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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1917
Page
2
War era appeal urging US citizens to donate to the Our Boys in Tobacco Fund to send tobacco packages to American soldiers in France. Contributions cover postage and packing, with donors receiving postal cheer images in return. Listed donors and amounts appear alongside the fund’s drive details and participating groups.
The Cascade Parent-Teachers Association will hold a meeting at Cascade School on November 7 at 2 30 o clock. Miss Rausch from the University of Washington home economics department will address the meeting.
The exempted men's committee of Division 4 led by Louie Friedlander and J J Sullivan brought cigars magazines butter and more to American Lake Sunday to meet grateful troops. Queen Anne division members also delivered magazines and cigars. Two meetings are announced for Queen Anne library Tuesday at 5 and Broadway High School Wednesday evening.
Beattie courts handle 172 divorce cases in October amid rising filings. Non-support cruelty desertion infidelity drunkenness and felony are listed factors as civil actions drop slightly from last year though 15 more divorcee cases were filed, per County Clerk Percy F. Thomas.
Fall dress selections feature Serge or Satin fabrics priced at 7.97. Styles include straight line silhouettes, side drape models, surplice and belted effects in appealing colors.
A catalog note advertises serge dresses priced at 8.95 featuring full blouses, basque and straight models, with plaited and belted effects and new shawl like satin collars in contrasting colors.
Special sale offers dresses priced at $10.95 in serge and satin fabrics, including serge and Georgette with patent belts and contrast ing collars. Silk stitching and braiding noted as decorative features.
A catalog note highlights a large mail order purchase of more than 1,000 women’s waists. The items include voile, black batiste and soiesette fabrics, some embroidered, with high neck collars, plus corded voiles with contrasting collars. Sizes range from 32 to 42.
New York voters prepare for mayoral loyalty election as Morris Hillquit denounces the national government at Madison Square Garden while John Purroy Mitchel accuses Hylan of disloyal German ties. Hillquit’s rally draws strong cheers for La Follette and anti bond stance amid charges of intimidation and unrest.
Four youths under 16 rode stolen horses from J. M. Fallon’s stable at 1268 Denny Way. They were stopped five miles from Beattie on the Everett road by Marshal B. Maremore and turned over to juvenile court for investigation after cleansing. The gang planned a week in Everett then return to Seattle. They carried candy said to be stolen from a Minor Avenue shop.
Captain Charles Jorgesen owner of the Vega apartments faced trial before Superior Judge Frater on a charge of assault arising from a voluntary party at 1618 Terry Ave. Tenant Maud Halstead says she was admonished for complaining about liquor and later alleges he bruised her. she reportedly bit his finger to stop the attack after June 2 incident.
The board of county commissioners approved a blanket raise of ten dollars a month for all county employees effective tomorrow. Chief deputies for the county clerk assessor and the superintendent of schools will be paid more than elected chiefs due to statutory wages for elective offices.
Charles A. G. Miller, 25, deserts from the Marines before the war, then surrenders to Police Lieut. Joe Mason Sunday afternoon saying he is ashamed and wants to face the music. Miller faces possible military action and will be returned for disposition.
Former Supreme Court Justice Mack F. Gose of Pomeroy will head a three member mine price board named by State Fuel Administrator David Whitcomb to set coal prices at the mines. The other two members will be named this week and work will begin shortly.
A list of 25 wartime recipes prepared under Hoover instructions to eliminate waste by Mary F. Rausch. Information Desk second floor.
Cotton blankets in 64x76 inch, 2.00. Extra large 72x80 inch at 2.50. Woolnap 64x76 inch 3.50 and 66x80 inch 3.85. Warm gray 66x80 with wool filling 5.00 pair. Mixed wool and cotton 66x80 6.50. Orth Star 66x80 plaid 7.50. All on lower main floor The Bon.
A market list outlines dried fruits and canned goods with prices. French prunes vary by size from 20 to 40 or 50 per pound, evaporated fruits include peaches pears and apricots, cans feature Del Monte and Van Camp items, and a Bon Marche section lists sliced peaches and pineapples with prices.
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