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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
12
A liner with 176 passengers tied up at an Atlantic port after reporting three submarines sighted in European waters. One U-boat was said to be destroyed near dusk, with depth charges and gunfire from the liner and a pursuing destroyer. An escort hydroplane and destroyer accompanied the vessel into port.
Reports from press circles say German divers active off the Atlantic coast are growing bolder in blocking ships near the United States. A Brazilian steamer was struck by a U boat off New Jersey, then forced to submerge after U transport opened fire. A submarine attack near Saturday involved a 6,000 ton vessel believed to be a mother ship or captured freighter. Boston harbor briefly closed.
Report from New York on June 8 describes the Mauban sinking off the Italian coast in May. It notes 26 crew members have reached the port, with details of other losses including City of Cola sunk by a diver near in May and 20 crew from City of Wilmington lost to fire at sea.
At Curtiss field Buffalo on Monday D P Rader an older pilot and former British flying corps instructor and Robert Conner of Los Angeles a student flyer were killed when their plane fell Rader home is San Francisco.
Portland June 11 With new canned salmon prices announced futures trading abolished by the government. The new price is 25 cents a dozen cans higher than a year ago. Canners may sell only as they pack and must reserve 25 percent of output for government use. Shad prices also up 25 cents per dozen cans to 1.75.
The annual meeting of the Plym outh church Women’s association is set for June 14 at the country home of Mrs Everett Smith on Lake Washington. The executive board convenes at 1 o'clock followed by a luncheon at 12 20.
Advertisement for Next Liberty theatre presenting watch repair by Haynes with emphasis on valuing your timepiece and inviting patrons to visit for service at the theater venue.
The Washington State Grange accuses Walla Walla authorities of disloyalty and German propaganda, alleging meeting disruption during wartime and seeking a federal investigation. It cites school board action, 30 minute eviction notices, a Home Guard presence, and lack of protection from city and county officials.
Many school children and mothers value a box of Mother Gray Sweet Powders for Children to ease feverishness upset stomach teething troubles and headache. Used by mothers for 10 years. Free samples offered with purchase at local stores. Address Mother Gray Co New York.
The city announces an active enforcement of an old ordinance prohibiting sweeping dirt into streets as war conditions reduce night sanitation staff. Downtown building owners, associations, janitors and unions are alerted that littering fines will apply now. Night crews have been reduced by 40 percent, slowing dust removal, with day shifts also shrinking.
A Washington State Grange executive letter charged political motives behind persecutions of farmers' organizations. The message from leaders Bouck, Lewis, Nelsen, Compton, Case and the executive committee urged careful investigation and urged support for war savings stamps with a June 28 save the date notice.
Private Henry Kasto died while six men from battery A 2nd field artillery were injured in an accidental explosion during target practice at Camp Fremont near Menlo Park California yesterday. The cause remains unknown as authorities investigate the blast. The injured include Seret James Gardner Corporal Walter Lanack Private Claude Allnutt Luther Welsh and John Peterson now in hospital.
Tomorrow Dollar Day features Monarch Shirts in sizes 14 to 17 at 1.00 each. New patterns in a large assortment promised to fit wash and wear well. Also five linen men’s handkerchiefs for 1.00 and 1.25 Union Suits at 1.00 in size 36 only white and ecru. First Floor.
Fraser-Paterson Co offers a Dollar Day sale on fresh, new blouses in varied voiles lawns and plaids. Sizes 2 to 6 years, plain colors stripes and checks, many tailored and novelty styles, claimed as excellent values for summer wear.
A special purchase offers plain and fancy silks and poplins at dollar cat prices. Wide range of colors and correct new styles listed. Motor Millinery Section on the first floor promotes the sale.
Special at one dollar offers include pique linen and gabardine vests and satin collars in white and colors. Georgette and organdy guimpes in sheer organdy also feature. Valued from 1.50 to 2.00, with bone tapes and framing details. Fraser-Paterson Co Firatloor.
Wraser Paterson Co offers a special Dollar Day deal of one hundred dozen china cups and saucers in two designs Victoria plain white and blue onion. Sets of six cost $1.00, claims high demand and limited supply.
Fraser Paterson Co offers extreme value bags at $1.00 on Dollar Day. Two lots feature polished patent leather style and dull grain finish enduring bags with good wear. Other lot includes patent and Morocco top and back strap envelope bags in six styles priced at $1.00 each.
