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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1919
Page
12
Uruguay moves toward a 48 hour work week with a day of rest and no labor over 48 hours. The state funds education from kindergarten to university with free schooling and adult education initiatives. The article notes Uruguay’s progressive laws and broad public education efforts supported by the government.
In a letter received at Alameda California Corporal W L Randolph of Battery 347th Field Artillery reports the Wild West division preparing to move to Germany from Luxemburg after December 14. The unit is designated for early return home.
Robert Bridges was elected preal of the Seattle port commission for the fourth time at a reorganizational meeting. He previously served as president in 1916 and 1917, with Dr W T Christensen replacing him in a recent port election. The election signals a shift from manager to commission government for the port.
Mrs. Annie Bostena of 2234 First Ave was found groaning by a hedge on Belmont Place Monday night. She was taken to the city hospital where doctors determined iodine poisoning as the cause and said she will recover.
Two Seattle youths aged 15 and 18 were caught in Roseburg, about 400 miles from Seattle, in a machine belonging to W. G. Hanson of Van Sielen apartments at 1218 Eighth Ave. The pair were apprehended after the theft incident and handed over to authorities.
Peking officials report the Chinese cabinet has been reappointed with the plan of two new members by President Chin eon Hsun after resigning briefly.
Melbourne reports Australia will form an aerial transport venture named Aerial Service Limited to finance flights from Australia to London. A separate note mentions a Japanese theatrical act, Aral, fined $50 in federal court for transporting four quarts of fruit in Seattle.
The ad promotes Hughes Ideal Hair Brushes with long stiff bristles at 1.00 during Dollar Day. Also offered are Wonpiece Water Bottles and Fountain Syringe size 2 at 1.00 each, Brownley’s English Bath Soap London made 1.50 per box of 6, and Brownley’s English Soap guest room size 12 cakes per box 1.00. First Floor.
Large selection of discounted stockings and undergarments offered for Dollar Day. Includes girls fiber silk stockings in various sizes, infant and children cashmere hose, women silk stockings, crepe de chine camisoles, and assorted hosiery items priced at $1.00. Limited stock, colors and sizes vary.
Antique picture frames in gold silver gray and black finish offered at special prices from 1.25 to 2.50 with ovals and squares in assorted sizes. Fannie Merritt Farmer calendar boxes marked down to 1.00. Baby guest and view books for Seattle and Alaska plus various odds and ends priced at 1.00 in dollar day sale.
A small lot of soiled silk underwear is set for clearance on Dollar Day. Camisoles, vests and bloomers total 50 pieces priced at $1.00. other items on sale include cotton and lisle union suits in various styles with $1.25 and $1.50 values now offered at $1.00. First Floor sale notes.
Remaining Treco corsets in sizes 20 to 23 and 30 reduced from 3.50 to 1.00. Brassieres in hook front style priced at 1.00, sizes 36 to 44, described as durable with embroidery on the second floor.
Dollar Day sale highlights framed pictures, wire lamp shade frames, and assorted art items. Includes fancy baskets, cretonne pillows, white voiles, Huck towels, organdies, and eiderdown at dollar day prices with multiple four for deals and yard specials.
Twenty five pieces of Dresden and brocade ribbons 6 to 10 inches wide once 31.50 to 2.00 per yard now 1.00. Lace Boudoir Caps and vanity bags trimmed with ribbons offered at 1.00 each. Square topped silver bag handles 10 to 14 inches set with colored stones valued 1.50 to 2.50. Dollar Day clearance includes assorted items and accessories.
Clear ance of neckwear that has become slightly seiled. All latest styles in Latin Georgette and Net dollars round flat and roll styles. Several dozen to choose from. All formerly worth $1.25 to $2.50 each. Special on Dollar Day. Also Net Jabot Collars with Oriental lace edges regularly $1.75 special for First Floor Veils Special $1.00 Circular and Drape Veils with scroll designs plain with lace edges Black brown and white Regularly $1.25 to $2.50 each Special $1.00
Over 3 000 yards of Percales Ginghams Foulards Devonshires and Kiddie Cloths offered in light and dark colors. Regular stock priced 50c 65c and 75c per yard with an extra Dollar Day offer of 3 yards for $1.00 on second floor.
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