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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1920

Page

22

Labor groups press for US ownership of railroads

Montreal and Chicago reports reveal 2,000,000 railroad workers demand government ownership and democratic platform support. Heberling of the Switchmen’s Union asserts the Plumb plan for tripartite control. Gompersa opposed AFL backing of politics amid party splits.

Ralph F. Couch Montreal San Franccisco Heberling Switchmen's Union American Federation of Labor Gompersa Democratic Platform Committee Democratic Party Chicago Committee of 48 National Labor Party Ramuel Gompersa

Downstairs Store Sells Children Rubber-Soled Play Shoes

Rubber-soled play shoes for boys offered in tan willow calf and dark brown calf with smoked horse, priced by size from 3 to 5 at 1.85 and up to 12 to 2 at 2.95 per pair. Extra heavy oak tanned soles available for larger sizes 6 to 11 at 2.75 to 2.95 per pair.

Glass Vases Abound At The Downstairs Store

The Downstairs Store presents a wide range of glass vases to hold abundant flowers. Prices vary from 20 cents to 85 cents for plain glass, 50 cents to $1.50 for iridescent, 85 cents to $3 for etched, and $2.50 to $7.50 for cut glass designs.

Men’s cotton half hose at 25 cents a pair

An advertisement offers 800 pairs of finely woven cotton half hose in tan navy gray and khaki with double heel and toe. Special Saturday price is 25 cents per pair, located downstairs in the store.

Wanted the Picture Not the Pineapple

Colorado Springs June 18 David Wallace a prominent resident was arrested and charged with stealing a can of pineapple from a dealer display He said he only wanted the label which showed a Hawaiian girl They took the can and the label from him as evidence

Colorado Springs David Wallace Wallace

New Models in American Lady Corsets at $1.50

Advertises American Lady corsets for average and fuller figures. Two models priced at 1.50 each with medium bust long skirt four hose supporters and graduating front stay in sizes 20 to 28 and 22 to 30.

Jelly candy strips in assorted flavors on sale

Slender strips of jelly candy in assorted flavors coated with crystallized sugar offered at 50 cents per pound.

Pink glove silk underarm finished cotton union suits

A top of pink glove silk reinforced under the arm finishes these cotton union suits. Low neck and sleeveless with tight knee. Sizes 38 to 44. Attractively priced at $2.50.

Misses Mesh Union Suits at 50 Cents

The Downstairs Store promotes girls mesh Union Suits in cooling beaded top designs with lace trimmed knees. Priced at 50 cents, described as exceptional value and serviceable.

Melba Toiletries Offer Broad Range Of Essentials

Melba Toiletries presents a full line of personal care items at low prices. Lov' Me Taleum and Melba Taleum priced at 25 cents each, Melba Powder 25 to 75 cents depending on shade, Melbaline Powder 25 cents, Melba Greaseless Cream 50 cents, Melba Skin Massage and Melba Travelers' Cold Cream 25 cents, and Melba Rose Blush Rouge 25 cents.

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