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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1918

Page

10

Entertaining 1915 films show at Clemmer Liberty Strand

The program features Mabel Normand in The Floor Below at Clemmer, Mary Pickford in Amarilly of Clothesline Alley at Liberty, and Douglas Fairbanks in Headin South at Strand. Colossal adventures, a Sign Invisible at Coliseum, Sister Ageist Sister at Colonial, Sylvia of the Secret Service with Mrs. Vernon Castle at Class A, plus Keith of the Herder at Mission.

Mabel Normand Mary Pickford Amarillo Clothesline Alley the Liberty Amarilly Frograms Coliseum Mitchell Lewis Clemmen Mabel Nermend Strand Deeg Feirbenkse Henadin’ Senth Mission Rey Stewart Keith The Herder Colontal Virginle Pearson Vernon Castle Sylvia Secret Service Douglas Fairbanks Katherine MacDonald the Strand

New Motoring Hats Sell From 3.50 To 7.00

Motoring hats offered in small compact forms ideal for driving. Styles pictured include two forms with optional chiffon or mesh veils. Color emphasis on tan green navy and purple with prices 3.50 4.75 5.00 and 7.00. Basement Salear.

Erickson Clears Way for City Car Line to Shipyards

City council advances a municipal street railway extension to the shipyard zone. Councilman Erickson introduces ordinances authorizing plans, bond issuance, and a $250 000 bond issue to fund construction and equipment. The board of public works will determine single or double track and oversee plans while funds may come from the general fund until bonds are sold.

Municipal Car One Erickson Board of Public Works Municipal Street Railwayes General Fund

Little Tots Tub Dresses at 35c

New arrivals in attractive percale dresses for ages 1 to years. Square or round yokes, short sleeves, small black figures or pin stripes on white, trimmed with light or Delft blue piping. Basement Salesroom. Price 35 cents.

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Meadows Convicted on Pal Testimony in Barber Shop Theft

Arnold Meadows convicted of grand larceny after his pal James Bowles testified that they robbed a barber shop cash register together. Judge Calvin Hall presided in the superior court department.

Arnold Meadows Calvin Hall

City Primaries Cut Election Expenses by One Third

City figures filed with Comptroller H W Carroll show expenses totaling 12705 70 versus 18705 20 last year. Half of the saving will be paid to King County as rental for 206 voting machines used.

H. W. Carroll King County

Empire Mortgage Loan Co Ad Seeks Confidential Loans

Use your diamonds and watches as security for loans. Liberal amounts and lowest rates. Full loan amount with no interest deducted. Ladies' Dept confidential. References any Seattle bank. Open every evening at the 7 Ketab. 12 Yeu, 2024 White Bldg.

Seattle Empire Mortgage Loan CO

May Publish Casualty Lists Once Week

Washington reports a war department official discussion of publishing casualty lists weekly or semi monthly to hide losses from the enemy. The plan, approved by the general staff, awaits Secretary Baker’s return from Europe. An example shows how closely the enemy tracks press reports with raids on a town once mentioned by a paper.

Washington War Department of Baker Europe

City Council Seeks Bond Solution to Cover Debts

The Beacon Hill and Shilshole indebtedness may force new taxes next year if no method is found. The council met informally on Monday and decided to consult the corporation counsel about issuing bonds to address the situation.

Beacon Hill Shilshole

Port Blakeley Red Cross Dance Raises 175 Dollars

Port Blakeley auxiliary of the Seattle Red Cross collected 175 dollars at a Saturday dance and carnival. The Belgian ship L Avanter crew donated 10 dollars to the fund.

Red Cross Port Blakeley Auxiliary Seattle Red Cross L. Avanter

New Shipment of Curtain Fabrics Highlights Pastel Dainty Effects

A basement salesroom offers printed curtain voices at 20c a yard with rosebud and trellis borders on white cream and ecru grounds in 36 inch width. Figured curtain marquisette 30c a yard features tapestry like coloring and summer shades, also 36 inch width. Printed-border scrims 15c a yard come in white cream and ecru with floral borders and 14 inch band edge.

HESE

Garden Lessons on Succession Cropping and Planning

The article explains growing methods for maximizing harvests by selecting late and early maturing vegetables and using succession cropping. It recommends planting small spaces with quick maturing crops like lettuce radishes onions and spinach then sowing intervals of 10 to 20 days to extend production.

Two U S Engineers Captured by Bandits Near Yeh Sien

March 12 report from Peking states two American engineers Ny i and Pursell are held prisoner by bandits near Yeh sien. They were said to be carrying a large sum of money for survey parties. Chinese soldiers from a defending party of 20 brought the news but were beaten off. Rainier Valley lines noted.

Peking Nyi Pursell Yehsien

Seattle Rail Congestion Dampens Kennewick Service

Rail congestion derails operations in Seattle and affects the Kennewick line, causing delays and reduced service reliability for passengers and freight. Officials warn of cascading timing problems as crews work to restore normal schedules.

Chamber Offers Shipping Guidance To Shippers

The Chamber of Commerce secured advice from C A Richards, chairman of the contraband committee of the war board, on proper methods for shipping goods not requiring an export license. The chamber will provide any shipper with full information.

Chamber of Commerce C. A. Richards the War Board

Diverse local notes and personnel moves across cities

The itemized snippet lists social hosting for Mrs Thresia McMaster in Seattle, a final war gardening lecture by Floyd Rader, a death at 1800 15th Ave, and bakers and aviation corps moves in Seattle. It also notes Pat O Brien kidnaping investigation in Hoquiam, longshoremen returning to ships in Vancouver and a labor-commission sitting in Victoria, plus R B Martin sued by a nonpartisan lecturer in Columbus Montana.

Thresia McMaster Lakeview Floyd Rader King County Sarah A. Daniel 15Th Ave Frank H. Pueth H. C. Ogden Seattle Chicago Bremerton G. Beresford Roberts Charleston Portland Aviation Corps Hoquiam Pat _O'Brien Vancouver B. C Vancouver B. C Justice Murphy Department of Labor Ottawa Victoria Columbus Mont R. B. Martin

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