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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
11
Eugene Oregon June 15 Thos A Calvert 14 of Junction City uses garden proceeds to buy a bond in a patriotic drive. His early crops mature as his sales support the national appeal and garden program.
A man enters a United States National Bank and lays $50 on the counter claiming he earned the money from his garden and wants it to work for Uncle Sam. The incident is described in prompt form with no further details of consequences or actions.
Swed ish actress Martha Hedman and late Broadway star appears next week in David Belasco's Boomerang in Seattle. She plays a nurse and her presence in a nurse's uniform stirs local wartime bravado, suggesting a lighter view of the war. The production has enjoyed great success elsewhere.
The story outlines research and preliminary investigations spreading across America Europe and Asia into the 16 000 acres of Alder wood Manor. It highlights Puget Mill Company as a pioneer in lumber with long operations at Port Gamble and urges readers to consult bankers to determine how to fund the dream today.
Oscar 58 Strauss argues that freed Russian Jews will return from exile to spread American ideals and trade in Russia. He notes czarist May laws and pogroms, contrasts mobility for non Jews, and highlights large bank deposits as capital to fund a Russo American Jewish reintegration. The piece frames exiled Jews as destined to repay America’s shelter by rebuilding new Russia with republican ideals.
Coroner Tiffin reports the body of a baby found on a vacant lot in the 600 block of Madison Street was strangled with a cloth gag. No information on parents or suspects is available.
James A. Dougan advised the board of trustees of the police pension fund that Mrs. Mary L. Kendall, wife of patrolman Robert S. Kendall who died by his own hand on May 28, is not entitled to receive a pension.
The Legislative Federation of King county will hold a special meeting Monday at noon in the Good Eats cafeteria to consider war measures. President Mrs F W L Clark urges every officer and delegate to be present.
A jury in Judge Clifford's court convicted Mrs. Elsie Ringdal after four minutes deliberation. The case found she maintained a residence at 818 First Ave for the purpose of selling liquor. Deputy Prosecutor Patterson prosecuted the matter.
Catalog of boys apparel including Madras Chambray Poplin and Duck fabrics in white blue rose tan green with stripes and checks. Shirts and blouses priced from 49c to 98c with plain and striped options and detachable or sport collars. Also khaki outfits with accessories and suits for boys and scouts suitable for outing and hiking.
Genuine Italian Panama hats plain and Alpine crown with brim in assorted bands all sizes. Also 5 wash fabric hats in duck Panama Palm Beach silk khaki white tan gray stripes and checks all sizes. Priced POP from 50c to 1 48.
White pairs for women with 8 inch tops and Louis heels advertised alongside Palm Beach pumps. Sizes 3 14 to 6, pricing shown at 2.98 and 2.00 to 2.75. Special prices highlight Common Sense and Louis heel styles with same sole construction.
Muslin underwear and women's gowns described in fine mull with lace details and embroidery. Several styles include front yokes with Valen ciennes lace and baby ribbon finishes. White muslin skirts in muslin, lawn, and crepe feature lace trims and embroidery with deep ruffles priced at 98 cents, far below typical $1.50 values.
The Palace Hip opens with the Monte Carlo Sextette led by singers and instrumentalists. Dot Marsell charms with character songs and parodies while the Hayashi troupe performs juggling and stunts. Leonard and Louie offer gymnastic acts, the Garrity Sisters sing and dance, and the Norton Brothers provide singing and chatter.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Ann Coombs aged 84 a pioneer of the Duwamish valley will be held Sunday from the Horney-Watson chapel. She died Thursday.
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