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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1919
Page
6
A wartime form urges veterans to submit all discharge papers since April 6, 1917 and to protect their records. It advises writing name and address in pencil on each page and notes official copies can be made in the county auditor’s office for proof.
A brief report notes eight months of measurements on the Arctic ice pack. The items indicate inspection by Kan Way and related observations on the ice field conditions and changes over time.
A 1910s era piece explains that hands reflect emotion as the face does. It urges cleanliness with soap and lemon juice, glycerine, and talcum to maintain graceful hands, and provides drills to reduce nervous hand movements through controlled relaxation and practice.
With R H Parsons of the Northwest Fruit Exchange nominated as a candidate a special election to choose a successor to President Albert J Rhodes of the Chamber of Commerce will be held in the Arctic Building office from 10 a m to 5 p m on April 14.
Silk Week promotes thousands of yards of silk and weekly Silk Week Specials across sections. A Free Moving Picture Show in the Hall of Silks on the Upper Main Floor features the life of the Silk Worm with "Japan, the Land of le" presented by Grace Denny and Heverle, daily 1 30 to 4 30. Silk questions can be asked in the Silk Question Box.
Dress silks promoted with large selection and special prices. Personal service promises guidance on color and quality to help buyers plan for current and future needs of silk as the queen of fabrics.
Crepe de Chine silk offered at Silk Week priced at $1.25 per yard. Describes it as a splendid weight suitable for dresses waists and underwear with about 25 colorings available.
A selling note promotes Charmouse Satin at 1.65 per yard with lasting luster in light summer shades. The ad emphasizes a desirable length for customers seeking a smooth fabric with a gentle shine.
Spring sewing at home gets a savings offer from The Bon Marche with 100 yard spools of assorted sewing silk in colors such as tan gray yellow red pink blue and others at five cents per spool up on the upper main floor.
The latest sailor hat trends feature large lobster braid brims that drape softly over the face and Hinoki effects. Close fitting narrow brims are shown in lisere pineapple and Milan sized sailor shapes, with basket weaves and pineapple braids popular. Second floor Bon Marche.
Silk Underwear you will be delighted to have and wear. Silk Crepe de Chine Envelope chemises value supreme at 1.95 a garment. Some have pointed shoulders of filet lace others with shoulder straps of lace or satin ribbon. All finished with ribbon and lace. Third floor The Bon Marche.
Silk Week special offers men silk ties at 45 cents with rag ties praised as great. sale notes silk varieties including satin crepe faille crepe silks and more. advertisement mentions location on Second and Union Streets.
Advertises 2,000 yards of Challies at 1214c per yard for spring comforter making. Notes Persian and Oriental patterns and 24 inches wide.
Advertises 1,000 yards of bleached muslin a full yard wide in lengths up to 20 yards at a bargain price. Promoted as a supply offer with emphasis on low cost on the lower main floor.
Brief note lists garments including a madras blouse in plain blue and green, a pair of 01 peg-top trousers, and associated accessories as described.
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