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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1921
Page
12
Sensational Friday and Saturday shoppers will save on wearing apparel as prices dip and spring fashions arrive. Silk market decline has bottomed with a slight uptick expected. merchandise ordered when manufacturers sacrificed now offered at discounted rates. Blouses in silk pongee crepe de chine and colored stripes feature sizes 34 to 46 with special sale prices.
Howes introduces numerous blouse styles with venise lace woven silk thread and fringe. Georgette options compare with higher priced items, with heavy tricolette overblouses in dark shades and new belted back mignonette overblouses arriving. Prices highlight regular 6.85 value on sale at 8.85 and related group offerings.
A bandit who robbed the North Coast Limited coach last Friday reportedly obtained $50,000 in the heist, with the amount confirmed in an official announcement.
In Olympia on February 24 the senate debated a house bill to raise or lower salaries of appointive state officers as fixed by statute. Senator Cox argued the DSM would let Hart and his cabinet control pay, while Howard Taylor urged indefinite postponement. The measure was referred to the judiciary committee for further study.
Solemn rites by Rev Mark A Matthews at First Presbyterian for A J Rhodes Seattle merchant and civic leader who died in New York. Flowers filled the church and the body lay in state from 11 am to 1 pm. Chamber of Commerce members attend, private graveside service follows at Lake View cemetery. Stores close for one hour. Rotary Club adopts condolence resolutions.
A vintage advertisement promotes Diamond Dyes with easy dyeing directions. It warns of possible poor dye streaks and faded material and urges buyers to specify wool or silk or cotton linen mixtures. The ad highlights 16 rich colors and advises consulting a druggist.
Olympia February 24. In Carnation King county residents object to the town’s name after condensed milk. A House bill proposes changing it to Tolt, while lawmakers jokingly amend to Hebes, a canned skimmed milk brand. Legislative debate on boxing and divorce bills unfolds without action.
The Senate yesterday passed the agricultural appropriation bill carrying 41 000 000 dollars. The measure includes substantial increases over the House provisions as reported from Washington.
A Dayton Ohio firm introduces the Air-Friction Carburetor Co model promising one third to one half gasoline savings and 30 to 50 percent more power. It claims Ford compatibility and easy cold starts, with 30 days trial and local agent opportunities.
R P Butchart former president and Clark M Moore ex sales manager of Oregon Portland Cement Co were fined 5000 and 2500 dollars in federal court for Sherman anti trust violations. Jurors heard they conspired with California and Washington cement firms to divide coast territory and fix prices.
Tilden Bond Co and Tilden Safe Deposit Co with Tilden as president were established. Interment for a deceased is scheduled at Lakeview Cemetery.
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