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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1919
Page
14
All wool steamer rugs in sizes 66 by 82 and 62 by 76 feature plain colors or plaid reverses with browns tans greens and navy. Pendleton woolen mills Indian blankets come in three and four color designs and are priced around 11.50 for torches and 10.00 for rugs. bedding section, second floor.
Heavy denim navy coat with white stripes has a Dutch lay down collar and white piping. Features two front pockets and a drop seat. Priced at 1.50 for children's wear on the second floor.
A healthcare notice promotes a free doctor service asserting if you are sick you cannot do better. It claims savings and the best possible treatment for patients seeking care.
Fashion note describes a sleeveless model in a fancy weave with colors rose capen purple turquoise sand and coral. Item is priced at . Located in the Sweater Section on the Second Floor.
Posses from several Placer county towns chase two bandits who robbed the First National bank in Auburn of $1,500. The sheriff believes the men are surrounded after entering the bank and forcing two women clerks into another room before escaping before the alarm could be raised.
Major W H Corson, after two years in the army including overseas service on the Italian front, returns to Seattle to become chief deputy coroner under Dr C Tiffin. Tiffin praises Corson for wartime service and expertise as Koepfli remains in charge of the county morgue.
Practical becom ing dress options in Wool Jersey designed for street train or office use. Coat style pieces with embroidery knots pin tucks and braiding. Colors Tan Pekin Blue Gray Henna Taupe Navy in sizes 16 18 and 36 to 42 priced from 16.50 to 29.50 at The Basement Store.
Capt. E. D. Colvin testified before the Municipal league that 1918 replacement troops were sent to the Argonne Meuse front after only four days of training at a Staten Island depot. He described men ill prepared with grenades masks rifles and bayonets and said many faced the front lacking proper sight adjustment and weapon handling.
Washington May 21 Frank M Halstead chief of the customs service for eight years resigned today to practice law in New York He has been connected with the customs service for 16 years Halstead's home is in the state of Washington
The Basement Store offers girls slip-over sweaters in coral Copenhagen tan American Beauty and turquoise sizes 28 to 36 priced at 5.00. They slip on quickly for school or play, with a rolled collar and ribbed bottom in a novelty weave.
The advertisement lists men and women oxford shoes with varied leathers and soles. Men's styles include military heel and Louis heel options in brown and black, sizes 2 1/2 to 8, widths AA to D, at 6.95 per pair. Women and girls models feature Goodyear welt soles, black options, sizes 3 1/2 to 8, at 5.00 per pair.
W R Robinson of Seattle, manager for W R Grace Co, resigns after five years. Resignation takes effect June 1 and he heads East in early June. Assistant manager EK Horchgreinneck will act as manager during the transition.
Two automobiles were badly damaged in an accident at Second Ave and Madison Ave. A North Queen Anne Street street car left the scene without its rear gates. An unidentified driver failed to stop while attempting to pass the street car. BR. G. Lamberson of 2022 42d Ave. SW was driving another car. No injuries were reported.
An opportunity to replenish one's supply of tableware with economy is offered in the following.
Six dainty pure white chifa cups and saucers with a thin gold line. Wide shape and elegant design offered at $1.50 for the set.
Pacific Lutheran College in Everett will hold commencement exercises Thursday evening May 24. A banquet follows to honor alumni and former students of the Columbia Lutheran College, now merged with Pacific Lutheran.
J. J. Harrisberger will represent the local chapter of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers at the convention in Lake Placid club Adirondacks late in June. He will also attend the Pacific coast convention in Los Angeles in September.
George Vukelich reported the loss of a bank book and a postal savings certificate for 1900 dollars from a room at the Alps Hotel located at Sixth Avenue and King Street. The incident occurred Monday before the report to police.
Bacilla Packages include enough thread for completing the embroidery plus a ready-made stamped garment. Suggestions feature children’s rompers and wash suits with stamped patterns in black and white. Prices range from $1.65 to $2.50 for sizes 1 to 4 years and dresses up to $2.50. Infants layettes include dress cap bib and Petticoat with cutting lines.
In a sale notice 350 sheer white aprons with embroidery trim and pockets are offered for ten cents each in a promotional listing from a local shop.
Advertising copy describes well made Bloomers in band top style with elastic at knee. Suitable for girls from ages 2 to 12 years, priced at 50 cents, highlighting easy care and minimal laundering of Petticoats.
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