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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
2
A newspaper item notes a sale on small size corset covers marked down from 30 cents to 9 cents. The ad highlights limited quantities and reduced combinations for shoppers seeking affordable undergarments.
Readable fragments show retail notices for a final day of a January sale in linens and white goods. Highlights include damask yardage priced at 49c and 98c, white piques at 19c, organdies lawns and voiles sold in short pieces, and heavy pillow cases around 12 to 14 cents. Main floors reference.
Two body Brussels rugs sized 6x9 and 12x12 reduced to 15 and 30 dollars respectively. One extra quality body Brussels rug 12x? size priced at 55 dollars. Two tapestry Brussels rugs 9x12 offered at 18 dollars each. Located on second floor.
Advance arrivals include cotton crepe middies in pink blue green or maize. Belted style with large sailor collar. Sizes 34 to 44. Price 2.50.
White wash goods offered at 15 cents per yard with fabrics suited for waists skirts and children's wear. Includes White Honeycomb Suiting 36 inches wide White Russian Cord Suiting 27 inches wide and Madras Cord Stripe Suiting 27 inches wide. Segard First Floor.
Logan met with Dr. Matthews at the First Presbyterian church and followed his counsel to urge his brothers Fred and Ora to plead guilty to indictments. Moodie and Allen pressed for cooperation as the federal case moved forward, with Logan returning to the conference at 1:30 p.m.
In a long statement Logan accuses police officials of shielding him from investigation while claiming protection from higher ups. He details contacts with the mayor and chief, notes Putnam’s diaries, and says he planned to help DA Allen in exchange for leniency. He asserts Seattle as his home and hints at future implications.
In Chicago on January 11, Frank Modica tried to win his cousin Grace Modica with “cave man” tactics but failed to gain her favor. He is held on a charge of kidnapping.
January 11 dispatch via Sayville Near Beaumont says the enemy occupied a salient trench section in our position. The same report notes repulses of other attacks with heavy enemy losses.
Demonstration of the Thor electric washing machine in the Basement Housewares Section showcases automatic wringing and motion to thoroughly clean clothes. The display lists accessory items and prices for washers, wringers, clothes lines, pins, mangle, and electric irons from several makes.
Specially handy for washing blankets and other heavy pieces are these Washers. They are made of heavy tin and operated by working washer up and down to create suction that drives soap and water through the clothes. Handle not included but any broomstick may be used.
Mercerized damask described with handsome patterns and good finish. Roll width 64 inches and length 500 yards. Suitable for high quality drapery and upholstery uses.
White Goods CORDED fabrics for waists and dresses offered in single and cluster cord effects. 27 inches wide at 12 and 15 cents per yard. Barred Dimity 28 inches wide at 18, 20 and 25 cents per yard. Crepe Voiles 36 inches wide at 20 yards. Striped Voile Waistings 36 inches wide at 25 cents per yard. White Suitings and Skirtings 360 inches wide at 25 and 35 cents per yard.
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