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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1921

Page

7

Jury Frees Einar Aho as Schoolgirls Serve as Jurors

In a Beven courtroom Justice of the Peace C C Dalton hears the Einar Aho case with Chinese hotel worker Charlie Woo as witness. Seven Lowell gram school girls observe as jurors and return a not guilty verdict on grounds of insufficient evidence.

Justice of the Peace C. C. Dalton Einar Aho Ing Charlie Woo Aho Woo Weller C .B. Dobson Masafumi Matsui Dalton Jude

Library staff to receive raises after council vote

The city council approved salary increases for library employees at a special Thursday meeting. A related resolution had earlier been favored in committee, and allowances under the Workmen's Compensation Act were declared final. The state Industrial Insurance Board was asked to grant enhanced rates.

State Industrial Insurance Board

Man Impersonator Richard Moorehead Sentenced for Officer Allegation

Richard F. Moorehead pled guilty to impersonating a federal officer with William Emch. He received two months in county jail after a Federal Judge Cushman accepted the plea. Officers arrested them during a trunks search for liquor.

Richard F. Moorehead Er. E. Cushman Moorehead William Emch Prohibition

Waterhouse and Hardeman elected to chamber board roles

Waterhouse succeeds Nettleton as second vice president of the bar of Commerce. Frank Waterhouse was elected Tuesday by trustees to that office. J. T. Hardeman takes Waterhouse's board seat, and J. Smith becomes treasurer and joins the board. E. G. Anderson resigns to head the foreign trade bureau.

Waterhouse Nettleton Walter B. Nettleton Bar of Commerce Frankaterhouse Chamber J. T. Hardeman J. Smith Charles E. Horton E. G. Anderson Foreign Trade Bureau

Reformatory Term for Man Guilty of Bad Check

W. Jackson aged 22 was sent to the state reformatory after pleading guilty to passing a worthless check for 45 dollars. The sentence of one to 15 years followed Tuesday afternoon before Presiding Judge J. T. Ronald.

State Reformatory W. Jackson J. T. Ronald

Railroads Meet Transport Club on Salmon Reserve Distribution

Representatives of 40 railroads with agencies here conferred with the Transportation club at noon Wednesday on prompt distribution of canned salmon from reserve stocks in this section to other parts of the United States.

Transportation Club United States

Bonus payment details promised at veterans rally

W R Paris chief deputy county auditor will explain methods and current status of World War I bonus payments at a Blue Bird Case rally, with assistance from George Adair. All veterans invited. Paris recently met Olympia officials for latest information. A curious note recalls a 17th century Swiss blue law banning jugglers.

W. R. Paris 9St Division Columbia St Faris Olympia George Adair D. BE. Ferguson

Rugs and Cocoa Door Mats On Sale On Fourth Floor

Woolen fiber rugs offered in multiple sizes with heavy braided edges. Prices include 14x27 inch mats at $1.25 and larger sizes 27x60, 36x72 priced as $5.75, $8.00, and $3.85 with specials. Fourth Floor display and sale.

Toilet Tissue Sale Notice in Local Store

Toilet tissue large size rolls offered at 10 cents each in the toilet goods section. Viret Moor department store ad promotes discount on household essentials.

Viret Moor

French Seed Pearls On Money Day Sale

Nationally known French Seed Pearls described as 15 inch wax filled and priced at $1.25 for Money Day only.

Dinnerware Half Price on Fifth Floor

Half price sale on Fifth Floor for odd pieces and discontinued patterns. Includes covered vegetable dishes platters plates tea pots coffee pots bouillon cups and saucers sauce boats egg cups covered butter dishes.

Towns and Wife Declare Tansac Has No Equal

H A Towns of Suquamish Wash a stove fitter in Seattle says Taniac restored his wife to health after two years of influenza after effects she improved appetite gained ten pounds and can do housework easily. He also reports personal gains from Taniac including better appetite sleep and strength and endorses the medicine. Sold by Bartel Drug Stores.

H. A. Towns Suquamish Seattle Bartel Drug Stores

Table Linens and Bedding Offerings with Linen and Flannel

A local display lists linen and cotton centers trimmed with imitation Clung and filet lace. Sizes 18x36 18x45 and 18x54 inches. Outing Flannel priced at 15 cents per yard with 1,480 yards in stock, good weight and mostly light gray neat checks and stripes. Luncheon Cloths priced at $1.95 on the second floor.

Price-tag fragment and size note on first floor display

Fragment shows price 86 at .0cee and discount range 1.65 with a note that not all sizes are available on the first floor. No full item description or context provided.

Exceptional Hair Goods at Deep Discounts

Local shop advertises hair switches and transformations in natural brown shades. Three-stem wavy switches range 11.25 to 15.00, 28 to 32 inches. 20 to 24 inch lengths 13.50 to 15.00. Ventilated transformations offered at 15.00, previously 20.00. Bobbies, ear muffs priced down to 4.50 and 6.00. Floor display.

Trimmings and Embroidery Prices Displayed on First Floor

An advertisement lists colored organdic edge trimmings for neckwear at 85e per yard and 85c finished embroidery for camisole straps. Cambric embroidery for underwear is 50c for 12 inches. Broken line of buttons 10c per card. Fancy and plain braid lace edges insertions 5c per yard. First Floor.

Bags and Beauty Boxes Clearout Prices Listed

A sequence of price reductions for Bags and Beauty Boxes shows items lowered to eight dollars ninety five cents up to twenty seven dollars fifty. The list includes multiple price points and a four dollar to thirteen dollar range. Floor details indicate location on the first floor.

Steamer Trunk and Bag Prices Across Sizes and Styles

A catalog lists steamer trunks priced from 11.95 to 17.50 with sizes ranging 32 to 36 inches. Black cowhide bags cost 5.00, brown portfolios 4.95, andwalrus grain sewn corners noted for durability.

New Satin Hats Offered At Low Price For Women

Through our Eastern buyer we secured an unusual shipment of Satin Hats at a very low figure. The assortment suits both matrons and young women in many styles and colors. To appreciate the value, these hats must be seen.

Petticoats in navy black green and more colors offered

Advertises 800 cotton taffeta waterbloom and sateen petticoats priced at $2.95 and $1.49 in multiple colors including navy black green Copenhagen wistaria and a black ground sateen with floral figures.

Copenhagen Wistaria

Dress Aprons in Four Attractive Styles On Sale

Four dress aprons offered in styles including pin striped chambray plain blue and pink percale light dot pattern and indigo percale with square neck and open front design. Prices listed as 1.95 and 1.29 reflecting sale options.

Scout Pereale

Silk Blouse Sale Values in Basement

Bargain sale of blouses priced at 2.85 each in basement stock. Regularly 5.75 5.00 and 3.95. Styles include Georgette Tricolette Mignonette Crepe de Chine with overblouse and tuckin varieties in long and short sleeves and light and dark colors.

Windsor

Odds and Ends At Clearance Prices for Money Day

Clearance sale notes list Navy Serge Dresses at 8 95 with women's sizes. White Lateen Bloomers 98c. Flannelette Dressing Lacques 1 29. Flannelette Kimonos 2 50. Tricolette Overblouses 1.00. Girls' Cotton Serge Dresses 1 50. Percale House Dresses 1 50.

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