Fresh Spring Togery at Men's Shop Window
Shoppers eye new week end wear as the Men’s Shop inside the door displays spring arrivals. The latest toggery promises fresh looks for the season and quick dressing updates.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1919
Page
11
Shoppers eye new week end wear as the Men’s Shop inside the door displays spring arrivals. The latest toggery promises fresh looks for the season and quick dressing updates.
Advertises shirts in madras silk stripe fiber silk and linen with coat style and soft cuffs. Mentions sizes 14 to 17 with sleeve measurements 34 and 35. Describes plain colored silk poplin and French made coat style shirts.
Short list details several garments with prices and sizes. Gray flannel shirts at 2.95 feature military collar and two pockets. Union suits 1.65, shanknit socks 0.45 per pair, muslin garments 1.65, and New Soiesette Pajamas 3.75 in multiple colors and sizes.
Men’s cotton handkerchiefs offered at the MacDougall-Scouthwick shop with a quarter inch edge. Prices are three for 50 cents or 45 cents per dozen. Located just inside the door.
Delegates from 70 state churches will attend a joint congress at the First Methodist Church from February 26 to March 1. Speakers include Fred B. Smith, J Campbell White, Worth M. Tippy, William Short, Grace Manners Brougham, Frederic W. Keator, Mark A. Matthews, John Williams of Pacific Coast Steel, and D. L. Behulta among others.
Edward Shortt becomes secretary of state for Ireland in the new British cabinet. Macpherson, previously at the war office, is appointed to the post.
A San Francisco misfire prompts a dramatic scene at Oakland station. An undertaker wagon was sent for a body that never arrived as a Pullman passenger steps forward claiming the message was a hospital ambulance order for a sick husband. He refused to alight.
On the U S S George Washington off the coast, President Wilson may be delayed en route to Boston by a gale and driving rain. He spent the day working aboard, appeared briefly with Mrs. Wilson, and joined a shipboard drill as crews tested abandon ship. It is unsure if he will address Congress on the league of nations, though believed likely.
Portland February 20. The sum of 37,549,970 dollars will be expended for road building over the next two years. District Engineer L Hewen, in charge of the U S bureau of public roads for Oregon Washington Montana Idaho, prepared the figures. Funds will come from federal and state sources.
Chicago Feb 20. Decision due today on the per capita contribution by 60 small packers to a new jointly owned corporation planned to compete with the Big Five for foreign trade. Formation plans were discussed yesterday with F. & Snyder, head of the meat division of the food administration.
About 300 recently naturalized citizens will be guests of the Y M C A at the annual welcome to American citizenship entertainment.
Advert stated use plain mulsified coconut oil as hair cleanser. It warns alkali in soaps dries scalp and brittles hair, recommending coconut oil for clean lather, fast rinse, and soft shiny hair. Contains cost and ease of use claims.
Victoria reports a 1030 mile nonstop flight by the Zeppelins crew. The news item notes the 1919 whaling season starting early April with vessels undergoing overhaul ready by late March. In another dispatch from San Diego, Rear Admiral Fullam announces patrols of the Bering Sea by the cruiser Vicksburg and submarine chasers.
The 100 Per Cent club will host a complimentary dinner on March 12 in the Masonic club room to honor its recent membership drive. Supreme court judges will be the guest of honor.
Lieut James Mille Eagleson of the 9th Coast Artillery dies in Newport News Virginia army hospital from pneumonia two days after homeward transport left Bordeaux France. He never saw his baby boy born during his wartime service. Survived by widow Geneva Sima, mother, three sisters Helen Jean and Margaret, and father Maj James Eagleson in France commanded Hospital No 50. Maj Eagleson reached bedside 24 hours before death. Eagleson born Seattle 1894 attended Broadway High and University of Washington class of 1917. He married in Walla Walla in November 1917. Phi Gamma fraternity and Fir Tree society member. Lived with wife in Walla Walla prior to service.
England reports progress on condensed alcohol pills and pellets intended to deliver whisky or beer in compact form. The idea envisions a bottleless still carried in clothing, offering a discreet kick. American distillers seek uses for surplus while prohibition battles loom.
An advertisement touts a noiseless Simmons Metal Bed with pressed steel corner locks and a Slumber King Spring system of elastic steel strips. The bed promises even support, no sagging, rustproof finish, and a choice of finishes to suit decor. Merchants in the community can be named upon request.
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