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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1920
Page
24
In Doylestown Pennsylvania on March 2 masked gunmen robbed 20 Bristol Republican club members at their headquarters. Jewelry and cash totaling about $1,000 were taken and the suspects escaped before police arrived.
Traffic on the Pacific highway near the Duwaminah bridge was tied up for a short time Thursday after noon as the result of a collision between automobiles owned by John Mihich of 514 Third Ave and W I Coulter of Riverton. Both cars were badly damaged.
The city utilities committee reviews street railway and city light finances. Superintendent Ross is tasked to revise appropriation requests from 1,849,000 to 1,073,606. The panel notes power contracts favor large plants and suggests raising minimum current charges from 60 to 66 or 76 cents. Mayor Caldwell will be consulted on city department finances, with further action to be decided after a later meeting.
A Tacoma fraternal lodge borrowed a county voting machine for a lodge election. Officials praised the device as saving time and teaching voters how to operate it, according to county officials.
U S Army Goods sale listing olive drab and navy items including blankets tents ponchos wool trousers and jackets. The ad lists prices and sizes for blankets pillows comforters raincoats and auto robes with shipping note to CAMP LEWIS WIRELESS 416 Winckley Ave Seattle Wash.
The famous mills of Montmartre in Paris are slated for demolition to clear space for construction of new houses. Local authorities say the project will modernize the area and provide housing, while preserving the district’s historic character where possible.
An 19th century style advertisement promotes Hamlin's Wizard Oil to relieve rheumatic pains and backache, claiming quick penetration and healing. It also markets Wizard Liver Whips as a 30 cent laxative, with a money back guarantee for unsatisfied customers.
Extreme reductions on 500 pieces of silk and leather goods including women’s hand bags, beauty boxes, flat purses and overnight cases. Sample line means no two pieces alike with varied prices from $2.00 to $10.00, fitted toilet cases and other items listed. Leather Goods Section first floor.
A sale offers Kleinert’s Jiffy Baby Pants made of pure gum rubber in large, medium and small sizes. They are slightly imperfect but waterproof. Due to a special purchase the price is 35 cents per pair or three pairs for one dollar. Nations Section First Floor.
Madam Lyra and Lucille back lace corsets from $2.50 to $20.00 are offered exclusively in Seattle. Front lace options include Frolaset and Gossard with Nemo for stout figures. Popular lines include American Lady and Warner's with expert fitters ready to assist in proper selection. Corsets Second Floor.
Our spring glove selection offers Chamois Capeskin and mocha styles with strap-wrist and one-clasp options. Colors include brown tan beaver gray taupe navy white and Paris point backed Milanese silk gloves priced from 2.00 to 6.00 per pair. First Floor.
Lucille Emitted lists fine lisle union suits in flesh and white and a tailored band top with straps. Bodice top with tailored straps and envelope style cut in all sizes. Prices run from $1.75 to $2.00. Kanit Underwear, First Floor.
A hosiery advertisement lists wool heathers in orange blue green and brown with fashion foot and dropped stitch weave priced at 2.75 per pair. Plain wool heather in orange green and blue at 1.75. Women’s wool sport hose with ribbed leg in brown at 2.00 and green ribbed sport hose at 1.75. Hostery, First.
Advertising a range of children's cotton union suits in sizes 2 to 4 6 to 8 and 12 to 16 with features low neck Dutch neck elbow sleeves knee or ankle length and taped suits. Prices listed 1.25 to 1.75 dollars. First Floor knit undergarwear location.
The notice lists regular Special Price Basement economy options at 3.95, 5.00, and 7.50 dollars.
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