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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1920
Page
22
The readable lines show jagged phrases about plans and people but lack clear events, dates, or entities. The text hints at discussions among sailors and a return but provides no verifiable names or outcomes.
Spokane hosts the 234th national convention where stockmen raise $18,000 for 1920 operating expenses and secure $8,000 more in pledges. Senator Kendrick is reelected president as El Paso named 1921 meeting site and packer legislation gains approval after a noon conference.
Miss Olga Samanoff a violinist argues jazz is no longer vital to vaudeville success in America. She cites musical appreciation rising and audiences embracing grand opera selections when well chosen. Her partner Eugene Argiewics and companions Stas Falas Diem and Claire Rogers appear with her at the Pantages in Seattle.
New Wool Jersey Frocks at 15.75 feature short sleeves and an Eton jacket silhouette with silver embroidery and a Russian blouse overskirt effect. Shown in Reindeer Taupe and White for women and misses sizes. Percaline garments with bright nosegays on black or plain Green Navy Black, finished with accordion plaits at waist, priced 2.50.
The Hat illustrates Spring 1920 elegance with taupe satin hats priced at 12 50. Designers feature loops of straw, satin folds, tassels, and floral and straw accents. Notes include turbans, sailors, fringing ostrich and open woven straw with silk, showcased in the Downstairs Store.
The Upstairs Downstairs Store advertises 36 inch taffeta at 3.00 a yard in colors including black navy emerald and turquoise. The fabric suits plaitings puffings and rufflings for spring and street frocks.
White sateen petticoats priced at 1.75 and 2.00 with machine embroidery at hem. Double shadow proof front panel petticoats at 2.50. White muslin skirts with embroidery or lace flounces, 36 to 42 inches, priced from 1.25 to 3.95. Downstairs Store highlights.
The Downstairs Store offers a range of boys and children shoes this Saturday with Gun-Metal Calf, Army-Style, Chocolate-Calf, and Tan Calf styles. Prices range from 1.95 to 6.00, sizes vary from toddlers to early teens, and Goodyear welt soles are noted on select pairs.
An attractively low price for pongee silk negli gee shirts featuring a turn-down collar and coat style with one pocket. Sizes 14 to 16 percent. Well finished in every detail. Good values at five dollars. The downstairs store.
Bargain coats in coral and old rose described as inexpensive outing wraps. Corduroy sport coats sized 86 to 44 priced at 1.95 dollars each, touted as comfortable and easily worn like a sweater.
The Downtairs Store Housewares Section offers brushes polishes paints varnishes floor waxes wall tints and related items to aid in a thorough annual home interior renewal.
A store promotes a sale of 38 misses tub dresses at 1.45 dollars, blue and tan plaid ginghams with white pique trim. Middy style dresses in gingham for ages 2, 3, and 4 priced 69 cents. Additional girls tub dresses 1.25 and boys rompers 95 cents.
Medium weight wool blend suits for boys with belted coats and knickerbockers. Gray and brown colors with serge lining. Fully lined with taped seams watch pocket and belt loops. Sizes 8 to 17 years. Price 810.00. Fei ra.
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