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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1917
Page
10
A fragment from a Tacoma field note recounts Georgiana arriving at Camp Lewis during a long assignment. The narrator jokes about finding a guide and describes attempts to capture the impressions of a vast cantonment and military mobilization.
The narrator guides a girl through a military visit as they search for Private Johnny Boucher of the 348th Field Artillery. She recalls his stage days and jokes about socks, kitchens, and army life, leading to a humorous, if sharp, pursuit that ends with finding Johnny and cash in hand.
Helen Van Campen, writer of breezy race track and Alaskan stories, travels with her husband F. R. Van Campen from Seattle to New York on business. She hates the trip and ice water, and complains of New York drinking habits. She has outdoor life up North, seeking material for stories.
A new 8,000 ton steel steamer for the Norwegian firm Peter Kleppe of Bergen rode down the Duthie shipyards' ways Tuesday with the United States Shipping Board flag displayed on her prow.
A 125 ton locomotive and a five ton tender were loaded onto the steamer Cordova at Pier 2 Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock under Capt John Grunbeck Alaska Steamship Co chief stevedore. They will be taken to Cordova Alaska for the Copper River Northwest railway.
New knit jackets described for warmth and indoor wear. Two styles shown: a peplum model priced at 1.25 dollars and a basque style with finer weave at 1.45 dollars. Bold edging and tailored finishes highlight the range.
House garment sketched as house dress or apron with back stitched opening. Made of strong percale in checks stripes and small figures with flat collar wide belt and large patch pockets. Price 58 cents. Tarement Baleeroom.
A new shipment of Heatherbloom Petticoats features deep accordion flounces, elastic-waist fittings, and a range of colors including White, Dark-green, Rose, Copenhagen, Light-green, Navy, and Black. Prices are $1.95 and $1.50 for selected styles, with satin finishes and tucked ruffles noted in the listing.
Basement Salesroom offers growing girl shoes at five dollars per pair. High tops nine inches, black cravenette cloth, patent kid vamp, Goodyear welt, one inch heel, sizes 3 to 7, widths A to C. Also women’s black kid boots six dollars, ACE BOOTS black glazed kidskin, Louis heel with aluminum plate, sizes 3 to 7 1/4, widths A to D.
Estress little sleepers cannot chill due to soft fleece lining and attached feet. Gray and white coveralls sized 2 to 12 years offered at 75 cents in The Basement Salesroom.
Angora finish sweaters offered at $5.00 each from OSE Copenhagen Emerald Maize hues. Fluffy belted sweaters feature contrasting stripes on sailor collars and cuffs, as advertised in basement salesroom.
Fiber Silk Scarf and Cap Sets in green old rose Delft and black patterns on white grounds priced at 1.25. Sets described as smart for skating and outing wear. Basement Rulesroom.
Women’s silk stockings offered at 48 cents a pair in size 8 1/2 to 10. The ad notes imperfections were mended at the factory and prices are listed at 48 cents a pair in the basement salesroom.
Boys' corduroy suits priced at 3.50 and 4.00, jackets and blouses in gray and heather for ages 6 to 16, plus knickerbockers in dark drab for ages 7 to 17 at 1.25.
Crims of good weight and firm texture feature novelty colored borders and substantial tape edges. Available in white cream and ecru for bedroom and living room use. Each roll is thirty six inches wide and priced at 10c per yard from Pasement Salesroom.
A listing advertises a meal deal offering one platter and one vegetable dish for 3.95, highlighting the price as a strong value.
The narrator analyzes a husband and wife dynamic in a continental trip, arguing a woman’s power to control love via a monstrous yet human partner. It contrasts passion with the costly, ongoing rent of true love, as the wife seeks security, status, and admiration at the expense of devotion. The text hints at a continuation.
The United States civil service commission seeks unskilled laborers for the Puget Sound navy yard. Citizens of Allied countries may apply. Examinations are held on Mondays and Wednesdays. Applications and information available at room 303 post office, Seattle, Washington.
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