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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1918
Page
5
British observers report German propaganda efforts to terrorize civilians and force a prolonged offensive have backfired. Soldiers and civilians mock the drive while prisoners reveal only noncombat line troops remain in place and expect little success from the push.
Reported terms include Russian withdrawal to the eastern line, occupation of Courland Livonia and Osternia by Germany or Austria, release of political prisoners, demobilization, and a general peace with Finland and Ukraine. Russia to sign within three days, ratified in two weeks. Headlines label the move humiliating and treacherous.
Russia loses 218990 square miles and 50 million population under Germany’s peace terms, reshaping Europe’s map. The morning press reports Russia left powerless and economically crippled, with reduced access to the Baltic Sea.
An old advertisement claims Cascareta can relieve biliousness and constipation in children. It promises quick relief, cleansing the bowels without cramps and without containing certain drugs, calling it the best family remedy.
Berlin announces two German armies push into Russia from Riga and Kovel with rail hubs at Dvinsk and Petrograd. Kiev reportedly captured by the Red Guard after civil strife. Reports also say Germany advances in Livonia Esthonia and potential occupation of Finland to sever Russia from the Baltic.
Mechougell-Southwick showcases a spring hat collection featuring 50 trimmed hats priced at 7.50. The display highlights Lisere satin straw and crepe combinations in taupe navy purple brown rose cherry and black with feather ribbons and ornaments.
Petrograd reports Bolshevik forces have occupied Rostoff near the Don River and the Sea of Azov. Street fighting continues as the city figures in Don Cossack territory.
American troops and French forces raided the Chemin Des Dames sector Saturday capturing two German officers, 20 men, and one machine gun with no American casualties. Brisk artillery and mud complicate front-line operations as rest camps rush troops forward. A Seattle lodge No 7, Degree of Honor, A. O. U. W., meets Tuesday evening at Evergreen hall.
King County Democratic club resolves that Gov. Lister demand the resignation of state public service commissioners. After hearings, the body found the panel unfit to protect public interests citing higher Seattle phone rates and a traction company ticket deal. Former Chair Charles Reynolds authored the resolutions.
The steamer Noyo, waterlogged and deserted, foundered beam ends six miles off the coast about 10 miles south of Point Arena. Captain Jacobsen and volunteers stayed aboard to signal, then the Helen P. Drew hauled the crew aboard after a line was made fast. A 30 mile gale raged in the area yesterday.
Seattle Russians answered a call from their mother country to send aid after hearing of suffering from lack of shoes food and machinery. They organized at Washington hall Sunday with Mrs. O Klemptner as chairwoman. Prof Lomonosseff spoke to university students and business men about preventing supplies from falling into German hands. The professor planned to travel next to Vancouver and then San Francisco.
An ad touts Peptiron as an iron tonic for stronger blood and improved energy. The chocolate coated pills combine iron with pepsin celery gentian and other tonics to aid digestion and nerve health. Advertisers claim quick improvements in anemia thin blood pallor and debility after meals. Prepared by C I Hood Co Lowell Massachusetts.
A reminiscence style advertisement promotes liquid arvon as a guaranteed dandruff remedy. It claims applying four ounces at night dissolves dandruff with repeated use until all signs disappear, stops itching, and leaves hair fluffy, lustrous, and soft. It notes arvon is inexpensive and available at drug stores.
The sale started Monday with 1,500 yards in eleven patterns. Inlaid linoleums priced at 1.00, 1.10 and 1.15 per square yard are offered. The 1.00 line is cork and oil inlaid, 1.10 features granite patterns, and 1.15 offers clean straight-line designs. Customers urged to bring room measurements. MacDougall Southwick Fourth Fleet.
Damaged OCR listing shows a catalog of china and glassware items with varied pricing. Items include Cape and Saucers RFutt ers, Haviland pieces, imitation rock crystal, oyster cocktail glasses, fine stemware, and English porcelain vegetable dishes. The text notes tables and plates with multiple categories and price indicators such as 10c 25c 50c.
Readable sale notes show party dresses priced at 7.95 from 12.95 to 15.00 in small sizes. Women’s sweaters cut to 3.95 from 5.75 6.95 with earlier reductions to 4.95. Lingerie blouses offered at 0.40 from 0.95, and 0.55, with Tuesday as the sale day.
Bargain fur sale features Coney muff prices cut from 7.95 to 25.00 and 39.75. kinked price drops on mink opossum muffs, ermine muffs, mole and ermine sets, and a Hudson Seal Cape Collar. Second Floor MacDougall South.
Old catalog style listing offers Notions Savings Shell Hair Pins in many sizes at 26¢ per package and 2 for 36¢. Carpet binding in many colors. Acme adjustable dress form with nickel plated skirt at 12.75. Setwell stiffening for gowns four yards 25¢. Dougall Southwick First Floor.
Women's silk umbrellas in multiple colors with sport handles priced at 3.95. Also large service bags and strap purses offered in several handsome finishes at e MacDougall Southwick, First Fleet.
A list of discounted items including 24 card and envelope sets, various playing cards, rubber bands, folding dance programs, napkins, envelopes, nail buffers, Kodak art mounts, and self filling fountain pens. Prices shown are low and items include multiple designs and quantities. Located First Floor MacDougall Southwick.
Wool toques in colors including blue, red, gray and rose priced at 20c and 60c. Hats for children up to 6 offered at 1.00. Located at MacDougall Southwick, Third Floor.
Smocked and white middies and aprons priced low, collars and cuffs offered in multiple sizes. Gold filled buttons, cuff links, and pins reduced. napkin holders and jewelry pieces in metal and enamel. Smelling salts bottles, belt pins, and beads in assorted colors offered at bulk discounts.
An advertisement for Crocheting Embroidery and Drawn Work books priced 15¢ for two. Fringe fabric 12 yards 18¢, in brown green blue and ecru. MacDougall Southwick Embroidery Threads 2 dozen for 18¢. Pillow Loops finished with tassels 2 for 18¢. Stamped Goods odd lots Wash Cloths Dollies Paper Files Bibs 2 for 18¢. Jedlewerk Shop Fourth Floor.
Three Western Pacific workers are under arrest with 26000 dollars of goods alleged stolen from freight cars. Wm J Rolland car inspector, Wm Lamare truckman and Timothy Halloran yard foreman face charges as police raid their homes. Lamare reportedly confessed as investigators probe Sacramento and other division points for an elaborate freight car robbery ring. A separate note mentions a 20000 dollar haul found at 4029 Arcade building association hall.
The federal trade commission filed complaints against 88 concerns accusing unfair methods of competition. Firms are charged with stifling competition through lavish entertainment of competitors employees secret payments to customers employees and adulteration of competitors goods. An all day knitting bee for Company B Auxiliary will meet with Mrs T B Westby at 737 Blewett on Tuesday February 26.
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