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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1920
Page
14
Dr B C English a prominent local physician was found badly beaten in the street near his home in Berkeley California and rushed to Oak emergency hospital where he remained in serious condition. Authorities said his head was cut open with a club and he cannot identify his assailants.
New York reports a 25 percent rise in United States coffee consumption since prohibition began. An average of 12 pounds per person per year is cited by a committee linked to coffee dealers. In Massachusetts a vacant house is linked to a still and mash, with no arrests. Washington notes a Supreme Court decision on constitutional prohibition expected April 19 with Chief Justice White indicating a recess on that date.
Union suits in heavy ecru cotton with fleece inside and elastic weave are reduced to $1.35. Also offered are lightweight Egyptian cotton union suits, flat weave, comfortable and well shaped. Sale highlights the Upstairs and Downstairs Store pricing.
Special hats draw attention with two tone Milan braid in Cherry and Navy natural colors and Rose Copenhagen and Rose, offering striking combinations. Tuesday price set at 1.95 dollars.
The Downstairs Store advertises linen handkerchiefs with embroidered initials. Each handkerchief has a 14 inch hem and letters available include A C D F G H J K L M N R 8 T. Featured Tuesday at 25 cents each.
Clearing of accumulated short lengths including ginghams devonshire suitings percales and muslins at sharply reduced prices. Downstairs Store offers white and colored outing flannel poplin flannelette long cloth nainsook batiste crepe comforter challies linings and sheetings and other useful weaves.
The Downstairs Store advertises hair ribbons at 35 cents per yard in colors including red black navy Copenhagen pink white emerald light blue and novelty stripe patterns. The offer highlights 5 and 4 inch wide ribbons and emphasizes quality for crisp hair bows.
Tuesday sale offers 482 pairs of striped and patterned novelty fiber-silk stockings at 25 cents per pair. White and gray styles are featured, with bulk quantities available.
Gracious muslin pillow cases measure 36 by 42 inches and sell as a $1.75 per pair. Embroidery work is the final step before use.
Fresh supply of popular sweets including cushions and slender strips in assorted flavors and tints. Special 45 cents per pound.
Plainspoken ad notes white correspondence stationery sold at 50¢ per set containing 50 sheets and 50 envelopes, and 25¢ per box of 24 sheets and 24 envelopes, offered Tuesday at the novelty cabinet display.
OFT and grateful to baby skins are these Mercerized Lisle Vests with silk ribbon lacing at neck sizes 1 1 4 and 2 unusually good values at 35 cents.
The item lists dainty camisoles with Filet-pattern lace and pink satin. Ribbon shoulder straps and elastic waist provide fit, priced at $1.50. Similar styles mix China silk and satin with lace, also at $1.50.
HESE Table Pieces are sold nickel no plating to wear off and suited to everyday and camping use. Teaspoons 10 cents, dessert spoons 15 cents, knives 25 cents, forks 25 cents, tablespoons 20 cents. THY DOWNSTAIRS STORE.
The compact two-pan electric grill with broiler and reflector promises quick cooking for lunches and after theatre snacks. Includes cord and plug and sells for $12.00 in the Electrical Goods section of the Downstairs Store.
Incomplete assortments and slight soiling from display push waists to sharply reduced prices. Lace trim and plaiting finished garments include plain organdie vestees and cross barred voiles. Some weaving styles offered at attractive savings, price now $1.50.
Ten tasteful conventional patterns in Drapery Nets available in white ecru and ivory plus plain weaves in white and ecru and polka dotted options in ivory and white Low priced at 50 cents per yard.
When Easter attire signals spring the Downstairs Store showcases new style low shoes including one-eyelet Ties and low-cut Oxfords at attractively low prices. The assortment highlights affordable fashion as a foundation for fresh spring outfits.
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