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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1917
Page
10
Fraser and Paterson Co announces joining the Sewing Machine Club along with obtaining new equipment or services. The notice highlights partnership with the club and aims to promote membership and activity among local sewing enthusiasts.
The Eldredge two-spool sewing machine sews directly from two ordinary spools, eliminating bobbins. It is described as up to date, high speed, simple and efficient. Purchase requires $1 down and $1 weekly with no extras or interest, and old machines may be taken in part payment.
One day only sale by promoter Belted and loose flare coats from major line. Velours gabardines and wool jerseys in wide range of colors including rose cherry and navy. Broad collars belts pockets overcollars and other features highlighted. Third Floor Paterson Co.
A reflective piece portrays a once powerful figure as a has been, noting the coat of many nations and a long conflict. It suggests the Russian people view removing him as worth the war, leaving him with pallid sadness.
Samuel Alkana, a Turkish Jew living at 455 13th Ave, cannot state his age nor prove citizenship. A. M. Parker at the car barn at 14th and E. Jefferson presses for an answer, while Alkana pleads uncertainty and fears imminent jail if he fails to tell the truth. The exchange highlights a gap in registration rules and the tension over documentation.
French forces begin training the 1918 class, the youngest recruits aged 19, who will join American troops if the war continues into next fall. The move underscores growing Allied cooperation as the conflict widens.
A reader asks about status after six years in the U S and first papers versus full citizenship. The guidance notes that first papers alone do not confer citizenship and declare intention. a person must pursue naturalization to become a citizen. Others clarify exemptions for deserters, the effect of residence in Canada, and that birth abroad with a American citizen father can grant citizenship by parentage if the father was naturalized before the reader reached age of majority.
A nationwide urge calls on every American to back the war effort by purchasing Liberty Bonds. Officials promote participation as essential for victory, stressing collective responsibility and patriotic duty to fund military needs.
The Star argues for heavier taxes on wealth to fund the war, condemns wealth owners who dodge sacrifice, and urges America to match French patriotism. It contrasts a French veteran's sacrifice with U.S. apathy, urging bold action and national resolve amid war.
A narrator criticizes funerary excess and the fear of "some one might say" as Mrs. Selwin dies. Dick, the narrator and friends mourn, while tensions with Dick's mother surface over inheritance. The scene shows social pressure shaping grief and propriety.
Women’s sleeveless union suits offered at 50 cents in open mesh weave with high neck or lace trimmed knee. Available sizes run from % to 44.
Basement Salesroom offers 43 inch moire ribbon at 12 cents per yard. Colors include Black Navy Delft Brown Pink Green and White.
New Middies 95c arrivals in regulation slip-over styles preferred by many girls and women. Heavy white twill, short sleeves, large collars, front lacing, sizes 10 to 20 years, bust 36 to 44 inches. Price 95 cents. Also Tub Waists broken lines in white and colored voiles, sizes 36 to 44, 50 cents.
New shipment of boys corduroy knickerbockers in dark drab color priced at $1.25 for ages 7 to 17. Also new junior Norfolk wash suits in white or combos for ages 3 to 8 at $1.00. Basement salesroom offers Lilac Victoria and Air-float baby talcum in shaker-top tins at 10¢.
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