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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1918
Page
2
Linen Gift options become a permanent household keepsake. The Gray Linen Shop offers heavy Irish linen cloths in Thistle Carnation and Rose patterns in 72 by 72 inch sizes. Irish Filet lace edged cloths with cotton centers measure 46 inches, ideal for dining tables.
A man who lost his medal last week in Seattle received it back Monday from a stranger who found it on Occidental avenue near Yester Way. The medal was awarded by the First Methodist Episcopal Church.
City and capital issues committee move to approve 1.74 million for department extensions including 500 thousand for water system upgrades and a storage reservoir at Swan Lake. Also seeks 150 thousand for elevated railway completion and 200 thousand for Kant Marginal way bonds amid six to two vote.
C. C. Sprague, noted butterfly collector, testifies he was unable to work for two years due to indigestion and back pain. After trying many medicines, Tanlac reportedly brought rapid relief, enabling full recovery and return to work and fieldwork. The ad attributes the product to Bartell Drug Stores in Seattle.
Portland man Davis is under arrest in connection with an $18,600 bank robbery at a Portland Oregon East Side bank. Lola Baldwin, a former Portland policewoman, identified Davis, tailed him in a car, and signaled officers to seize him. Davis allegedly confessed. his wife aided in locating the missing money.
A 1918 piece explores unwritten social codes shaping marriage. Martha Palmer discusses neighborly surveillance, gender expectations, and the idea that sex is a public concern, revealing how these "fences" affect personal choices and relationships.
The 1918 Seattle Christmas season boosts store traffic and sales with deals on brass and mahogany desk clocks from $2.40 to $10.00, bedroom and alarm clocks, and wrist watches. Timed promotions emphasize substantial discounts on $15, $25, and $32.50 pieces, plus a gold square watch at a marked reduction.
Ay JILET shows handsome gift boxes on a bh table at the rear of the store. A three piece set of heavy silver plate can be bought for 10.06 dollars. White ivory sets go for 15.00 dollars. Elaborate dressing table sets are offered at 25.00, 25.09 and 50.08 dollars.
Oregon City, Ore. Dec. 17. William E. Lindau in custody, with Wife No. 2 as witness for the prosecution. Wife No. 1, seeking her first husband, followed him to Portland and back, admitting she has another husband and never divorced Lindau.
Washington December 17 All questionnaires returned to local draft boards will be kept as statistical records. Nearly all men 18 to 46 filled out the forms placing themselves at government service in the emergency. Exceptions are those near age 45 who were to receive questionnaires. Unfilled forms before the armistice are sent back to the provost marshal general. Sealed for reference, they will aid the war risk insurance bureau in checking soldiers due for injury or service and may record eligibility for veterans organizations after service ends.
A brief note questions whether a single dollar can secure a one-year Red Cross membership, prompting readers to consider the value and benefits of joining.
London reports that Lieut. Gen. Jan Christian Smuts has resigned from the war cabinet, saying the termination of the war removes the need for his services. The notice comes via the Express.
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