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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1918
Page
8
State Representatives Victor Zednick and Robert Grass will not seek the prosecuting attorney post this year. Zednick plans to run for justice of the peace, while Grass will seek reelection to the legislature from the 45th district.
Locked out telegraphers of Seattle will hold a benefit dance at Dreamland rink on Tuesday June 25. The event aims to aid workers on vacation at the request of Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies and is expected to be a big success.
The Cecil Hotel has radical changes with Walters in both Grill Room and Cabaret to free workers for shipyards. The hotel employs Army and Navy staff, with lady elevator operators and bell service, and its Deed's Cabaret remains popular for after the theatre. A portion of daily receipts goes to the government for war efforts.
Dr. P. L. Austin at 68 Third Ave corner James St urges readers to check gums for soreness bleeding or sloughing and seek care if symptoms exist. The notice frames a warning about gum disease and prompts dental attention.
Washington report notes Philadelphia retailers cut beer sales by 30 percent to stretch supply until the Fourth of July. Food administrator orders reduce brewing by 30 percent and lower alcohol content from 4 percent to 2.5 percent, turning common beer into a near beer.
Far and Near News reports Louisa K Lepper pupils will stage a benefit for French orphans on Friday June 14 at 45 o clock and Saturday at 245 pm in Lepper’s hall. Other notes include Seattle post office seeking carriers and clerks with exams later, and invitations issued for the Associated Ad Clubs convention in San Francisco from July 7 to 11.
Secretary of War Baker announced before cadets at West Point that Americans in France may soon pass the million mark. He noted prior talk of exceeding 700 000 and cited the 1919 class graduating early. General Peyton C. March said submarine raids and German setbacks would not stop U.S. manpower flow to France.
Christos Liliopoulos Seattle Greek consul will report for military duty to local board No 6 on June 23. He is a naturalized citizen and claimed exemption as a member of the Greek diplomatic corps. His exemption was denied on appeal to the district board.
Sleeveless velveteen navy jacket pairs with a white corduroy skirt in an unusual suit. Jacket lined with white messaline, trimmed with white braid and pearl buttons. Skirt fastens full length with pearl buttons and braid. Price 27.50.
Five styles from current displays feature white cotton gaberdine skirts for summer wear. A four piece model with pearl front buttons priced at 5.00. a three piece skirt with novelty pockets and belt at waist also 5.00. a gaberdine skirt with embroidery on belt and pockets priced at 6.50. Second Floor.
1000 yards of natural color dress linen offered at 25 cents per yard. Described as cool, durable for beach garments and women’s wear for the season. Linen weight and weave noted. width 26 inches. quoted at import cost. available on the first floor.
Soft washable tub silks patterned with multicolor stripes on white grounds. Suitable for women's blouses men's shirts and children's dresses. 32 inch width at $1.00 a yard and 36 inch width at $1.50 a yard.
Corduroys priced at $1.00 per yard in khaki taupe brown navy and wine shades. Lighter colors include white coral Copenhagen and pink for Negligees robes and childrens coats. Width thirty two inches.
Three linen finished cotton coats in tan natural and gray shades target misses and women. Prices shown include $1.95 $2.95 and $5.00 with emphasis on lightweight protection for travel and summer motoring.
Motoring caps with elastic back and chin straps in various styles. Motoring caps with cellulose visor in smoked glass effect priced at 1.45. Small cloth hats in crusher style with patent leather binding 2.95. Silk motoring caps with visor elastic back and chin strap 1.25. Elastic back and large chiffon motoring attached 5.00. Stitched silk crushers in green purple gray 4.25.
Hemstitched auto scarfs in 36x58 inch chiffon sell for 65 cents each in champagne black brown pink. Shetland veils price one dollar measuring 18x54 inches with two tone colors white rose gold black purple green navy gray brown.
Company C of the Seattle Home Guard opens recruiting at 4506 14th Ave North. The unit plans a two week campaign with drills at the university armory every Monday at 7 30 p m. Captain R C Bunker commands the company.
Survivors report the steamer Vindeggen of the American Smelting Co looted and sunk after a German submarine attack off the Virginia coast. The 88 Hendrick Lund was also destroyed on Monday. Sixty eight survivors from both vessels reached safety.
A group of ships reported near New York today included a woman and a child among those rescued. Crews believed all hands were saved and the situation was under control.
Co Graves, president of Cheasty's clothing store, returned to Seattle from an extended East trip and says the nation has grown grimmer and sorer under wartime stress with tightened discipline evident everywhere.
Readable sale notice describes a basement salesroom offering numerous cotton remnants and fabrics including Dev onshire Suitings Gala tea Calico Gingham Percale Poplin Voile Lawn Danish Cloth Crepe Muslin Toweling and more in various lengths. Strong emphasis on sharp disposal pricing.
President J A Swalwell of the National Bank of Commerce Seattle will convene the Washington Bankers association in Yakima Friday for a two day annual convention. Gov Lister A A Himore Farmers union president Dr H Lindley Idaho university president and J J Rouse Spokane will participate in the program.
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