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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1919
Page
24
A large assortment of hats for women and misses offers about two hundred trimmed hats in various shapes colors and sizes. The selection includes novelty trimmed hats and a wide range of popular roll brim beavers to suit every type of woman.
Three price levels offer girls hats including silk velvet tams sport shapes and drooping sailors with ribbons and ornaments. Prices run to 2.85 dollars with hats designed to appeal to girls and affordable for mothers.
Smart navy serge dresses in middy style feature full pleated skirts priced at $5.50. A second line offers similar serge dresses at $5.00, highlighting affordable girls' apparel in the feature.
Two special children's rain capes offered in tan rubber-lined fabric for 2.50 and sateen rubber-lined capes in navy or cardinal for 3.25. Each cape includes a full adjustable hood.
Airmen over Santa Monica California are asked to fly high during church hours on Sunday to avoid distracting church services and maintain decorum around the area.
A consumer ad touts the phelactine process for permanent hair removal at home. It claims to remove surface and root hairs with no electrolysis or regular depilatories, using a stick from a druggist and simple instructions. The ad promises quick, painless results and odorless, non irritating effects.
Frank A. McCormick and Mrs. Fred J. Wilson face murder charges in the death of Charles A. Krown. A coroner's jury attributed the gunshots to the hands of McCormick and Wilson, while witnesses gave two versions of the confrontation at Brown's cabin.
Seattle city registration reached 70 741 with an increase of 7 304 names since the last municipal election. Despite rain 205 voters registered between 5 and 9 0 o clock as books stay open daily 8 30 a m to 5 p m until the school election ends Monday. Many foreign born registrants face naturalization paper rejections.
Petitions to place an anti-cigaret bill on the Oregon ballot will circulate statewide. D K Frost of Py describes a 10000 signature goal and rapid collection. The measure seeks to banish cigaret from Oregon with petitions to be distributed at churches, W C T U chapters, and granges.
In Manistee Michigan a severe car shortage blocks transport of thousands of bushels, leaving apples in the district to rot in piles as they await shipment to markets.
A 19th century style advertisement touts liquid arvon as a cure for dandruff. It claims nightly applications dissolve and destroy dandruff, stop itching, and leave hair looking better, with four ounces suggested as sufficient for any amount of dandruff and purchase available at drug stores.
RASER-PATERSON CO on Second Avenue offers women and misses gloves in brown gray and sand at 5.00 per pair. One clasp Buckskin, Pique and Prix seam gloves in natural tan and gray at 3.00–3.50. A sale of 100 high grade coats in tricotine jersey velour silvertone and tinseltone on the third floor with large convertible fur and self collars.
Gloves for infants, misses and boys in Pique and overseas sewn styles. Shades include tan brown and gray. Materials suede and capeskin. Prices 1.75 and 2.00.
This sale features black polished vachette leather canteen cases with silk lining and standard fittings. They are attractively priced at $3.75 in the Leather Goods Section on the First Floor. Groves, First Floor. Saturdays Specials in
Advertisement listing 800 pairs of girls fine cotton stockings in black, ribbed medium weight seamless with double heels and toes. Sizes 6 to 10. Price 29 cents a pair. Located on the first floor.
Growing Girls Brown Calf Boots and Misses Brown Calf Boots advertised with foot-form lasts, medium heavy soles, low heels, and sizes 5 to 84. Dugan Hudson and The Little Smash brands offered in tan and black leather. Shoe department on second floor.
Jewelry first floor offers Princess and opera length beads at five styles. Regular 2.50 quality items on sale for 1.95. Saturday only.
Item highlights from Quality store showcase umbrellas suitable for uncertain weather. Novelty eight rib frames with imitation ivory, amber, and tortoise handles. prices range from $8.50 to $25. Also silk covered eight rib umbrellas in multiple colors with black ebonoid handles. featured value at $6.00.
The store showcases 47 coats at 25 dollars and 43 coats at 85 dollars chosen for youthful appeal and lasting quality. Materials include silvertone velour polo cloth chinchilla and novelty blends with many styles full backs large collars pockets fur trim and plain tailored options. Cheaper coats start at 10 dollars and rise to 58 75 dollars in the Misses Department on the third floor.
Men's outing flannel night wear offers warmth for cool nights with options in silk‑braid bound pajama at 3.50 and lighter weights at 2.25. Silk braid bound night robe 2.50 and plain V neck robe 1.50. Union suits in Sterling, Munsing and Carter lines range 4.00 to 10.00 with varied wool blends and cottons. Hose and heather knit options priced 1.25 to 2.25. First Floor, Men's Section.
A broad display of fur cloths plushes velvets and cords remains abundant despite pile fabric shortages. Prices range from $1.75 to $18.00 per yard or per 50 inch width with various widths and finishes including Chiffon Plush Velour and Dress Velvets. Silks and Dress Goods on First Floor.
The advertisement presents Eland embroidered undergarments with new styles. Regular sizes include a hemstitched tailored top with embroidered floral design at $2.75 and a ribbon-edged lace neck style with foliage embroidery at $3.00. Extra sizes, bh dots, and maltese lace trims priced at $3.95 and a floral hemstitched double panel style at $8.00.
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