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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1917
Page
4
The June Sale offers white undermuslins at 75c and 1.15, despite higher costs. The items are described as attractive and well made, including night gowns with embroidery, lace, empire-yoked envelope chemises, combination corsets and drawers, and long white items.
A Bon Marche display touts undermuslins priced at 1.15 with nightgowns in sheer lingerie cloth featuring deep yokes and tailored styles. Envelope chemises with Empire yoke, snow white skirts and princess slips shown on the third floor.
White sale items feature dainty summer waists in organdy voile and dimity with large collars and frilled fronts on the second floor. Pure white lisle Union Suits offered at 50c for sizes 34 36 38 and 65c for sizes 40 42 44 on the upper main floor. Women’s plain white hose with seamless feet and double garter tops in assorted patterns on the upper main floor. Third floor offers embroidery edged slipover combinations and corset covers trimmed with lace and ribbons.
Yardage of Percale Remnants 2,000 yards in 2 and 3 inch widths with stripes and small figures, lengths to 10 yards. Gingham remnants 27 inch dress ginghams in checks, various colors, lengths to 10 yards. Calico remnants 2,300 yards in 24 inch pieces in light and dark shades. LOWER MAIN FLUOR.
A Friday special in the drapery section marks remnants at half price. Serim Marquisette Swiss Madras Curtain Net Cretonne Denim and tapestry lengths up to six yards offered in a tableful clearance.
The Star reports two large Seattle gatherings promoting the Woman's Army Against Waste. Notables include Port Commissioner Bridges and Dr. Lloyd as Kirkland and Seattle women pledge enlistment, forming active local divisions amid a nationwide food conservation push.
G E Strachan city light department lineman of 1357 24th Ave faces first degree murder charges after his wife died from a gunshot allegedly fired by him in a jealous rage on May 10. The case proceeds Thursday.
Exemption procedures outline that selections will occur after registration on June 5. The King County board details duties, while a second board handles exemptions. A new poster clarifies questions on registration cards and citizenship, with steps for young men to answer truthfully.
The sale features slip over gowns in soft muslin with square neck embroidery and Valenciennes lace, priced at 1.25. Pink Windsor crepe gowns with bluebird or butterfly patterns are 29 cents, plus twelve Nainsook covers at 45 cents. Corset covers in sheer lingerie cloth, long white skirts, envelopes and straight chemises in multiple fabrics priced 59 to 95 cents. Combinations in muslin and Windsor crepe range from 69 cents to 1.19 with Valenciennes lace trims. tement Salesroom.
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