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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
2
Astoria Ore Jan 11 military officers say a plot to wreck a troop train bound for Fort was frustrated by P Langhart a tea plant employee who spotted a man on the tracks and pursued him the intruder fled leaving cordwood and ties on a crossing before the obstruction was removed
A plan for a five year nursing course at the university moves to the curriculum committee. It envisions three years of academic training and two years of hospital work. Representatives from Seat h nursing schools and university faculty support the proposal to address the need for trained nurses.
L J Simpson of Bend Oregon, president of the Coast Defense league, told a Rotary Club luncheon that many women will not relinquish war positions. He warned of labor surplus after the war and spoke during a speech at the Arcade building about returning men and the construction of three highways on the Pacific coast.
The district appeal board today ruled Walter H. Cline of Corvallis not a producer vital to home industry in Class 1. President Kerr of the College and other residents insist Cline's presence is vitally necessary, despite protests.
Justice Rhea M. Whitehead fined Salton $10 in a third degree case tied to an incident near the packing house of Company on December 28 during the butchers' strike.
The image depicts sailors at action as a periscope is sighted and a shot lands. Officers observe the effect while gunners fire, creating bubbles where the submarine sinks. The scene highlights weatherproof gear and warm woolens keeping crews protected in harsh conditions.
Seattle council members express strong opposition to a proposed six cent fare rise. Officials argue for a fair hearing, city ownership prospects, and inspection of the streetcar company books to determine necessary revenue.
The retailer states it has eliminated the cost of fine fixtures, enabling lower prices to help customers economize. The move aims to attract shoppers seeking value and affordable goods.
Former Senator Samuel H. Piles told about five hundred listeners at Broadway high school that America will bear the war’s burden, urging support for the government. The meeting, backed by the King County Council of Defense, launched Division 8&8 Council for Patriotic Service with a call for more members.
War saving societies are being organized in Seattle with members pledging to refrain from unnecessary expenditures and to save systematically. Ten or more persons may form such a society. A manual of instructions is available at War Savings headquarters in the Lyon building. The Central Labor Council urged every labor unionist in the city to become a war saver by purchasing stamps at its Wednesday meeting.
Hat shapes in plain colors and velvet blends with rolling straight or drooping brims are described. Winter hats use plush and velvet facings in black and navy tones, including turbans and straight or rolling brim styles. SECOND FLOOR.
A small lot of girls’ union suits in white cotton with light fleece, drop-seat design, long sleeves and ankle length offered at 65 cents in the upper main floor section of The Bon Marche.
Advertising copy notes 150 yards of fine quality Wool Covert Suiting in mixed tan gray and green gray shades priced at 60 cents per yard. CHE
The notice lists 1,500 yards of soiled White Goods and odds and ends of plain-fancy Voile, 36 inches wide, as part of a sale or inventory item with unspecified destination.
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