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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1917
Page
10
A compact sale listing notes men’s handkerchiefs at 1S5¢ each and 5 box half docen, pajamas at 1.75 2.25 and 2.50, nightgowns at 50¢ to $1.25, outing material in stripes, and suspenders 50¢ per pair. Strong entities include outing material Manuel and Christmas Boxes.
At a meeting of the local commission of the division of national defense American Railway association the plan targeted transpacific steamship companies. Railroad men charged ship firms deliberately accepted excess freight to boost rates and frequently crowded out space for prepaid consignments.
Lieutenant Patrick Alva O Tirten a American in the Canada Royal Flying Corps disarmed a German captain after capture in Flanders and escaped by leaping from a moving train at 30 miles per hour. He later returned to London eager to resume front line duty. A San Diego army aviation school photo shows O Brien before enlisting in the British air fleet.
A mix of small items from 1920s press reports includes a charity appeal by the Washington Children's Home Society for gifts to needy children, ship news with the Fred Baxter and H C Hansen voyages, Seattle lodge event, and New York labor and personal legal curiosities.
The Senate voted to investigate the railroad situation, directing the Interstate Commerce Committee to examine the commission’s transportation recommendations. The measure, proposed by Cummins, calls for a sweeping inquiry into the country’s interstate transport problems.
The War Bazaar features a British Recruiting Commission lecture by Lieut Dagger at the Metropolitan theatre with military music for the war movie. Patrons buy Christmas gifts at the Gold War Relief Bazaar as elaborate booths showcase knitting, toys, candy and novelties. Irene Wing shapes the arena decorations while sailors and police manage crowds at the event.
A female stockholder enters a tense Sehwyn Book Concern conference at the Congress Hotel in Chicago. Mrs Waverly disrupts the meeting to assert her control over her husband Dick and the family business, provoking mixed reactions from the 50 men present as the custody of company decisions hangs in balance. The scene ends with her resolve to spill the beans.
The Art Needlework Section showcases ready to give articles including Book Ends with Chinese embroidery and gold galloon priced at 8.50 a pair. Hand-decorated Silk covered Candy Boxes in multiple colors 0.50 each. Cretonne Umbrella Holders in gift box 0.75. Wood Candy Pails priced 1.10 to 2.25. Silk-covered Wood Candy Pails 3.25 to 4.00. Framed Pictures feature famous paintings and hand colored photographs of Mount Rainier Lake Chelan and more.
The Aristocrat Gillette Set in French Ivory with 12 blades and a $5.00 price leads a line of gifts in the men’s toilet wares. The U S Service Set and the Officers Shaving Set range from $5.00 to $7.00 with accessories like mirrors, brushes, and leather cases. Other items include brushes, combs, toilet waters, and manicure sets priced from 25 cents to $12.50. First Floor.
The UK Housewares section showcases practical gifts for the woman of the house. Popular items include coffee percolators, electric irons, toasters, electric grills, casseroles, fireless cookers, electric heaters, vacuum sweepers, bathroom fixtures, andirons, and fire screens.
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