and Silkoline Comfort Coverings in tan green pink and blue, 36 inches wide. Third Floor Bon Marche.
40 Inch Fancy Voile 19c a yard with lengths to 10 yards. Some plain colors pink helio blue tan. Also Yellow Crepe 25c per yard with 1 000 yards in stock. 30 inches wide. Crepe plisse ideal for underwear. Lower Main Floor.
A local sale offers corsets reduced to 2.95 with models from C. B. a la Spirite Bien Jolie Josephine and American Lady in treco coutil and broche. Sizes 21 to 36 available in most styles. American Lady corsets discontinued lines marked down to 50 cents. High and low bust styles and Nursing Corsets also featured at 95 cents.
Men's Store offers well made shirts in woven madras percale and mercerized cloth. Soft cuff styles in sizes 14 to 17 and starched cuff styles in sizes 14 14 and 17. Located just inside the lower Second Avenue entrance.
A dry goods listing for the Bon Marche announces sales on toilet items. Prices include Aero Rubber Cushion Hair Brushes at 98¢, dressing combs The Unbreakable at 10¢, Goodrich Comb No 1851 at 45¢, Pullman Aprons $1.25, Jergens Talcum Powder 15 oz 19¢, 18 piece Ivory Sets at 14¢, assorted perfumes 25¢ to $1.50, Williams Ye Old English Soap dozen $1.40, Handy Cleaning Kit 85¢, Sterns Cough Drops 10¢.
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