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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1919

Page

12

WETS PUSH FIGHT AT CALIFORNIA WET CONVENTION

California wet federation opens its final session in San Francisco planning to unite anti prohibition forces. Resolutions call for a statewide referendum against national prohibition with cooperation from the California Grape Protective Association hotel and cafe interests and brewers in the push.

California Wet Federation California Grape Protective Association

Rickenbacker Appears to Ovation in House Gallery

Capt. EF. Rickenbacker, famed American ace, drew a hearty ovation when he showed up in the house of representatives gallery to observe debate on a navy bill in Washington.

Washington EF. Rickenbacker House of Representatives

Thoughts Shape Action Through Choice and Focus

A reflection on how nourishing certain thoughts directs behavior toward improvement while negative thoughts lead to distraction, underscoring the link between mindset and outcomes. The wording emphasizes restraint and the power of disciplined thinking to drive beneficial acts.

Bulletin on Aid Offered Disabled Soldiers and Sailors

Public library bulletin summarizes U S government and Red Cross support for disabled veterans. It outlines medical care, reconstruction hospital treatment, early and permanent artificial limbs, disability compensation, training for skilled jobs, and placement services by the federal board for vocational education and the employment service. It notes home support by Red Cross and employer and union involvement, emphasizing self-reliance and community integration.

United States Red Cross Institute For New York City Douglas C. McMurtie Ballor Ita U. S. Army U. S. Navy Bureau of War Risk Insurance Army Navy Federal Board For Vocational Education Congress United States Employment Service American Red Crows Home Service Section American Red Cross Red Cross America A. KE. F

Port to Hold First of Monthly Meets

A port commission approved a resolution for an open meeting of public port shipping men at the Bellest dock February 26 for discussion of maritime problems and for future meetings on the first Monday of each month. Private shipping interests are excluded.

Bellest Seattle Port Commission

Snyder Returns to Seattle Office

Bd C Snyder a special representative of the director general of the United States employment service returned to Seattle yesterday after a trip through Northwestern states to coordinate the work of the United States employment service.

Bd. C. Snyder United States Employment Service Seattle

Bungalow Aprons and Coverall Aprons Feature Front Fastening

The Basement Store showcases front-fastening enveloping aprons in light blue or pink percale with checked trim. Prices are $2.50 for the coverall style and $1.65 for the bungalow aprons, which are roomy enough to wear over a dress or substitute for a house dress in light percale patterns.

Strap-back Purses Feature Silk-Lined Leather Styles

Popular purses priced at $1.00 each highlight prevailing leather styles. Available in purple black tan brown and shaded effects with silk makeup lining. The Basement Store offers these affordable fashion items.

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New Slip-on Veils 25 Each

HESE convenient easy to adjust veils available in taupe purple navy and black at 25 cents each.

Marabou Neckpieces Sell Fast at Basement Store

The Basement Store offers all marabou neckpieces and marabou and ostrich styles priced at 7.50 dollars each. Fluffy warmth and light weight drive their popularity.

Handkerchiefs on sale at 12 4c each in lawn fabric

Advert shows women's handkerchiefs priced at 12 4c each. Describes lawn handkerchiefs with initials or colored roll edge and embroidered corner, size 12M%¢, limited details on variety and stock.

Georgette Crepe Offered in Varied Pastel and Dark Shades

Forty inch wide Georgette Crepe offered at 1.50 a yard in pastel hues and rich dark colors including navy taupe beaver brown purple burgundy and black.

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Sweater Yarn Sale At The Basement Store

OMEN who begin to knit now will be ready for the season when the colorful sweater reigns. Sweater Yarns in Zephyr, Shetland Floss, Knitting Worsted, Art Wool and Saxony varieties in Rose Tan Gray Pink Yellow Green Delft blue Turquoise Purple Geranium and two tone colorings 30¢ ball. The Basement Store.

Saxony Delft

Low Price Comforters Offered at Basement Store

An unusually low price is listed for full size heavy comforters with silkeline coverings in attractive patterns and soft cotton fill. Sale price noted at 2.95 dollars.

Pride and the peril of wealth in reconstruction

A preacher warns that pride greed lust and power threaten society during reconstruction after a cataclysm. He cites Noahs drunkenness and compares biblical judgment to modern upheaval, saying wealth can hasten revolution and arrogance invites downfall.

Hats Make Fine Fashion For The Home Milliner

The new black untrimmed hats simplify millinery work at home with dainty faces in Rose Beige and Jay blue. The piece highlights easy crafting and color options for home sewers and hat makers.

New Silk Petticoats at 4.95

AFFETA offers exceptionally soft silk Petticoats with deep flounces and plaited edges. Waistlines are adjustable by elastic and the garments are described as well-made in a wealth of tasteful effects priced at 4.95.

Silk Garment Details Highlighted in Varied Shades

The description notes garments crafted with meticulous shirrings cordings and accordion plaitings on flounces. Color options include Black Cerise Copenhagen Royal blue Emerald Navy Purple and Gray with a price of 1.95 dollars.

Cerise Copenhagen Royalblue

Milk Dealers to Meet in Butte Northwest Convention

Delegates from the Seattle Milk Dealers association will travel to Butte for the Northwest convention of milk dealers set for February 13 14 and 15. The meeting will gather dairy industry officials to discuss regional affairs and trade issues.

Butte Seattle Milk Dealers’ Association Northwest Convention of Milk Dealers

Accuse Brothers of Killing Chinese In Washington

Police accuse T. I. Van and Z. S. Van, two brothers, in a homicide case in Washington. The brief report outlines investigators and possible motives as they pursue charges.

Washington T. I. van Z S van

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