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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1917
Page
2
A grocery ad lists Brick Codfish A-1 brand bones. Jess fish two pound bricks. 20 cents per can for extra fine pink Salmon No. 1 cans.
The newspaper reports the popularity contest ends with retained entrants still in the race and others dropping out. The Star will list remaining names in tomorrow's issue and correct a vote total citing May Morrey of the Hotel Sorrento credited with 34 660 votes.
A virulent column argues about European monarchies, saying the Kaiser risks his throne by war posture and sub marine policies. It urges the United States to reject kings and push for democracy, claiming the war demands swift action to end monarchies.
San Francisco authorities led by District Attorney Charles M. Fickert ordered the Barbary Coast resorts closed after a prolonged anti-vice crackdown. Police, under Chief D A White, evacuated about 900 women from the district, giving them one hour to leave following disclosures by Rev. Paul Smith.
Shoes on sale include women's brown and bronze kid boots and slippers. Sizes run large with slippers reduced to 2.95 and boots to 5.45 per pair.
An exceptional value is offered for a handy carpet sweeper designed as a light weight model to clean easily under beds bureaus and furniture. Well built attractively finished and practical. Special price 1.45 Rug Section Second Floor.
Woven name labels offered for garments and household linens. Names in fast colors on cambric tape with easy sewing. Twelve dozen names sell for $2.00. one dozen for $1.25. three dozen for 85 cents. Floor
A Basement Salesroom advertises serviceable scrim curtains at $1.50 a pair. Styles include plain hem stitched borders lace edged and filet insertion in white ivory and beige suitable for any room.
Special basement sale offers wool mixtures for business and school wear. Patterns come in blue and green brown blue red and blue and black. Fabric is thirty six inches wide at 55 cents per yard.
New waists priced 95 cents and smart lingerie blouses in sheer white Gandie and voile fabrics. Laces and embroidery trim with long sleeves and large collars. Sizes 36 to 46. Basement Salesroom.
The article urges readying gardening tools for cleaning and pruning this Sumner. It notes the housewares section will have requisites after mid month if the weather is mild, including planting roses and deciduous trees, with basement storage mentioned.
Frederick and Nelson Furniture Polish prepared from our own formula is now sold in 25e and 50e bottles for family use. The polish is recommended for cleaning and polishing pianos and fine wood furniture, and it applies easily without gumming or dulling surfaces. Housewares Section, Basement.
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