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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1917
Page
8
In stock early spring fabrics include 36 inch taffetas messalines peau de soie cygnes Louisines lining satins and black and white shepherd check suiting. Desirable colors and inexpensive for dresses skirts suits and sport styles with velours plaids and checks. Upper main floor The Bon Marche.
On Apron Thursday the Josephine apron debuts at 1.50 dollars. Practical coverall style aprons with half belt and piping in black and white, full size, well made from light percale. Neat bib aprons in light and dark percale edged with rick rack, displayed on the third floor of The Bon Marche.
The Bon Marche advertises three Nemo corset models designed for different figures. The stout short figure model uses Nemo relief bands and elastic gores with self reducing straps in sizes 22 to 36, No. 403 Nemo priced at 4.50. The third-floor display at 506 provides strong coutil corsets with elastic gore and semi detached straps in similar sizing.
A satirical court scene shows Pontius, Dale, and others staging a political trial to attack Oliver Erickson and the Stone, Webster, Kempster group. A messenger interrupts, revealing Public Opinion as the real judge, freeing the prisoner and sparking a curtain finale with Dale wrapping himself in the flag.
Olympia reports a proposed $915,774 request from Adjutant General Maurice Thompson for state defense while Gov. Lister backs $394,936 under existing law. The plan envisions gradual militia growth under the national defense act, needing a higher levy than the current 20-100. A $494,000 balance plus the Gov’s appropriation could near $1 million by April.
A catalog notes Untrimmed Hats with varied crowns and brims priced at 1.95. Styles include tri corners turban and roll brim sailors in brown navy black along with Milan Hemp and Black Milan Hats in multiple colors and crown shapes.
An item describes Hese Muslin Underwatista for children with reinforced seams and taped buttons for durability. Available in sizes 3 to 14 years, with mention of a showroom or location at Hasement Balesroom.
Describes a cornet style wearing apparel made of batiste with a lace trimmed top and heavy lace. Two pairs of hose supporters attached. Priced seven Fé. Basement Balesroom.
A basement salesroom advertises women’s black thread silk stockings in sizes 8 to 10 priced low per pair.
Open weave union suits with low neck and sleeveless design. Tight knee with lace trim options. Available sizes 34 to 42. Priced at 50 cents. Basement Salesroom.
Footwear advertised includes women’s low-heel boots at $2.85 a pair in patent leather or dull calf with top options, broad-toe last and one-inch heel in sizes 3 to 7. Also growing girls’ Neolin sole shoes in black or white, English-style last, button or lace, low broad heel, sizes 2 1/4 to 6, at $3.50 a pair. Basement Salesroom.
Women and misses serge dresses offered at 9.50 feature the Billie Burke look with plain and cluster box plaited effects. They have white broadcloth collars and cuffs, patch pockets and pearl buttons in beige gray purple navy or black. One shown in sketch.
Attractive selection of Otton Torchon laces in patterns suitable for fancy work and undermuslin trimming. Widths up to 2 inches priced by the yard at the Basement Salesroom.
2000 tapeless blouses priced 29c each with patent waistbands. sizes 6 to 15 years. Also 3x6 ft durable shades in olive and tan, 45c. Curtain rods 20c each, brass gooseneck 27 to 54 inches. extension rods 5 and 10c. sash rods 24 to 42 inches. Basement Salesroom G JOD.
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