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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
10
Special Friday sale offers girls tub dresses at 79 cents with new stock and quality gingham fabrics in stripes and plaids. Sizes 6 to 14 years. Also Union Suit specials at 35 cents, formerly 50 to 75 cents, on First Floor Special Sales Table.
In Seattle the G A R encampment and Red Cross fund drive run together, with veterans in Motel Frye lobby swapping war stories while young soldiers pass by. Spokane’s Sergei C. D Cramer recalls Civil War trench experiences and the harsh care he received as an 18 year old, including a field hospital night and a lemon tale of wartime hardship.
New York June 21 Admiral Bradley A. Fiske proposes air launched torpedoes as a world war deciding weapon. A $20 000 sea plane could rival a $20 000,000 battleship as naval officers note planes avoid mine fields. The method uses torpedoes released from planes six to seven miles out and guided to surface.
The Star and 200 newspapers seek a distinctive American name for U S troops in Europe. Readers are urged to submit a snappy, descriptive moniker used on the battlefront. Explain in 50 words or less why it fits and send to the Army Editor.
A Red Cross fundraiser will be held at Standard Furniture Co featuring dancing and a card party at 8 20 p m Thursday. Ten year old Japanese dance interpreter Haru Ko Kumagai will perform as a highlight of the program.
In a hospital room Dick contemplates the future as Mrs. Selwin’s will reveals Margie Waverly as sole heir to most of the estate. Dick asks if she will still marry him and manage his book business, while rivals vie for leadership. The scene closes with Margie preparing for a new life as the story promises continuation.
Olympia reports potatoes will be dried in newly installed food-drying plants at Wenatchee Yakima and Spokane. London note says the suffrage bill lowers the voting age for women to 30, passed in the house of commons by 291 to 26.
A report notes cereals reach ideal texture when prepared and left to rest overnight using a Fireless Cooker, highlighting convenience and energy efficiency.
The ad lists wringers for wood tubs and cement trays priced from 3.75 to 7.50, washboards in metal and glass from 25 to 75 cents, willow baskets from 1.75 to 2.50, folding drainers, sleeve boards, wall clothes driers, electric irons from 3.50 to 5.50, hand operated washing machines at 11 to 17.50, the Thor electric washer at 100, and various ironing boards and folding boards with prices.
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