Fall urges rapid arid lands reclamation and reform
Secretary Fall submits a report urging strong federal action to reclaim arid western lands for homesteads and employment. He cites 200,000,000 unreserved acres and potential royalties, calls for reduced bureau red tape, and wants consolidation to speed titles and pensions amid economic strain.
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What's Immodest in Feminine Wear Pastor Answers
Newark, Dec. 6. The Rev. Dr. Alexander Cairns, a Newark pastor, defines immodesty in feminine wear as dress that reveals knees or ankles, exposes slender arms, tight skirts, low necklines, or back winging the imagination, highlighting what is inappropriate for public view.
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Newark
N. J
Alexander Cairns
Agitation Over Narcotics Ordinance in Olympia Spurs Action
Olympia authorities push for a narcotics possession and disposal ordinance as Prosecutor Fullerton grapples with arrests of peddlers and fiends he cannot charge. Civic groups plan a charity ball midweek to aid destitute Christmas relief in Olympia and nearby areas. Walla Walla hosts Buyers' Week through December 10 while smallpox cases rise to 45 across 25 families. Unemployment climbs as dozens seek work from Mayor Hill’s office. In Lewiston Idaho, Capt Ephraim W. Baughman, 846, veteran Northwest steamboat captain, dies at Moscow Idaho.
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Fullerton
Lewiston
Idaho
Ephriam W. Baughman
Northwest
Moscow
Hawaii Sugar Industry Faces Setbacks in Congress Delays
The piece notes Hawaii's sugar sector suffers from a downturn tied to congressional inaction. It cites failure to amend immigration law to allow temporary Coolie labor and to extend educational benefits, causing regret over missing protections and staffing options.
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Hawaii
Congress
42 inch Stamped Continental Pillow Case Tubing
Colorful 42 inch pillow case tubing offered at $1 per pair. Also 44 inch stamped luncheon sets with six napkins at $1 per set. Colored linen handkerchief squares offered 7 for $1. Located on the Fourth Floor.
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Continental
Stationery Sale Ad for Regular and Deckle-Edge Paper
An ad notes high grade paper in Oak or Sylvan finish with deckle edges. It lists 102 sheets and 75 envelopes in white buff pink and pearl gray. Price shown as Regular 2.35 and sale 1.00. Located on First Floor.
Silverware and bon bon dish sale on fifth floor
Bargain offer on silverware items including butter tubs and bon bon dishes in good quality silver plate with glass linings. Regular price 1.50, now 1 including government tax. Fifth Floor.
Creepers and Rompers Dollar Day Sale
A Dollar Day special features pink and blue clever little styles with checks stripes gingham and handwork. Available on the second floor.
Mercerized Lisle Stockings Offered in Multiple Colors
200 pairs of Mercerized Lisle stockings with wide elastic leg and reinforced foot. Available in black white and cordovan. Firat Floor.
Children's Dress Offer With Bloomers in Plain Colors
A children’s dress sale features one style with bloomers in plain colors pink blue and mais with black feather stitching. Available sizes range from 2 to 6 years.
Hairbow and Sash in pink and blue satin ribbon
Hairbow and sash in shell pink and blue satin. 2 yards long, 5.5 inch width. Sold at regular yard price. Bows tied without extra charge.
Leather Beauty Case Purchase Deepens Stock Mix
A special purchase adds 288 genuine leather Beauty Cases in assorted colors. Each case includes three piece fittings and a full size mirror, expanding display options for customers.
Baby Gift Selections Priced At One Dollar Each
Attractive groups of hand painted novelties record books tiles hot water bottles and brush and comb sets offered at one dollar each. Selection highlights value and variety for gifting needs with all items priced at a dollar.
National Hair Nets Sale Under One Dollar
Bargain offer on hair nets with National brand priced at one dollar each. Regular price listed as one fifty with a guarantee of real oo nets available in multiple colors and a pack of twelve nets offered.
Photo Album Offer In Store Display
A sale item offers loose leaf photo albums at 1.5 by 7 inches with flexible imitation leather covers. Regularly priced at 1.35 dollars. Located on the Kodaks First Floor.
