Weak old man called out over Washington coal strike
Louis M. Mart branded as a weak old man by William M. Short president of the State Federation of Labor. Short criticized the governors proclamation on the coal strike saying it risks bloodshed and does not address citizens needs. He notes fuel stocks and cooperation between miners and operators, urging peaceable settlement without militia involvement.
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Louis M. Mart
Qiver
William M. Short
State Federation of Labor
Short
Mart. Short
Pacific Coast Coal Company
Olympia
Citizzens
Colorado
Ammons
Ington
Germany keeps 100000 man force under cover of guard
London reports under the peace treaty Germany may retain 100000 soldiers called the Reichswehr with elastic potential to grow to a million. A large body of “temporary volunteers” meets weekly for shooting contests and annual fifteen day encampments, with branches nationwide under various names. The movement aims to form a reserve army rejecting Allied views.
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London
Reichewehr
National Guard
Citizens’ Guard
Russian Pearls Worth Fifty Thousand Dollars Reported
Paris reports that wealthy Russians have dumped pearls into European markets as war and upheaval impoverish elites. A single necklace rose from 500 in 1924 France to 50 000 recently after decades of gains, with earlier sales tracing back to 1 500 in 1850 and 7 000 by 1890, reflecting continued inflation in pearl values. Carracas Venezuela sees its first automobile debut sparking civic celebration and chatter about tours.
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Paris
Bobeacheviam
France
Russia
Pearta
Carracas
Curtepe
Venezuela
Downstairs Store Showcases Georgette Blouses
The Downstairs store displays a wide range of Georgette blouses including Cossack styles, short and bell sleeves, collarless designs, back-fastening and shoulder-fastening models. The assortment covers both novelty styles and staple tailleur pieces.
Fur Collars and Coats Priced at $6.50
Fur collars ready to baste to coats offered in dark brown kit fox and black colors. Properly shaped and easily stitched to almost any coat. Attractively priced at $6.50. TIM DOWNSTAIRG STORK.
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Tim Downstairg Stork
Saturday's Candy Special at The Downstairs Store
Old-fashioned mixed candy special offered at 35 cents per pound for family-friendly treats. Wholesome selection highlighted as safe for children and suitable for all ages. Weekend promotion advertised by the downstairs store.
Frenella Front-lace Corset Listed at $1 50
A Downstairs Storm advertises Frenella front-lace corset in low-bust style with medium skirt and bowed protector. Made of coutil with braid trim and four hose supporters. Sizes 19 to 27 priced at $1.50.
Women's Fleece-Lined Union Suits Sale at The Downstairs Store
ARM well fitting union suits with fleece lining priced at 95 cents each. Available in sizes 84 86 and 88 with high neck and low sleeves, described as a mile-length garment. Limited offer from The Downstairs Store.
Novelty Handkerchiefs Special 5c Each
1000 handkerchiefs offered at five cents each, made of lawn with colored roll edges and embroidered corners. Suitable for children and women. Special Saturday price of 5¢ each. The Downstains Storm.
Unusually Low Price on Girls 14 Year Coats
An offer for 14 year size coats with plush fur trim or plain styles in green velour black zibeline cheviot and other fabrics. Coats priced at 12.85, from a collection marketed to IRLS readers seeking good value.
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Bolivia
IRLS
Hese Ribbed Cotton Stockings For School Or Play Wear
Medium weight ribbed cotton stockings offered in sizes 6 to 10 for school and play wear. Downstairs store advertises durable knitwear suitable for daily use.
Warm Mackinaws Priced at Ten and Twelve Dollars
An active outdoor man selects a Mackinaw offering warmth comparable to an overcoat without restricting movement. Wool and wool-mixed cloths appear in subdued checks plain or belted with taped seams and an extra-heavy storm collar. Prices are ten and twelve dollars.
Serge Middy Suits For Little Fellows
Advertisement lists men's wool half hose in various weights and colors with prices 75 cents, 85 cents, and 40 cents per pair from The Downstairs Store. The text targets boys and men's hosiery options in gray olive white and natural tones.
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Oxford
Boys Wool-Mixed Shirts and Jack Tar Suits Highlight Downstairs Store
The Downstairs Store advertises boys garments for ages three to eight including all wool blue serge Jack Tar suits with middy and trousers fully lined. Short trousers priced at 8.00 and long trousers at 9.00, plus olive drab and gray wool mixed shirts at 2.00 with attached collars and one pocket in sizes 12 to 14.
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Oys
Womens Merino Union Suits Priced at 2.50
The Merino union suits offer soft warmth for cold weather. Ankle length styles with high neck and sleeves Dutch neck elbow sleeves or low neck sleeveless come in sizes 36 to 44. Price is 2.50.
Downstairs Store Ad Finds Fur Trims for Garments
An upstairs looking for fur trims is advertised with Moline furs in 2 inch widths at 3.25 per yard and 4 inch widths at 6.00. Near seal furs in 2 inch widths at 2.50 and 4 inch widths at 5.50. Imitation Ermine in 2 inch width at 2.75 per yard.
Army last boys shoes offer service and comfort
A newspaper ad promotes boy and girl footwear in various styles. Blucher round toe last in heavy tan leather with Goodyear soles, sizes 1 to 6 at 5.50. boys gun metal calf button shoes 1 to 6 at 4.95. misses and children high top lace shoes 8 1 4 to 11 at 4.50 and 11 4 to 2 at 5.50. skidffer last children tan calf 5 to 8 and 8 1 4 to 11 at 2.85 and 4 1 4 to 11. growing girls tan elk lace shoes 2 1 4 to 7 at 6.75. growing girls tan shoes reduced to 5.45 with tan cloth tops.
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Cally
Ita
Thermelven
Germany
Frederick & Nelson
Fifth Avenue
Pine Street
Sixth Avenue
Navy
Downstairg
Copenhagen
Coats
Serge Middy
the Army
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