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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1920
Page
2
In Los Angeles, Francis X. Bushman strolls through busy streets and pockets valuables from shoppers. A local paper later advertised the recovered items and saw far more claimants than stolen goods. The piece notes public reaction and hints at changes in habits to secure personal belongings.
Mrs Har 55 widow of former Omaha mayor George Har was found in a deserted house after two days alone with four dogs. She claimed she waited for a captain to marry her and, in delirium, believed General Pershing and other officers would attend her wedding. Police noted her mental state was impaired.
The term boycott derives from the name of an Irish estate agent reputed for offensive treatment of tenants, who faced organized resistance that led to the adoption of the term for collective refusal to deal with him.
The Palace Hip opens the year with color, music, and dance led by Villani and Villani. An onstage altercation with an orchestra member triggers a tense moment but ends humorously as the Italian band keeps the crowd laughing. Betty Frederick presents a miniature comedy with Betty’s Miss take. Filly Daly imitates birds. Tom Calvin and Viola Bath also appear.
The winter term of the Workers' college begins at the Labor Temple next Sunday under the Central Labor council. A staff of exceptional ability offers ten weeks of classes in debating, public speaking, cooperative accounting, business administration, social ethics, economics, elementary English, local government, dramatics, and child care.
Gen Townshend, hailed as a British hero, attended a Comrades of the Great War gathering in Newport. An English family seeking shelter sought admission to Hartlepool workhouse as paying guests in a comedy sketch titled Fun in a Firehouse. The Three Falcons perform with dexterity and chill, while Mildred Harris Chaplin stars in When a Girl Loves the screen offering.
The Bon Marche hosts a January clearance with many boys items. Boys suits reduced to 10 dollars and overcoats from 12.50 for ages 3 to 8. About 200 coats and 62 little suits at 5 dollars from sizes 3 to 8. Limited patterns, strong wear, and clearance emphasis on value.
Reduced stock for quick clearance offers women's extra size union suits in sizes 42 and 44 at 3.95. The lot contains 18 garments, some sleeveless or elbow sleeve with Dutch necks, ankle length. Also 65c undergarments and boys' heavy cotton ribbed union suits at 1.35. Upper main floor Bon Marche.
Street hats reduced to 5.95 at the January clearance sale. Half their original price makes the smart hats for street wear an attractive bargain. Turbans in feather and fur, beavercloth, velvet hats, and large dress hats available. third floor.
Fifty dozen men only seconds Munsing Union Suits with slight imperfections offered in regular stout tall sizes. White and ecru options with long or short sleeves. Prices two dollars forty five cents to two dollars ninety five cents. Men’s Shop lower main floor.
Broken lines and sizes but good value on Grover make shoes in sizes 3 to 5, widths A to D. Lace and button styles with low heels. Pumps feature patent leather vamps and black satin quarters with Louis heels. Upper main floor.
Bon Marche pork sausages special for Saturday only 35e per pound No 1 mince meat 29c per pound Bon Marche mayonnaise fresh daily 48c per pound 14 pounds 25e Supreme coffee cake new and delicious 4 for 25e Upper Main Floor food shops
The Baby Shop advertises January White Sales featuring hand embroidered bedding and wearables for infants. Highlights include organdie pillow slips from 1.25 to 1.95 dollars, blue or pink slips at 1.25, Philippine embroidered sheets 2.50 to 3.95, pillow cases 1.25 to 1.95, and hand made lace edged sheets 1.75, plus a poplin blanket protector with hand embroidery.
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