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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1917
Page
2
Shoppers are drawn to a new type of store promising cheaper goods with lower profit margins than rivals. It advertises suits coats and dresses at reduced prices and invites the public to inspect the selection during a town visit.
Governor to issue proclamation following Wilson day notes. Central Council for Patriotic Service backs observance and aims for complete registration with parades and participation from women’s clubs, schools and organizations. Chamber of Commerce urges observance with banners and buttons for registrants. Frank Gates to report on possible plane Thursday.
Nine men from leading state industries will form a state council of safety to advise the governor on war problems. Appointments will be made this week and members will serve without pay. They will cover their own expenses.
One hundred seven coal packers struck on Wednesday seeking a base rate of 50 cents per ton. President J McClure says this would lift earnings to just over $3 a day, arguing current pay and rising living costs are insufficient. Dealers show little concern and some use non association workers.
Lincoln May 16 Nebraska farmers estimate corn acreage will exceed all prior records with O G Smith, president of the Nebraska Farmers congress, predicting a yield that may astonish the world barring calamity. The plan includes private cabinet-like representation for fishing, lumber, farming and finance interests.
A Pacific Northwest tourism push faces scrutiny over a 112 500 budget spanning two years with 45000 from Oregon and British Columbia. Critics urge using free expert ad work from Seattle advertisers and ousting spending on distant offices and salaries. They call for board made of advertising pros not politicians or contractors and demand action to stop Howell from wasting public money.
Very low price for such good quality Berima fabrics due to a fortunate purchase. Some are bordered in pink or blue rose designs, others show delicate floral patterns in green or blue with pink, finished with hematitched edges. Thirty six inches wide unless noted otherwise.
Pretty child dress in pink and blue or blue and white with green options. Yoke trimmed with pearl buttons, collar and cuffs in chambray. Plaited skirt has a belt with embroidered scallops. Sizes 2 to 5 years. Price 50 cents. Basement Salesroom.
Basement Salesroom lists untrimmed hats described as large sailors with flange edge and drooping-brim styles. Includes flare edge models in Black Brown Purple Gold Chartreuse Rose Blue and Gray priced at $1.95.
White twill sailor collar middies for tennis or gym use. Features include short sleeves, turn-back cuffs, lace front, some models with braiding. Sizes 10 years to 44 bust, price D5. Basement Salesroom.
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