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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1917
Page
2
Wednesday buyers find Boudoir Slippers at 85c per pair and Women's Houdoir Slippers in colored cretonne with covered soles. Also offered are Women's Slippers $1.85 and various leather Shoes from $2.65 to $2.75 per pair. Main floor at The Bon Marche.
Listing notes 24 inch calico 8 yard bolts good quality calico in assorted check patterns suitable for aprons or dresses. Percale offered at 10 cents a yard with 2500 yards available in lengths up to 10 yards in light shades and patterns.
A Wednesday offer features 30c per pound divinity pudding style walnut confection from the Bon Marche candy shop on the lower main floor. The item is described as delicious and creamy with a Wednesday special price of 20c a pound.
Read a list of discounted health and beauty items with many 50 cent and one dollar price points. Wisdoom Rob ertine Java Rice Face Powder Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Nuxated Iron Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Glover's Mange Remedy Dixie Tan and Freckle Cream Manicure Files Water Bottles Eleasia Ideal Face Jergens Benzoin and Almond Lotion offered at reduced prices.
Poiret fashions conclude after today with shows from 10 30 to 11 30 in the morning and 2 30 to 3 30 in the afternoon. The Wednesday program marks the last presentation day for the Poiret fashion display.
The Mail Service Office on the upper main floor offers available Paul Poiret fashion brochures to readers while supplies last.
Mabel Howe died of a self-inflicted gunshot at E P Erckenbrack’s Border Line Transportation house after a midnight party. Brckenbrack, manager of the company, testified he believed in a single standard for morality but admitted missteps. A Despondent state and love for Howe emerged in testimony, with 19 witnesses reviewed. Funeral services for Howe are set for Wednesday at the Bonney-Watson chapel.
Billy Malligan reports from the Gill trial at United States district court. He notes Judge’s reaction to a witness, the crowded hall, and the trial’s likely impact on bootlegging in Seattle as peruna figures prominently.
Los Angeles reports confirm Capt. Jack Bonavita an one armed animal trainer was killed by a polar bear named Jake in Hoatock arena. Bonavita entered the cage alone and was overpowered by the angered beast. police shot the bear after Bonavita sustained fatal injuries and died hours later.
Stockholm reports Finnish city of March 20 is in Russian hands after riot week end. Admiral Morton shot and 14 officers aboard a warship in harbor were killed, according to today’s reports.
London March 90 The Chancellor of the Exchequer Bower Law announced to the House of Commons the government is considering the best means to settle the Irish question and may preside over a conference of dominion delegates at an imperial conference.
A catalog lists various sailor hats with styles such as drooping-brim high crown telescope and roll-brim in hemp braid Milan straw and Milan straw. Prices range from 4.00 to 7.50 with colors including gold chartreuse purple black pink beige and sand.
At seven fifty each, a broad assortment of well cut skirts in plain and combination colors features new belt, button and pocket details.
Sports Stripe Woolens lists a wide range of striped and plain fabrics for skirts and suits. Fifty four inch wide cloths cost 3.00 per yard, novelty striped and plain cheviots priced at 7.50, gaberdine navy or black at 7.50, gray Bedford cord three piece model with front plait and pockets priced 7.50. Second Floor.
New silk fabrics feature bold stripe arrangements with very wide and narrow bands. Cluster patterns use multi color effects and gradient shading across whites tans grays and blues. Available 36 inches wide in several color families with price 2.00 to 2.50 per yard. First Floor.
Our garments from the new shipment are shown in the sketch and there are many others equally attractive all fresh and new and all offering very good value. Empire Envelope Chemise features narrow lawn bands Valenciennes insertion Swiss embroidery and a $1.00 price. Fine sheer lingerie cloth Envelope Chemise with four Swiss embroidered medallions and Valenciennes edging priced at $1.00. Filet pattern Valenciennes insertion with Swiss embroidery trims this Envelope Chemise at $1.00. Second Floor.
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