Rag Rugs in plain and hit and miss styles
Two brown pink and blue rugs offered to one customer. End borders described. Fourth Floor listing notes plain and hit and miss patterns suitable for mista.
Gloves Sale Promises Low Prices at Walker Washables
A special purchase offers two glove sizes 514 and 6 as well as two clasp fabric gloves in beaver and gray. About 150 pairs available on the first floor.
Dollar Day Tie Offer Sparks 2500 Special Items
In a special purchase these ties were priced at 1.45 but on Dollar Day the retailer offers 2500 of them for one dollar each, highlighting a limited quantity sale.
Handkerchiefs on sale for two for a dollar
Linen handkerchiefs offered at 2 for 1 in the store edition. Initiated designs advertised at 75 cents each after last season price of 1.25. Limited stock noted with emphasis on spring sale and value for shoppers seeking pure linen.
Just 144 Men's Shirts in Dollar Day Sale
A sample shipment of 144 men's shirts offered at $1.50 each arrives for Dollar Day. The lot features printed oxfords and printed madras in sizes 14 to 17 and is offered by the Men's Section on the first floor.
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Madras
Unbleached Sheeting Sparks Bargain on Quality Fabric
Unbleached sheeting offered in 3 yard bundles at 1.55 per yard with best standard quality. Also advertised is bleached sheeting 54 inches wide priced on second floor, highlighting value for home sewing and household use.
Pillow Tubing Deliveries Fuel Textile Trade
Pillow tubing items listed include two units described as high quality along with 290 yards of material. Additional stock notes show 45 inch wide pillow tubing fabric suitable for upholstery use.
Pillow Cases 42x36 Inches Sold Low Price
Four pillow cases offered at one dollar for a limited time. Quality cases measure 42 by 36 inches and are described as good value.
Plisse Crepe Gown Lengths Offered in Colors
Catalog advertises 200 gown lengths of plisse crepe fabrics in desirable patterns and colors. Each length priced at 1 dollar regular, with yarns included.
Christmas Cards at a Dollar in Boxed Sets
A boxed selection of Christmas cards sells for $1 per box, containing 15 cards with envelopes. Regular price $2. Located on the First Floor.
Brilliant Bracelets Dollar Day Offer
A Dollar Day sale features Brilliant Bracelets priced at one dollar each, regularly two fifty. The bracelets are described as non tarnish silverite with a flexible base, promoted as a smart gift option.
White Outing Fabric Auction? Eight Volumes Sold
A catalog line lists White Outing, 8 volumes for sale at $1 each, featuring 2 000 yards of 27 inch White Outing Flannel.
Outing Flannel Sale Includes White and Fancy Fabrics
Readable text notes a sale on Outing Flannel fabric in 6 yard pieces and 1,890 yards of good weight fleecy material. Prices listed as 20c and 25c, with regular prices shown as 6 and 25 cents.
Batiste Gown Lengths Offered in Mercerized Fabric
Mercerized batiste gown lengths priced at 120 dollars per length. Each piece is 39 inches wide and three yards long.
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Batiste
Linen Guest Towels 2 for $1 20
All linen guest towels offered at two for one dollar and twenty cents. Constructed from fine quality plain linen huck toweling with ends hemstitched in a wide spoke stitch. Durable, premium stack of towels suitable for decor or guest use.
Turkish Towels Sale Opens with 2 for 1 Offer
Local ad lists 264 Turkish bath towels available in plain and fancy styles at two for one, with regular prices stated as 65 and 75 cents each. The notice mentions good quality towels and notes a limited selection.
Fagey Scarfs Offer Two for One Dollar
Bargain scarf sale features 860 embroidered scarves with scalloped edges in white and colored options. Trimmed with lace and motifs. Priced at 75 cents and one dollar each.
Imported Luncheon Sets Priced at 1 865 for Thirteen Pieces
The listing offers thirteen piece luncheon sets including one centerpiece six plate doilies and six cup and saucer doilies. Regularly 1 95 per set. Describes a large variety of dainty designs and colors.
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