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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1917
Page
4
Mr. H. M. Rogers announces a sale of Walk-Over and other top brands at the Emporium. Men’s Walk-Over shoes now 1.98 with values to 4.00, ladies and misses styles from 98c to 1.89, Red Cross tops at 3.45, Florsheim men’s 3.48, heavy work shoes 2.48, all from a stock noted for high grade.
The only legitimate Emporium stock sale is set for tomorrow at Red Front Clothing Company located at 1508 1510 First Avenue just north of Pike Street and beside Liberty theatre.
The Red Front Clothing Company at 1508 10 First Avenue hosts a midweek sale offering men's suits up to 12.85 and overcoats to 9.85 with broad selections from Griffon and Collegian. Daily specials include shirts at 69c and suspenders at 17c as stock moves rapidly.
Seattle plans a big welcome for Field Co. A Washington Signal Corps unit under Capt. Jesse A. Jackson returning from eight months on the Rio Grande. A military escort will lead troops from the depot to the Armory on Second Ave. The 2 pm train arrival is noted, followed by a welcome at the Armory and a dance. Gov. Laster and Adjt. Gen. Maurice Thompson are among speakers.
Attorneys for Northern Bank & Trust Co and the state bank examiner urged a show cause privilege before Superior Judge Smith on Monday. The bank seeks court protection to finish buying 160 acres known as the Brady & Gay property for 24000 dollars connected with coal mine holdings at Issaquah.
A burglar entered the tailor shop at 308 James Avenue, owned by Steve Grossi, and took 300 yards of mixed foods and $40 in cash. Investigators pursue leads in the case.
The 22nd annual Sons of the American Revolution gathering will be held on Washington's birthday in the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Judge Ellis will preside as toastmaster at the banquet expected to draw at least 400 attendees. Washington celebrities and pioneers are listed as speakers. A wreath laying at the Washington statue on the University of Washington campus will occur in the morning with D A R cadets present.
King County legislator in Olympia received a small envelope from the city council Tuesday. Enclosed were resolutions passed unanimously Monday protesting House Bill No. 348 which would move control of city utilities from first class cities to the public service commission in Olympia.
The Norwegian ship Del Mata and the Spanish steamer Mar Adriatic were sunk, announced by Kerr Steamship Company on February 19. The incidents reduce merchant tonnage in wartime transit near New York Harbor.
Film notes list dozens of titles and stars including Robert Harron in The Bad Boy at the Liberty Bessie Love in Reggie Mixes In at the Strand Douglas Fairbanks in Reggie Mixes In The World and the Woman features Little Ethel Oakland as heroine at the Rex The White Raven at the Clemmer features William Blaisdell and a plot twist over a $5 bill The Aryan stars William S Hart and Louise Glaum at the Mission The Wax Model stars Vivian Martin at the Coliseum Max sees a submarine in Max Comes Across at the Coliseum and more listings
A brief feature on a boy archetype reminiscent of Mark Twain’s style, imagined as a character for early cinema. The narrative skims youth mischief with a humorous, lively tone.
Congress faces 11 legislative days to pass key preparedness bills totaling 871.5 million dollars. Senate action required on Fortifications 60.9M, Naval 368.5M, Army 247.0M, Military Academy 1.23M, and Sundry Civil 20.23M with potential 150M for warships and 15M increase. House already passed fortifications naval and urgent deficiency. aero planes funding debated.
Washington reports January exports reached 615,441,020 dollars, surpassing the prior record by about 160 million. The Commerce Department notes that higher prices, not volume, drove the surge.
Olympia report says the joint public utilities committee recommended Senate Bill 9 to place jitneys under the public service commission. An amendment would strike the emergency clause and keep the measure open to referendum.
Professor Hugo Munsterberg is reported dead after being stricken several months ago while addressing a Harvard class. The noted psychologist and Harvard professor had influenced reform and psychology studies internationally.
Suggestions for Washington's Birthday celebrations include rowboat and cherry branch centerpieces, baskets with flowers nuts or bonbons, and period foods. Recipes for Independence Cake and Washington Pie appear alongside colonial delicacies and themed confections.
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