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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1920

Page

22

Magnolia Bluff Rent Dispute Turns to Signs and Dust

Magnolia Bluff grocer Mr. Shaw posts signs in his window protesting rent hikes from Mr. Johnson, a realty operator. Shaw plans to move March 1, claiming rent rose to 75 dollars from 45, while Johnson counters the signs misrepresent the deal. The feud includes: Wright & Wright lawyers, lease terms, and planned competition to deter new tenants.

John Johnson J. H. Shaw Mr. Johnson Mr. Shaw Zist Ave. N Magnolia Grocer Realtor Mrs. Shaw Mrs. Johnson Wright & Wright Wright Triah Shaw Magnolia Bluff Grocer Ada

Costs Stay Up Despite Talk by George B Waters

Washington reports that despite statements and cooperation from the attorney general’s office, food prices rose to record highs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a 97 percent increase in prices since prewar levels, with December 15 1919 data.

George B. Waters Washington D. C Attorney General's Office America Onst Bureau of Labor Matistica Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Labor Department Howard Figg Costa

Dentist bill dispute testified under daze claim

London officials heard a man testify that he paid a dentist bill while in pain and in a daze claiming the amount was excessive. The petition argued the bill and its handling before a fair price magistrate.

London

Hats Trimmed in Flower and Fruit Show New Season Style

The article highlights vivid flower and fruit trim hats paired with lightweight coats for both silk frocks and sports outfits. Featured Polo Coats show a pale tan near cream with Delft blue green rose and gray accents, offered in Polo Cloth and various fabrics priced from $22.50 to $42.50.

Evening Frock Embroidered Flouncings at The Downstairs Store

Sparkle the evening frock with silver and gold embroidery on silk net. Available in White Cerise Duck-blue Sky Mars Liberty-red Navy and Black. 18 inches wide at 2.25 dollars per yard. Bandings to match in widths 41% to 12 inches at 1.75 dollars per yard.

Sky Mars Liberty

Men’s Work Trousers At Special Prices

Downstairs Store advertises MEN'S WORK TROUSERS in heavy khaki twill with five pockets and belt loops from sizes 30 to 42 priced at 3.50. Also offers MEN'S WORK TROUSERS in corduroy brown at 5.00 and 6.00, MEN'S CASSIMERE TROUSERS in oxford gray and striped patterns from 6.00 to 8.50, and DARK-GRAY HEAVY TWILL TROUSERS at 3.00.

Chocolate Peanut Nougatines Special At The Downstairs Store

Delicious little squares of peanut brittle enrobed in rich chocolate special sold at 45 cents per pound. The Downstairs Store offers these confectionary treats to shoppers seeking a sweet bargain.

Practical pink cotton crepe garments with elastic shirring

Describes washable pink cotton crepe garments with reinforced waist and knee, priced at 50c to 75c. Also notes flesh colored heavy batistes with elastic shirring at waist and ruffled knee priced at 75c, and well cut corset in light coutil sized 20 to 29 for 50c.

Baby sleepwear with footed flannel garments

Restful little sleepers will stay warm in snug garments with feet attached. Made of soft outing flannel in blue or pink and white stripes, buttoning in back. Sizes 2 to 6 years. Price two dollars.

Trousers Cut Generously for Children 6 to 17

Generous cut trousers offered in sizes 6 through 17 years priced at $7.50. Bright sales emphasis targets families seeking durable schoolwear options.

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