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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
12
MelDougall Southwick advertises a complete stock of Middy blouses for house wear sports wear and children. Paul Jones Master and Military Middies priced from 1.50 to 1.95 with features such as white fabric blue collar four pockets and belts. Novelty Middies and matching skirts range from 1.50 to 2.50 with white or striped options.
A sales item highlights large ostrich neckpieces with a price tag of 1.65 dollars. The listing mentions color options including white old rose navy and emerald as available choices. The ad emphasizes a special price for these fashion accessories.
London reports that 14 young women at a large munitions factory exhibit signs of smoker's heart according to the official physician. The notice highlights growing tobacco use among English women, including quite young workers.
Helena Montana June 22 John Korpi of Butte was indicted by a Helena grand jury on formal charges. The accusation names Korpi in connection with alleged crimes and sets a date for arraignment in district court.
E Eng redson, 20, was struck by a street car while going to work at the Seattle Dry Dock and Construction Co. He was taken to Seattle General Hospital with head wounds that may prove fatal. The accident occurred at First Ave E and Connecticut St.
A lockout of 19 Aberdeen girls sparks fear of a coast wide telephone and electrical workers strike. Union officials warn a walkout by operators could halt service from Mexico to Canada unless a settlement is reached. the girls have asked to unionize and seek higher wages with four day weeks during training.
Seattle recruiting offices urge volunteers for multiple units. The Second Washington infantry seeks 20 more men at 1322 Second Ave, the Washington naval militia wants 80 at 608 Second Ave, regular and navy headquarters exist in the Plonger and American Bank buildings, a marine recruiting station operates at Firat Ave and Yealer Way, and the eighth engineers seek railroad builders with Col Cavanuagh recruiting at 616 Burke Building for immediate France service. The signal corps at 3113 Arcade Building needs 100 and Dr Ira C Brown at Seventh Ave and Madison St recruits for the medical reserve corps with twenty five ambulances requested.
Capt John J Lee of Ana Cortes elected department commander for Washington and Alaska. Next meeting set for Vancouver Washington. The 35th annual encampment closed with an auto ride for visiting delegates and a Woodland Park picnic hosted by the Women's Relief Corps and Daughters of Veterans. Other officers elected include Svc Cmdr 8 F Street, C A Cavender, and Dr B R Freeman. Installation occurred at Eagles hall with Gen George W Tibbits officiating.
Henry B. Harrison, 15, of St Helens, Oregon, ran away from home to join the United States Army. He enlisted in the cavalry and is at Fort Russell, becoming the youngest soldier from Columbia County.
St. Luke's Hospital in New York opened a new human repair shop for men rejected from the army and navy for minor ailments treatable by simple elective care.
Pasement Salesroom offers white canvas red trim shoes in high cut and Oxford styles for women Misses children boys and youths priced from 85 cents to 1.00 per pair.
Teapots from 19th century ARTHEN WARE with infusers and three cup capacity offered in green blue and brown finishes. White metal teaspoons in rose pattern at 6 for 25 cents. Describes exceptional values and practicality for camp or kitchen.
Basement Salesroom offers curtain Madras fabrics priced at 30c and 35c per yard. Readily available color choices and stock details provided for shoppers seeking affordable drapery material.
Berlin Lokalanzeiger reports on wartime unrest, urging hatred of English and pacifists, with calls to execute peaceful dissenters. Halle Volksblatt notes rising civilian political action, warning reactionaries. Police case from Loebau details theft by a high police official and ex-constables, undermining local food stocks.
Minneapolis records report F. 61 Olson held in St Paul jail while police allege he posed as Oliver Osborne meeting wooing and borrowing from eleven women across the city. He allegedly wooed won borrowed and jilted eleven women described by authorities.
Public officials target cabarets enforcing dress rules for Hawaiian dancers. Directors demand skirts of straw or hemp be replaced with acceptable attire or shutdown.
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