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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
6
Seattle records show a shift from housing to industrial construction driven by war profits. Residents face scarce vacant homes while investment in warehouses factories and docks soars. Builders cite higher costs and uncertain war outcomes as reasons for the decline in residential projects.
Heavy Shoes crafted for hard wear with leather and heavy soles. Copper toe cap and button style. Sizes 8 4 to 11. Girls’ dress or school shoes in patent leather with cloth tops and leather soles. Neat, comfortable button style. Sizes 11 to 14 and 2.
A late delivery offers smart looking coats for big girls and new children’s coats. Rich velours zibelines and dark mixtures with large collars belts patch pockets and fur trimming appear in semi Empire and belted styles as the latest arrivals.
Readable sale notes highlight inexpensive New Year's gifts with ready to wear items and a suggestion to replace or complete Christmas omissions at reduced prices. The piece emphasizes affordable suits and small articles, urging shoppers to browse clearance lots for better fit selections.
An article urges readers to send New Year cards to all friends and relatives to start the year with warm greetings. It highlights traditional etiquette and notes that card sending remains a cherished custom in social circles.
Special low prices on women's union suits in fleece cotton and part wool, sizes 36 through 44, with various neck and sleeve styles. Children's natural gray part wool shirts and ribbed garments for ages 2 to 16, plus part wool union suits in sizes 2 to 16. Washable kid gloves in multiple colors, some slightly blemished, with adult dress gloves also offered.
Advertises grocery and deli prices including Six Crown Cluster Raisins 25c per pound six crown cluster table raisins 5-lb box 1.10 Del Monte Catsup 16 oz 17c Cooking Figs 1 lb 5c Fancy Cluster Raisins No 1 pkg 12 1c Walnuts Ungraded soft shell 1 lb 20c Apple Jelly 8 oz 9c Mayonnaise Dressing 38c lb Mincemeat 2214c Raw Boned Ham 55c lb Washington Full Cream Cheese 2 71/2c lb Make appointments with Marinello Beauty Parlors for shampoo or manicure Elliott 4100.
Special dispatch reports postal delays blamed on Postmaster General Burleson and staff cost-cutting measures. Clerks resign at high rates while wages and automatic promotions keep salaries low, drawing sharp public criticism and accusations of rotten service.
The New Washington Hotel company will add about 190 rooms by enlarging the Washington apartments. The lease and furnishings were acquired and the buildings will be thoroughly refitted to match the hotel’s standard. Manager J C Marmaduke announced the plan after the deal closed Thursday.
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