Taft Men Horsewhipped After KKK Rumor Report
SFIELD California. Three men in Taft, a small town, were horsewhipped after notes were left on their door accusing them of Klan ties. Local authorities investigated as residents debated the incident.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1922
Page
7
SFIELD California. Three men in Taft, a small town, were horsewhipped after notes were left on their door accusing them of Klan ties. Local authorities investigated as residents debated the incident.
Every price down to bedrock on leather novelties and bags. Purses, card cases, cigarette cases, tobacco pouches, picture frames, sewing bags, ribbon holders, travel laundry sets, shoe trees, and coat hangers offered. Boston Bags in brown or black split cow hide priced at $1.85, sizes 13 to 15 inches.
A sale advertises women's wool mixed Union Suits in various necks and sleeves, sizes 4 to 9, priced at 8 and 3.75. Includes 160 Union Suits at 79 cents. Also special purchase of women's cotton Union Suits ce and regulation styles with cuff knee, sizes 4 5 6. Boys' Union Suits 79c, 60 only, fleeced, ecru, ages 6 10 12. First Floor.
A sale offers 85 pantie dresses and 85 children's dresses in plain and checked gingham with rick rack trim. Included are Perky Prir crepe dresses with embroidery and wool yarn accents in green rose blue coral and tan sizes 2 to 6 years on the nd floor.
Excellent heavy quality Jersey Petticoats in suit lengths with contrasting color flounces and ribbon trim. Available in taupe, henna, navy, black, cherry, green, purple and China blue. Sold in lots of 100.
A classified item offers women’s silk stockings at 85c a pair for 200 pairs. Describes pure silk stockings with risLe top and foot in multiple colors and sizes 8 14 to 10 14. Mentions higher original prices and similar heather stockings at $1.50 to $1.85.
Stockings for children priced at 29 cents with 125 pairs in fine ribbed cotton in black and cordovan. Regular price 35 cents per pair.
Fourth Floor sale offers curtain Marquisette at 30 to 45 cents per yard with widths of 36 to 86 inches. A 400 yard stock and 150 yard colored assortment in verdure designs available. Limited time promotions.
Local shop offers 800 yards of 12c muslin at good weight and 36 inches wide selling below wholesale. Also 40c plisse crepe, 800 yards best quality crepes with new patterns.
65 on Spring Wraps Special offers Mannish top coats and novelty coats and wraps. English top coats in loose swagger and belted styles, spring coats and richly fringed capes in chinchilla and wool blends. Colors include tan blue rose gray scarlet henna taupe green. Most coats silk lined in plain or novelty silks. Exceptional values. Apparel 8 Section Third Floor.
A splendid assortment now shown with lengths cut from 14 yards down to 5 yards. Canton crepe taffeta messaline satin charmeuse ie de chine fancy silks serge broadcloth tricotine Poiret twill velour and coatings. Linings include sateen percaline Venetian and fancies. First Floor.
Listed items include 2 clasp white kid gloves with Overseam sew, 2 clasp French suede silk lined gloves at 2.25, 1 clasp mocha gloves with contrasting embroideries, Startex Toweling at 25 cents a yard, and 500 yards of linen and cotton at 35 cents a weight. Fiocor is noted.
A catalog of clearance offers including men's gold cuff links lingerie clasps and waist pins at deep discounts. Imported bracelets hat ornaments and related jewelry items. ribbons taffeta fabric handbags and stationery specials available on First Floor with multiple price breaks and bulk lots.
Men’s section offers deep cuts on 45c and up items with 47 pairs French model suspenders at 3.25, silk mixture pajamas, outing flannel night shirts in small sizes, fine cotton fabric shirts with piping, and numerous shirt styles with prices ranging from 1.15 to 3.65. Collars selling 98 pieces. Fancy cotton pajamas limited to six. First floor clearance.
100 pairs black and brown calf and kid pumps and oxford styles priced at 4.45 to 5.15. Light weight soles Louis heels and tan calf welt soles with sport heels. Comfy slippers by Daniel Green at 1.85 in all colors and sizes.
Special Price Basement offers new spring hats at 2.95 with smart trims and colors. Clearance across coats suits dresses and skirts with many items priced well below original. Includes 200 aprons and garden fashion pieces like lateen bloomers and petticoats in multiple colors and sizes.
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