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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
9
A fragmented OCR list catalogs numerous groceterias across Seattle and nearby towns. It names Downtown Pike Street locations, Market districts, Union District spots, West Seattle, Admiral Way, Yesler Way, and additional outlets in Kirkland Everett and Tacoma with scattered street references and partial store numbers.
Central Labor council held its annual election Wednesday evening electing J C Munday to another term as president by a comfortable margin. James A Duncan will remain secretary, Charles W Doyle was reelected business representative for the 13th consecutive year, Sophie Pugtley became women's organizer, and William Brown was named vice president. Committees were chosen from seven industrial groups including trustees, executive board, and legislative, with many names listed for each, reflecting broad union representation.
King County commissioners will open bids August 16 for 6.4 miles of paving on Vashon Island from the ferry landing to Vashon Heights and Vashon Center. The project costs about $200000 with fifty percent funded by the county and four percent by taxpayers, the road district to finance the remainder.
Pure Milk Dairy employees and their families enjoyed the second annual picnic at Manor A. F. Bird’s Majtewood farm near Ren near Maplewood. Dr. H. M. Read Seattle health commissioner praised Maplewood farm and Carl Crosson Beattie Chamber of Commerce spoke.
22-year-old stated to be a safecracker shoplifter and pickpocket who was at liberty on probation Thursday. Deputy Prosecutor John L. Carmody and Captain of Detectives C. BE. Ten Mant investigated her case. She was arrested two weeks ago by Lieut. Gus Hasselblad and Patrolman P. F. Knapp after a vicious fight and allegedly admitted her criminal career when taken to the police station.
Fleet Street merchants list extensive stock including 6 pairs blue and white pajamas, 17 lisle union suits in multiple makes, 21 white muslin pajamas, 25 silk ties, 19 pairs black wool hose, 9 pairs pongee pajamas, 5 silk shirts, 10 madras shirts, and numerous handbags, belts, and stationery items. Also featured are blankets, bath mats, and a wide range of neckwear and ladies apparel. The listings name MacDougall-Southwick and Santinelae the Don Leather Goods as storefronts with varied sizes and prices.
A mixed list of finished needlework garments and accessories plus jewelry pieces. Items include scarves dresses gowns hats rompers and towels with hand embroidery in various colors and fabrics. Also offered are multiple jewelry sets necklaces bracelets pins and cameos from MacDougall-Southwick with assorted prices.
An advertiser lists brushes including natural ebony items and “Everybody's Favorite” priced 95 cents. Also offered are solid back brushes with ebony, at 75 cents, plus two black hair brushes at 25 cents from MecDougall-Seathwick on Street Fleer.
A sale listing from MacDougall-Southwick details numerous umbrellas in various sizes and colors with prices from 2.95 to 7.95 and a second floor display of Georgette Crepe Blouses in multiple colors and sizes with styles including over-blouse and high neck, priced up to 5.95.
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