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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1918

Page

8

New Plan Advances National Cinematography in Mexico City

Mexico City opens a National Cinematographic school under President Carranza to train actors and foster native film drama directed by Manuel de la Bandera. The move mirrors international use of movies for influence, with United States, Russia, Spain, and other nations employing cinema as propaganda and cultural reach.

Carranza Mexico City Ita Mexico Manuel de la Bandera United States Russia Spain Odessa Dagdad Argentine Portugal United John A. Embry Oden Bagdad Coneur Helser

Strand Theatre Taken Over by Von Herberg Jensen Co

Jensen and Von Herberg management lease Strand Theatre and plan extensive alterations. The Strand will close for at least a week starting March 1 for improvements. Girl ushers in distinctive uniforms will be employed and opening features will be announced soon.

Strand Theatre von Herberg Jensen Jensen J. G. von Herberg Liberty Coliseum Mission Theatres Strand Seattle von Herberg

Ell-made Blouses and Overalls for Shipbuilders and Painters

Catalog style notice listing ell-made blouses without tapes in striped percales and ginghams with sizes 6 to 15 years priced 50 cents. Boys corduroy knickerbockers sizes 7 to 17 years at 1.25. Ample cut reinforced shoulder garments in blue gray sizes 14 to 17 for 50 cents to 1.50. Overalls with jackets in blue black and white denim for shipbuilders mechanics carpenters and painters.

Women’s Vests 35c Basement Salesroom

Basement salesroom advertises women’s vests priced at 35 cents each. Sale highlights limited quantities and bargain pricing to attract shoppers.

Wood Serving Trays in Ebony Mahogany and Antique Finishes

Three finishes to choose from in wood serving trays ebony, mahogany and antique effects. Some with cretonne lining under glass, others with inlay effects. All have removable backs for lining changes. Size 11x17 inches. Exceptional value at $1.95. Basement Salesroom.

Wash Goods Remnants at Reduced Prices

Opportunity to save on useful lengths of Cottons for Spring sewing. Devonshire Suiting Galatea Gingham Percale Poplin Charlies Long Cloth Nainsook White and Colored Outing Flannel Crepe Bleached and Unbleached Muslins Lining all at considerable reductions from former prices.

Devonshire

Orpheum Vaudeville and Motion Pictures Menu

Wednesday program at the Orpheum Third Ave and Madison features six vaudeville acts led by the No Plus Ultra girls with piano banjo and violin. It includes Lewis and Abbott Ed and Flo Brown Enos Frazer Marion and Dean Finlay and Finlay in The Automobile Plowup and a feature film The Auction Block by Rex Hieach with a message for every girl.

Orpheum Theatre Third Ave Madison At Lewis and Abbott Flo Brown Enos Frazer Marion and Dean Finlay Levy Rex Hieach America

Meeting of George H Fort Son Camp Veterans

A meeting of the George H Fort son camp United Spanish American War Veterans is set for Wednesday at the home of Mrs M L Ktesch. The address shown 034 28rd 8 may indicate location details.

George H.fortson Camp M. L. Ktesch

Breaks Three Ribs in Auto Smash-Up Near G N Docks

Walter Brown of Hotel Quinn suffered three broken ribs and possible internal injuries when a car driven by Jack Law son of Universal Truck Attachment Co collided with a machine driven by Mrs. T. M. Shields on Beach drive near the G. N. docks Tuesday at 745 p. m. Law son and Shields were involved, with F. B. Kellogg of Market Street and another passenger also cut and bruised. Brown was pinned beneath the machine and taken to the city hospital.

Walter Brown Hotel Quinn Jack Lawson Universal Truck Attachment Co T. M. Shields 57Th St G. N. Docks F. B. Kellogg Market al Brown City Hospital

Labor Board Names Public Representatives Complete Board

Labor leaders designate Frank H. Walsh as public representative to the government labor planning board. William H. Taft already chosen as capital's public representative. The board is now complete and will meet next Wednesday to begin work.

Washington Frank H. Walsh Government Labor Planning Board Wm. H. Taft Capital

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