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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1921
Page
8
Rhodes Co Store Sells Winter Suits At Clearance Prices
Winter suits previously 45 dollars reduced to 29.75 dollars. Selection includes semi-tailored ripple coats with fur or self material collars in sizes 34 to 42. Colors brown navy Pekin blue and Reindeer Velour Tricotine Broadcloth and a few checked velours. Upper Main Floor displays plain gray and white bordered outfits priced at 1.25 to 6.50 and up to 11.95 and beyond.
New 1921 Prices on Curtains and Gowns
The ad lists markdowns on Marquisette and Nottingham curtains in various colors and patterns with prices from 25 cents per yard to 89 dollars, plus couch covers in multiple price points. A cleanup sale offers one hundred pairs of plain white and colored striped items formerly $1.50, now reduced. gowns with collars in white with sizes limited, formerly $1.95, now $1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottingham
Public utility profiteers crash tokens to rail fares
Proft buyers aiming to corner the token market dump tokens back to the railway department as token redemption remains limited to new tickets. Widespread token returns flood the department office with values from 15 to 40 dollars, triggering public outcry and alarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Department
Woultbe
Baby Kidnapped in New York Police Seek Clues
A baby named George Charles Milone was abducted from a Fast Side tenement on St Lucia's day. A well dressed woman promised gifts and shoes while taking the child and his sister Marie. the woman and baby have not been found. The Milone family, including six other children, awaits the return of their youngest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Charles Milone
Milones
Milone
St. Lucia
Marie
Mrs. Milone
Silk Sale Promises Bargain Silk Yard Specials
The January Silk Sale offers 350 yards of plain 40-inch Silk Chinchilla in multiple colors and 36-inch Silk Dovelyn in several shades. Formerly priced up to $14.95, now reduced to $5.95 per yard. Also 86-inch silks at $1.45, 32 and 36-inch silks at $1.95, 36 and 40-inch silks at $2.45, and 10-inch Fang Chinchillas at $7.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Chinchillas
Japans Absolutist Rule Questioned by Eddy
Dr Sherwood Eddy told University of Washington students at Meany hall that Japan remains the last absolutist government and that democracy grows among its people. He urged that England will likely transition peacefully, listing five labor demands including minimum wage and insurance against unemployment. He will speak again Thursday at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Europe
England
Relieve Catarrhal Deafness with Parmint Mixture
An old advertisement promotes Parmint double strength as a home remedy for catarrhal deafness and head noises. Mix 1 ounce with a pint of hot water and a little granulated sugar, then take one tablespoon four times daily. Breathing eases and nostrils open, offering quick relief.
Bandits Shoot Man and Boy Near Tempe
In Tempe near Phoenix two bandits fled a grocery gunfight after wounding H. C. Baker of Barber Jones. Milton Stangier and 11 year old Augusto Hints were injured by stray bullets and died later. A posse hunts the assailants as Farber lies seriously wounded. Also noted is the death of Rev Carl Dettmers in Lincoln Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Milton Stangier
Augusto Hints
Barber Jones
Tempe
H. C. Baker
Farber
Pastor Evan Prichard Dies From Burn Injuries
The Rev Evan R Prichard 71 pastor of Van Ausselt Presbyterian died from burns after his night clothes caught fire while warming a stove at his home 6032 39th Ave SW Funeral arrangements were pending as of Wednesday He had served Northwest pastorates for 35 years Funeral services for Mrs Sarah E Crouch 68 who died Monday at 2423 Fifth Ave W were held at 2 pm Wednesday at the Butterworth parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ard
van Ausselt Presbyterian Church
39Th Ave. S. W
Johnson & Hamilton Undertaking Co
Sarah E. Crouch
Fifth Ave. W
Butterworth Pariors
Danderine Hair Treatment Promises Fullness and Shine
A short advertisement proclaims Danderine stops hair loss and dandruff after several applications. It claims hair becomes thicker, more vibrant, and colored with renewed life and brightness, available for a few cents.
Hair Care Warning and Malsified Shampoo Endorsed
An old advertisement cautions against harsh soaps and recommends Malsified cocoanut oil shampoo for gentle cleansing. It claims the product provides rich lather, removes dust and oil, dries hair evenly, and keeps the scalp soft and hair silky. The note urges buying from any pharmacy and having the druggist supply Malsified.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elliott
Liberal Credit
Pike
Thrift Week
Seattle
Karry
Drugeteta
Principal Pacific
America
Pacific Coast
Apex Motor Corporation
Ypsilanti, Michigan
General Distributors Corporation
Eleventh Avenue
East
Atlanta
Gainaville
London
Gural
The
Rhodes Co
Hite and
Ecru Marquisette
Barnum
Ecru
A. Boir
New York
Billy Dansey
Blakely Coughlin
Carl Dettmers
German Congregational Church
Capitol Hill
Lincoln
Evan R. Prich
Danderine
Lexington
Kentucky
Wolfe Wile Company
Drygoods
Wolfe Wild
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