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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
2
A month end sale slashes prices on muslin gowns combinations chemises skirts and drawers. Items include 95¢ gowns 1.25 to 1.98 specials and 69¢ to 95¢ drawers with reductions up to 50 percent. Third Floor sale tables feature slow sellers and odd sizes.
2,000 yards of White Goods Organdy Voile in 27 to 36 inch widths offered with 8 yard lengths. Soft White Crepe 36 inches wide suitable for underwear offered at 12.4c per yard. Dress gingham 27 inches wide in neat check stripe and plaid patterns with lengths up to five yards. Lower Main Floor.
Fourth Floor offers a month end clearance of damaged and imperfect wares. Imported china saucers, butter plates, fancy china pieces, and polishes are advertised at 5c to 25c. Damaged tinware, enamelware, and dinnerware priced at 10c, with large damaged furniture items at 25c.
Month-end specials list for groceries highlights bulk deals and price cuts. Includes Carimade Milk four-can limit per customer at 29 cents, Texas grown extra fancy head rice 20 cents for 5 pounds, Del Monte tomatoes 12 cents per No 2% can, two Pancake Flour packs for 25 cents, Italian prunes 5 pounds for 5 cents, Snider's tomato catsup large bottles 20 cents, Armour washing powder four pounds 19 cents, Del Monte sliced pineapple No 1 tall cans 11 cents each, Town Talk cider vinegar gallon 45 cents, Crystal White Soap six bars 25 cents.
In San Francisco Chinatown a year old boy known as Little Murphy Eddie Wong mimics Charlie Chaplin. He and his three sisters perform as the Singing Children guiding Chinatown parties, drawing coins for their money box as he masters silent film mannerisms and songs.
The Washington senate approved the first aid measure with one dissenting vote and rejected an emergency clause. The bill places half the costs on workers, imposes a seven day waiting period for compensation, and creates a new board to manage funds, despite a failed push to shift costs entirely to industry.
Berlin report states 200 English soldiers died after a repulse south of Armentieres. British units entered German lines but were driven back by a strong center thrust. Thirty nine English prisoners were later recovered.
Police announced evidence of a planned bombing at the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co plant employing 10,000. Two Turkish men were arrested on suspicion and found with quantities of dynamite in Youngstown Ohio.
Sayville February report quotes Foreign Secretary Zimmerman predicting Germany will achieve its aims through submarine warfare. He notes publication of a white book and discusses neutral powers, US relations, and naval expectations. Von Cappelle adds that unrestricted submarine warfare is being fulfilled and surpassed.
Olympia Feb 22 The medical practitioners bill separating doctors into distinct boards is ready for the governor to sign. Osteopaths and drugless healers will have their own examiners. A provision requires one year hospital practice before licensure. Physicians deny creating a medical trust.
Motorman P. W. Deveson slowed South Seattle car No. 435 to avoid a tie laid across the tracks on the Firnt avenue trestle at 8:05 p m Tuesday. The vehicle carried a full load of passengers. Traction company officials believe an attempt was being made to wreck the car.
Universal presents a modernized Nautilus adventure filmed with Williamson undersea camera. Eight reels depict Capt Nemo and the U boat with 2000 actors and an estimated production cost of 250000 dollars. Filming occurred near the Bahamas near Mystery Island. shown at Liberty for the week.
The Ohio Range requires no blacking and proves efficient in baking roasting and cooking. A third floor model holds heat well and uses the fuel’s heating elements to the fullest with a hot blast fire box. Its plain nickel trim is attractive and easy to keep clean.
Two coats are illustrated on the second floor. The left coat uses gold or Copenhagen wool velour with silk twist stitching, self-color messaline lining, smoked pearl buttons, and costs 29.50. The right coat features wide-ware cheviot in navy or tan, pongee over-collar, fancy cuffs, pockets, and a 29.50 price.
Introducing styles more than ordinarily charming in dawn pink Society Satin and crepe de Chine. Designs feature Valenciennes lace in oak-leaf and filet patterns, blue ribbon accents, pink and blue rosebuds, and elastic waistlines. Sleeves and shoulder bands showcase Normandy and Dresden lace trims.
Pink crepe de Chine underbodices in surplice style with deep V necks both back and front. Daintily tucked and trimmed with creamy filet lace. Becond Floor.
Resample pieces measure from one fourth to one half yard long and 18 to 40 inches wide. Features include gold and silver metal effects with silk embroidery and beaded spangled designs in varied color schemes. Desirable for trimming purposes with multiple pieces available for some designs. Two lots priced at 10c and 25c each. Aislie Table, First Floor.
Several crepe de Chine blouses offered in Nile Green Flesh Maize and White feature pin tucking embroidery large sailor collars Venetian lace and sleeve options. Semi dress wear suitable. Second Floor price 3.95.
Reduced collection includes lace remnants and short pieces of Georgette Crepe Cotton and Silk Nets and Chiffons in many colors. Located at Aisie Table on the first floor with sharp discounts.
The text promotes patterned and plain fabrics for school dresses, noting stripe, plaid and check options in Copenhagen, navy and black. Fabrics measure 40 inches wide and sell for 85 cents per yard, praised for color permanency weight and texture.
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