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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1918
Page
8
A fragmented reader note speaks of summer, heat, and a laid back mood. It contrasts office routine with trout pools near rocks and hints at travel for work. Temperatures reached 90 degrees yesterday while 68 at noon today, signaling seasonal change.
United Press dispatch from France reports German air raids terrorizing civilians, with eight women killed in village shelters and mothers and infants among the dead. It notes unkept pledges not to bomb during religious processions and describes widespread destruction of nonmilitary targets.
The King County Democratic club meets Saturday at noon at the Good Fats cafeteria 13 Second Ave to hear Chas G Hetfner former state chairman deliver an address titled Practical Patriotism followed by a discussion.
Yakima will lose a resident after he signaled on Thursday he would relocate outside city limits. Citing license fees for a herd of 12 dogs kept for protection against a bothersome brother in law, he vows to move with the animals to the country as police seek Frank Sheffer Jr. in Springfield Tennessee.
The labor policies board studies a plan to set a government guaranteed wage for all war workers including private manufacturers. It would fix wages by trade to stabilize employment and end price cutting for labor.
Lightweight hats in tan navy and gray striped fabric with white crowns or brims. Described as cool and suitable for sunny days at the beach and outdoor picnics.
Garment description notes comfortable easy care coveralls in galatea fabric and heavy gingham, styled in neat stripes for practical wear.
Pershing reported 48 casualties to the war department including 17 killed in action and 12 dead from wounds. Names span several states and cities, with officers and privates listed among the dead, wounded, and missing from various theaters and accidents.
American forces launched a fierce assault with heavy artillery and counterattacks to seize the northwest corner of Belleau Wood and push into Bouresches Torcy and Neuilly area. Reports say troops established communication, trench mortars moved up and the railway junction at Houresches was secured after hard fighting. The advance covered Bouresches Belleau Torcy Bussiares Neuilly and Vaux as they crossed the Ourcq.
Washington June 7 1918 The war is drawing American women into industry. During the first four months of 1918 about 45 000 women were placed in employment through the U S employment service as announced today.
Anti German demonstrations broke out in Ponce after news of the sinking of the Porto Rico liner Carolina by a German submarine off the U S coast. German houses were stoned and persons with pro German sympathies faced unpopularity.
Washington June 7 The Senate adopts Norris resolution asking Director General McAdoo if he may seize stock yards and stockyard terminal railroads without new legislation. Norris favors government control of key facilities amid rail crisis.
Field Marshal Haig reported a raid northwest of Bethune last night in which his forces inflicted heavy casualties captured machine guns and returned without loss. The operation targeted a hostile post in the Bethune district and yielded significant material gains.
New Haven June 7 R H Boyd of Yale was chosen as captain of the Yale baseball team for the coming season. The announcement names Boyd as leader of the squad from New Haven and reflects a local honor for the university.
New trimmed hats arrive in large and small shapes with sailor and Empire styles. Chiffon draped brims, bows, flowers, fringes, and feathers adorn these hats priced at seven dollars fifty cents. Hats suited for all occasions on the second floor at The Bon Marche.
Crepe sleeping gowns and pajamas dominate the June display on the third floor. Gowns of white crepe in Empire style come in pink white and figured fabrics with ribbon trim. Pajamas priced at 2.50 feature Liberty Bell and bluebird designs with hemstitched ruffles for easy care in hot weather.
Khaki Dresses priced at 3.75 feature straight plaited cuts with yokes sailor collars and silk ties for ages 6 to 14. Khaki Outing Skirts in straight plaited style sell at 1.95, plus wash dresses from 1.00 to 2.50. Tub dresses in gingham and chambray 6 to 14, and children’s sand pile dresses 0.59 to 0.75. Little Daughter Shop second floor.
Hammocks woven of hard spun yarn in bright colors priced from 1.95 to 8.00. Canvas hammocks with striped patterns and end spreaders 4.75. Couch hammocks in khaki canvas with extra chains 16.00. Collapsible hammock stands of angle iron 6.00. Croquet sets in rock maple boxes 1.45 to 5.95. Gold Medal camp cots stools canteens water bags and pack sacks at moderate prices. Sporting Goods Section Basement Union St Store.
Japanese crepe kimonos with floral designs and an obi attached offered at 1.50. Hand embroidered butterfly and flower designs in pink rose lavender and copper. Other Japanese kimonos available at 3.95.
Advertises sport blouses and shirts for vacation wear at 75 cents each. Also lists heavy weight blue or black denim overalls priced at 1 dollar 25 cents to 1 dollar 50 cents a pair.
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