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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1919
Page
18
The United Dye works argues that Japaneses own stock in multiple dye firms. It cites a worker being ousted after a visit to Japan and asserts unions influence stockholding and management at United Dye works and related firms.
New York members of the house immigration committee learned from acting commissioner B. H. Uhl that many alleged reds brought to Ellis Island from Seattle were released on bond and parole on orders from Washington. Among 64 deportation cases, 25 were deported. seven arrested on criminal anarchy charges, 25 Others remained in the United States after parole. Committee questioned why parole occurred, noting orders came from Washington.
A string of city briefs reports minor mischief and oddities. Brooklyn goat owners face fines for restraining goats at a cafeteria. A New York woman fears a bomb when an express parcel proves to be a folding table from St. Louis. In Chicago a man values his rowboat over liquor. Oregon City notes a man becoming both father and grandfather in the same hour. Los Angeles bars lounge benches to lure genuine guests. Spokane records a desertion case, Ellen Boothere’s tale guiding a divorce. Hayward parrot Eustace inspires chaos under a streetcar.
Police removed locks at 1041 King Street and Realph Pierce offices after raids linked to the Centrala massacre. Police confiscated red literature and made several arrests in both locations as rental agents requested access.
Customers fill the downstairs store as kids watch Santa complete toys and his electric train circles tunnels into his workshop. Letters pile up from young readers asking for their top wishes as the holiday scene unfolds in Seattle.
A Downstairs Store display of baby toys highlights soft woolly animals, rag dolls, and plush gifts. Rattles with fruit flowers and animals range 15c to 50c, Turkish Toweling dolls and rabbits in 50c to 159, and jointed teddy bears 85c to 4.50. Plush stuffed animals, mechanical wheels, balls, and rag dolls priced from 15c to 3.50 with various colors and fabrics.
The Downstairs Store presents Muff and Scarf Sets in Coney Fur dyed to mimic ermine kolinsky fox and more. Plush white angora options appear with astrakhan cloth, priced from 2.95 to 19.50.
Describes taffeta and moire ribbons 4 to 6 inches wide in Dresden and stripe patterns with plain colors, priced 35 to 60 cents per yard. Includes hair-bow weights and tie-up ribbons in holly pattern red and green bolts priced 10 and 12 cents. Also plain color tie-up ribbons at 1 cent per yard.
Cretonne covered handkerchief and glove boxes offered in sizes with prices, plus three drawer cabinets in multiple dimensions. The Downstairs Store advertises handy gift containers that double as keepsakes after use.
Advertisement notes Black Silk Stockings with a white stripe at the top. Strengthened with rifle heel toe and top. Sizes 8 14 to 10 priced at 1.95 a pair. Also mentions downstairs storm.
The feature describes a striking model drawing from the Russian blouse look with wide flaring sleeves a shoestring belt and a high collar trimmed with caracal or astra khan cloth. Available in Blue Tan Gray Brown Purple and Oxford for women and misses priced at 25.00.
ITTLE boxes that 4" youngsters may have for their very own and carry proudly by the tape handle in suitcase style, filled with wrapped chews which are sweetened with Washington honey. Fine for hanging on the Christmas tree, too. Priced at 1 54 to 25c per box. THE DOWNSTAIRS STORE.
680 yards of cretonnes figured lateens and novelty tickings offered at 35 cents per yard Thursday. Lengths range from 1 to 10 yards with floral designs in blue rose and tan. Savings apply to comforter recoveries cushions and bags from this assortment.
Yet they may be just as attractive as the giver wishes. Crepe de Chine models feature trimming and inserts with prices from $2.75 to $4.95. Boudoir slippers in padded silk with fur tops range 75 cents to $1.50. Women’s bathrobes in beacon cloth sell for $3.95 and corduroy house coats in several colors cost $5.00 to $6.50.
Bath robe blankets offered at 5.35 dollars each. Available unmade or finished and ready to wear, with girdle neck cord and tasteful two tone patterns. Boxes with taggled cord and frog fasteners match the price.
Accessories in Boys' Wear offer blue serge caps brown and gray mixes in sizes 64 to 71 priced at $1.00. Reversible plaid silk neckties three for $1.00. Striped Percales Ginghams and blue Chambray boys blouses sizes 6 to 16 years $1.00. Madras shirts with attached collars sizes 12 to 14 1 4 priced $1.65. Leather belts fancy buckles sizes 24 to 32. T5c.
Ell finished and serviceable Glace Gloves in gray tan and black with self stitching attractively priced at 1.95 per pair.
Women’s accessories described include mirror fitted bags for powder puffs in ribbons rosebuds gold lace and galloon priced 50¢ to 1 50. Fancy garters with shirred ribbon over elastic and boxed for Christmas range 85¢ and up. Lingerie pieces with rosebud trimming offered in sets at 50¢ and upward.
Attractive selections for gifts or personal use shown as Georgiette Blouses in White and Flesh. Trimmed with laces embroidery and hem stitching. Sizes 36 to 46 priced at 2.95.
Velvet hand bags priced at 1.75 dollars feature chain handles stripe lining built in purse and mirror tassel finish. Advertised by PRB downstairs store.
A catalog note lists The Boy Scout Series Sherman Series Douty Series and others at 35 cents each. Picture books for little tots priced from 10 to 25 cents.
TH inserts in round and oval oven-tested glass ware with silver plated frames. Seven and eight inch sizes priced from 5.00 to 9.50.
A Christmas slippers sale highlights a wide range of styles for men women and children in the Downstairs Store. Featured items include felt house slippers moccassins and kid leather slippers with prices from 1.15 to 4.00 per pair and sizes listed. A separate note mentions warm wool jersey tops and Mercerized Petticoats with various colors and lengths priced at 3.95.
Often the most desired gift tones set by two umbrella groups offering durable silk options. Silk umbrellas priced at 5 dollars and 6.5 dollars come in multiple colors with ivory tips and white ring handles. Men’s gifts include elastic-web suspenders with garters, silk dress suspenders, and silk arm bands in gift boxes priced around 1.25 to 1.50.
Attractive display of deeply cut clear glass gifts including Tall Compotes Butter Tubs Bonbon Dishes Pickle Dishes Small Celery Trays and other useful items offered at $2.95.
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