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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1917
Page
2
White Canvas Sport Shoes priced at 4.00 feature ball straps of white Nubuck, white soles and low heels. Ostend Cloth Shoes at 5.00 are smart with fine white cloth, white welted soles and white heels. Upper Main Floor offers White Canvas Sport Oxfords at 3.00 with leather soles and white leather trim. White Canvas Pumps at 2.00 pair have a round toe and one strap, white rubber soles and kid insoles.
Instructions request signing the coupon with a name and address and mailing it to The Star Waste Editor. No other action or context is provided.
Mrs Skeffington, widow of Dublin editor Francis Skeffington, visits Seattle during an American lecture tour and recounts her militant suffrage past. She claims America has shifted her to support prohibition after seeing droughty states and healthier men, vowing to promote dry laws in Ireland. She describes escapes from England authorities and urges unity for Ireland’s independence while adapting to U.S. reforms.
A first person account describes a submarine trip with electric propulsion and total silence under water. Crew joke about diving time while maintaining a balanced craft, as Captain Foater issues orders and the forward crew moves along the boat.
Mrs Hattie Friend heads a campaign to recruit women for food conservation efforts. Neighborhood meetings were held and new enlistments listed, urging participation in the Waste Editor initiative and a major educational meeting at the Bon Marche.
Khaki Crushers with stitched brim priced at 50 cents. Women's and Children's White Wash Hats also 50 cents, offered in the Basement Salesroom.
Readable remnants describe cretonnes in floral and chintz styles suitable for summer draperies and cushion coverings. Widths 27 and 30 inches offered at 10 cents per yard.
The Summer Wardrobe offers one piece Silk Frocks ready to wear suitable for many occasions. Dresses use Russian blouse plaited silk effects in white and natural tones with pongee silk options. Colors include white oyster tan gray purple green navy black with Paisley or stencil trimming. Sports Skirts in plaid and striped velour and silk blends priced at 4.75.
Classified note offers 32 inch corduroy at one dollar per yard in Gold Copenhagen Rose Peach Pink and White. Describes wide wale soft finish suitable for sports suits coats skirts and middies. Includes basement sale reference.
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