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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1918

Page

2

South Dakota Sammies Are Husky in Civil War Draft Study

Analysis of 510 706 draftees shows 29.11 percent rejection for all causes and 70.89 percent passing physical tests. Eyes teeth and ears most common rejections. rural applicants slightly better than city counterparts. Provost Crowder notes national improvement. calls for flexible rules on weight height teeth eyes and feet.

Harry Brb Hunt Washington Dan U.— Ms Est East Crowder Mississippi Big River Basia First Select Service Army South Dakota

Street Improvements Discussed By Du wamish Valley Club

The Du wamish Valley Commercial Club will discuss paving and other street improvements at 8 o'clock Tuesday night in Ward's hall Georgetown.

Duwamish Valley Commercial Club Ward's Hall Georgetown

Principal causes for draft rejection reported by study

Washington January 15 The report cites the 10 principal causes for rejection in the first draft from a study of 10 000 typical cases. It lists percentages reflecting each cause's share of total rejections and outlines how the sample was gathered from draft boards nationwide.

Washington, D. C

Company L Auxiliary Meeting Friday

The Seattle auxiliary of Company L 161st Infantry will meet at Mrs. G W Slater 6514 16th Ave N E Friday from 10 to 4. Special business and Red Crown work will be attended to. Members should bring their lunch.

Seattle 161St Infantry G. W. Slater 16Th Ave

Bargain Basement Stockings Sale Highlights Silk Hosiery Deals

Bargain basement prices on women's silk hose with several styles and sizes. Includes Pure thread silk, double soles at $1.25, factory seconds at 89c, and full fashioned fiber silk at 39c to 69c. Misses and children's hose also offered in white and assorted colors while supplies last.

Wife Stands By Main In Murder Case

The Napavine murder case centers on Main once more as his wife testifies she believes he is innocent and details their family ties to the Swayne family. Prosecutors signal new evidence and acknowledge witnesses who place Main near the crime scene while his alibi is challenged.

Main Swayne Altho Napavine Allen Wilson Swaynes W. W. Simery

Crepe and Tussah Weaves Silk Fabrics for Dresses

A large assortment of Crepe and Tussah silk mixed fabrics available for stylish dresses blouses and lining fancy articles.

Advance Spring Silk Dresses at Bon Marche

New spring fashion features dainty silk dresses with taffeta and Georgette, embroidered fronts and tunic skirts priced from 17.50 to 29.50. Options include novelty striped silk with Georgette, white satin collars, and wide girdles with surplice fronts. Second Floor Bon Marche.

Taffeta Georgette

Wardrobe Trunks and Travel Bags On Third Floor

A retail listing promotes winter travel gear including Wardrobe Trunks from $22.50 to $50.00 in Steamer and Full sizes, Murphy and leather options, plus 18 to 28 inch bags and suit cases with brass locks. Third floor.

Murphy

War Economy Rules for Store Operations

The National Council of Defense urges holding down prices by carrying home packages and accepting one daily delivery. Shop in off-peak hours to ease crowds, and observe a three day return rule as guidance for combatting inflation during wartime.

Look The Bon Marche Drug Section Specials

Toilet Articles and preparations list various discounts including Boric Acid at 10c per lb, Jergen's Benzoin and Almond Lotion at 11c, Alparnaso Soap castile at 10c, Miro Dena Ideal Face Powder at 33c, Pyralin Ivory Hair Brushes at 2.50 and 82.00, large size 2.50, Kleenwell Sponges 25c half price, Dickinson's Witch Hazel 25c, Olgate Shaving Cream and Powder 10c, Orlick's Lunch Tablets 30c, rubber lined cases 25c, and more. Look The Bon Marche.

Jergen Alparnaso Castile Miro Dena Eleasie Ideal Kleenwell Dickinson Orlick Olgate BON Marche

Wash Silk Waists at Two Dollars

Striped wash silk waists offered for business or shopping wear priced at $2.00. Neat plain styles with convertible collars, pearl button fronts, and cuff finishes. Sizes 36 to 44 in assorted white with tan pink blue or lavender. Second Floor The Bon Marche.

Bon Marche

Dress and Apron Ginghams for Sale at Bon Marche

Advertising notice for 1,000 yards of Dress and Apron Ginghams in lengths to five yards and 27 inches wide. Limit of 10 yards per customer. Priced at 10 cents per yard. Lower main floor at The Bon Marche.

BON Marche

Bon Marche Lace Sale Brief Listing

A sale listing from Bon Marche features various laces and bands priced per yard. Items include 1-inch Imitation Filet Lace 1'4 inch, 2'4 inch UPPER MAIN Narrow Venise Lace, Irish Edges, and Baby Irish Lace Bands with prices 35 cents and 25 cents per yard.

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