Dollar Day offers Eeru color voile curtains 36 inch wide at 25 cents per 6 yards. White and ivory filet curtain net 45 inches wide marked dollar per yard, regular price 1.35. Savings highlighted across curtain fabrics and netting.
A sale lists Rag Tags in a hit and miss pattern available in a broad color range. Decorations measure 27 by 54 inches and are part of a Dollar Day promotion highlighting variety and affordability.
Fraser-Paterson offers white and ecru Nottingham curtains priced at 1.25 and 1.00 per pair. Duing Dollar Day, customers can buy two and a half yards long sets at discounted prices.
Thirteen striped triped tub silks and four striped taffeta silks offered in a Dollar Day sale at Frager Paterson Co. Readily available are 32 to 86 inch widths in colors described as beautiful shades with special prices from 1.00 to 1.75 per yard, limited to the sale period.
Several hundred picture frame selections from regular stock offered at deep discounts. Hanging frames range from $1.50 to $1.89, standing frames from $1.75 to $2.25, and easel back frames priced as special purchases. End of year value emphasis with all frames featured at $1.00 on Dollar Day.
Bargains on cretonne fabric with lined interiors and gold cord handles, marked down to one dollar. Stamped pillow cases with loped tubing border and crochet edge offered at a special price, previously one dollar sixty five cents per pair. Library table runners and burlap pillows also highlighted as limited time discounts.
Fraser-Paterson Co offers dollar day deals on laces and trims. 17 inch white laces, thimble fancy silk and bead trim, filet mesh, and bands for hats or dresses reduce from 1.50 to 3.00 per yard to 1.00 for select items. Limited finishes in white and color embroidery bands also featured.
In the Dollar Day sale Fraser-Paterson Co offers five hundred cotton petticoats for one dollar each. The lot features satesens and heather blooms in plain colors and fancy patterns with good styles and ample color variety. The item promises substantial value for the price.
Fraser-Paterson Co advertises Mill Irregular silk stockings and seamless fiber silk boot stockings at 1.00 per pair or 2 for 1.00. Black pure thread silk full fashioned stockings in sizes 8 1 4 to 10 with double sole heel and toe. Also pink sky and lavender colors offered. Regular value 65 cents. First Floor Se. 6 29 6.02-044 46.
The Iraser Paterson Co presents a monthly sale on wide novelty ribbons priced at $1.00 per yard, with widths from 6 to 10 inches and fabrics suited for knitting bags sashes hair bows and other crafts. Also offering bag frames in 6 7 8 and 10 inch sizes regularly selling $1.25 to $2.25.
Fifty silk camisoles offered at special price of one dollar each. Pink and white styles trimmed with lace insertion and ribbon bodice, dainty and fine silk. Located in the Underwear Section on the first floor.
The Fraser-Paterson Co advertises four hundred Munsing Union Suits in various styles and sizes at $1 each, branding them as inexpensive, with minor faults, previously selling up to $1.75. Includes low neck and V neck options, wing sleeves, and bodice styles. sales available on the first floor.
Lucille and B. J. brand corsets in sizes 19 to 28, including a heavy white elastic-top model in pink floral design, a plain pink coutil mid-length, and a plain white version. All are described as excellent styles and supreme values at the Dollar Day price of $1.00.
Fraser-Paterson Co offers durable plain and striped gingham one piece outfits for children aged 2 to 5 years. Prices up to $1.00, with multi color options and brand listing DAFOE 2.9050. Splendid value promotion highlights affordable school-age apparel.
Fraser-Paterson Co offers women’s aprons on the second floor featuring fine roomy slip-over styles in pink and blue with V neck sleeves and white ruffle belt. Prices advertised at one dollar with emphasis on good quality for the price.
Fraser-Paterson Co offers Nainsook Night Gowns priced at $1.00 for Dollar Day. The gowns feature round and square necks with lace and embroidery, described as well made and roomy. Second Floor.
Fraser-Paterson Co offers Dollar Day specials with 34 yard lengths of skirting for $1.00 and 24 yard waist patterns for $1.00. White and black and white plaids and Voile and Organdies in white and colors, typical prices 35c to 75c a yard, with regular stock and sizes noted.
A remarkable Dollar Day offering featuring parasols formerly priced from two to five dollars and some over five dollars. Plain and fancy styles in a splendid variety of shades. All priced at one dollar in the Fraser-Paterson Co. Monthly Dollar Day sale on the first floor.
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