Strand Theatre tobacco day aids wounded soldiers
William M. Smythe owner of the Strand theatre in Seattle organized Tobacco Day to raise funds for the Our Dleys in France Tobacco Fund. Soldiers wounded in the Boer War and others in the trenches received five cigarets purchased for 60 cents, with profits from afternoon and evening shows going to the fund.
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Smythe
Strand Theatre
William MH. Smythe
Seattle
Talayene
Second Ave
Seneca
Spring
Dleys
France
Strand
Smpke Fund
Ministers Clash Over Resolution at Seattle Probe
Crusaders for the Federation plan to appear before the council in committee at 2 pm Tuesday to oppose a resolution calling on Maj. Gen. A. Greene to hand over evidence. They warn the council’s action looks like politics ahead of an election while urging a fair probe into vice conditions and urging city authorities to act.
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R. H. Thomson
A. Greene
Beckingham
A. G. Murphy
Seattle
Gilte
Walter French
County Council
C. D . Mra
Mattie Allison
Marriga
Bremerton
Vallejo
Cal
Mare Island Navy Yard
Federation
Morals Committee
Lundin
Preas
Gen
Eity
US and Japan form China pact echoes Open Door policy
United States and Japan announce mutual understanding on China policy reaffirming open door principles, opposing any appropriation of rights affecting China’s independence. Lansing and Ishii stress distrust caused by German propaganda and welcome a cooperative stance against Germany, with naval coordination in the Pacific.
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United and
Japan
China
Robert Lansing
Tehi
Republic of China
Lansing
Ailay
Ishii
Far East
Germany
Pacific
United States
John
Vincount Iahil
First American Dead to be Buried in French Soil
The first American casualties in the front line trench raid near the France front are described. Three killed, four wounded, and 13 missing behind German lines, with a small detachment fighting back with clubs bayonets and entrenching tools until overwhelmed. The wounded lieutenant faced multiple shell blasts before being knocked out. The U S army vows revenge as the dead will be buried with military honors in a nearby American cemetery.
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J. W. Pegler
United
Corr. Dent
Bia
Rence
Maedlstrom
Hana
Sammlen
France
Winter Fashion: Serges and Satins In Rich Warm Shades
The piece describes dresses in serge and satin fabrics priced at $10.00. One features a pleated center with allover braiding and a buckled belt. Another shows embroidery at the waist and pockets, both in serge. A wistaria satin gown completes the trio with a wide white satin collar and close-fitting sleeves.
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Wistaria
Fashionable Seal Plush Fabrics and Plaids at Bargain Prices
A merchant ad promotes seal plushes priced 6 to 12 dollars per yard with widths of 52 inches in black and seal shades for coats dresses and scarves. It highlights 40 inch worsted plaids at 1 dollar and 54 inch khaki cloth 1.50 per yard plus 40 inch Charmeuse satin 1.50 per yard and Priestley wool suiting 2.00 per yard suitable for men boys and school attire.
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Priestley
The Half-Price Table at The Bon Marche
The Half-Price Table offers a fresh assortment of dress goods on Wednesday. Wideware Corduroy is 65¢ per yard, Bear Cloth pink coating 50 inches wide is $1.25 per yard, Brown Sicilian Cloth 50 inches wide drops to 38¢ per yard. Upper Main Floor.
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Bon Marche
Ostrich Plumes Offered in Various Colors at Bon Marche
Eastern papers note ostrich plumes rising in popularity as New York shoppers are urged to buy now at 95 cents. The Bon Marche offers crown curl and Princess feathers in 16 inch lengths and 8 to 12 inch widths, in Purple Navy Red Green Cadet Ciel Blue and White on the second floor.
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BON Marche
Loyalty Rings Sold for Soldiers Gifts at Bon Marche
Sterling silver loyalty rings with antique gold finish and tiny stone settings priced at 3.00. Place orders in the Jewelry Section. expect about 10 days for completion. Located on the upper main floor at The Bon Marche.
Apron Gingham and Crash Fabrics Featured at Low Prices
Mill ends Apron Gingham priced at ten yards with lengths up to 20 yards. Plain-color crepes in old rose and blue for kimonos. Natural color half-linen crash 16 inches wide suitable for towels. Better all-linen crash unavailable at this price. Lower main floor at the Pon Marche.
Wrappings to Keep Tiny Tots Warm
Infants wear white cashmere and crepe cape style coats priced at 4.95. Cozy sweaters in Byron, roll or sailor collars range from 1.65 to 4.95 in white, colors, and combinations.
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BON Marche
Silk Blouses Offered at 2.00 on Second Floor
Habitats and Japanese silk blouses priced at 2.00 the lot. Styles include deep collars flat-edges hemmed or picoted with convertibles and pearl buttons. Some white others in new colors and novelty stripes sizes 86 to 44. Bon Marche Second Floor.
Sale of Little Wonder Records at 5c Each
The store offers discontinued Little Wonder Records at five cents each from the Basement Union Street location. About 25 to 80 titles remain to choose from, with stock clearly labeled for quick disposal.
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Union Street
Memory Books for School Days In Various Bindings
Stationery section offers high school and college memory books with black and white leaves for photos and notes. 7x10 inch cloth or leather options priced from 1.25 to 2.25 dollars, with name embossing available for extra.
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