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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1917
Page
2
Citizens urged to support American troops in France by sending tobacco. The appeal notes soldiers crave cigarettes and details how 25 cents buys 45 cents worth of tobacco, with a return post card for donors. It frames the donation as a duty and a concrete comfort for servicemen.
The Star fund for the Sammies targets 7000 dollars with Monday and Friday events. Proceeds from the Strand theatre tobacco fund, a patriotic film “The Man Without a Country,” and Sophie Tucker cabaret nights boost donations. Pipes and packages for boys in France also arrive for the cause.
Fragmentary text describes a message of thanks from a soldier and mentions France and tobacco. Readers should note the garbled OCR preserves names and places only loosely, with unclear dates and amounts.
United Press Leased Wire reports Moscow garrison shifts allegiance to the provisional government, ejects Bolshevik leaders from offices, and forces them from the Kremlin amid fighting. Gen. Kornilov allegedly escapes with Rodzianko forming a Moscow government. Don Cossacks declare leadership appearances. Food situation remains dire as city quiets.
Federal services for Mrs Sarah Ann Stetson were held Sunday afternoon at Mutterworth & Sons under Rev W A Mayer. Interment followed at Washells cemetery with pallbearers from the Olympicoun club of which Mr Stetson is a member.
Marshal Conrad Von Hoetzender, long commander in chief of Austrian armies on the Italian front, is described as the master strategist of the campaign against Italy. He remains one of the few Austrian generals whose reputation endures, his moustaches likened to those of Kaiser Wilhelm.
In this sale of coats are up-to-date models priced at 15.95. Semi-belted designs feature large plush edged collars. Full belted models with side trimming and shirted backs boast square collars of seal plush. Colors include Green Fawn Snuff Brown and Gray.
The Food Administration in Washington announced that millions of dollars worth of foodstuffs and feeds stored by neutrals and suspected German agents near New York City will be seized unless voluntarily surrendered.
Pacific Telephone and Telegraph officials presented workers demands to federal mediation. Labor Secretary Wilson saw potential settlement as talks continued. Union recognition for girl operators, a $1.00 daily wage increase, and a closed shop were key demands. Northwest operators attended, signaling progress toward returning Northwest strikers.
Annie Courage, 40, wounded in the bedroom at 214 Dexter Ave after a man identified as her ex husband George Courage, 65, fired twice then killed himself. Courage had married L Williams after divorcing Courage two years earlier. Children describe a violent quarrel the day prior.
Fire today destroyed the residence section of the former imperial palace in Seoul. The loss is stated to exceed 500000 dollars. All government buildings were saved after diligent efforts by workers and officials.
Mrs Walher BF Darling of Nome is guest at the Frye hotel carrying a Croix de Guerre. The medal belonged to a pack of Malamute dogs sold to the French government at the war’s start for their noted work in mountain campaigns.
A. W. Leonard, chairman of the committee organizing a soldiers club for enlisted men, seeks suggested names for the new organization to be opened in the old Seattle Athletic Club building. Send ideas to Chairman Leonard at 860 Stuart Building.
The Civic Orchestral society plans a Wednesday 8:50 p m meeting in Fischer hall seventh floor to form a large civic orchestra of professional and amateur musicians. Seattle leaders will give short talks as part of the program.
Fauntleroy Park district citizens opened a new community gymnasium to engage all residents. Company L of West Seattle will use the facility three times a month for drill. An exhibition drill is scheduled for next Thursday night.
The Bon Marche announces the November Sale featuring new winter coats in wool velour Kersey and men s overcoating with fur or plush trim. Styles include pom pom details Buckle belts and guaranteed Venetian lining with opossum seal raccoon fur collars. Second floor.
Select your Christmas ties now and secure first choice. We offer holiday boxes packed with selected accessories upon request.
A Bon Marche notice advertises 42-inch all-wool French serge at 1.50 a yard ideal for dresses and skirts. Also offered are Silke at 1.00 a yard and mensaline chiffon taffeta pongee and satin in stripes and plaids. Coatings and dress fabrics in various textures and Autumn shades are highlighted on the upper main floor.
Advertises comforter challie cotton batts in Persian patterns and sizes up to 72 by 90 inches. Notes weights per roll and prices ranging from 1.25 to 1.35 and mentions stitched and fluffy white batts with various dimensions.
Crystal White Soap six bars for 29c. Mayflower Ammonia large bottle 14c. 1% lb coffee 50c. 3 lb macaroni 25c. Jiffy Jell 8 pkgs 25c. Soya beans small size per lb. Whole Wheat Flour 60c per lb sack. baking powder 2 1 2 oz 20c. cider vinegar Town Talk gallon 48c. Armour Sauerkraut 15c a can. Thompson loaded raisins 16c per lb. California figs 17 1/2c per lb. Fourth Floor Bon Marche.
At a meeting of about 100 grocers called by Mr Heb Berd, State Food Administrator, agreements were reached to forbid sugar as a bargain leader, halt sugar sales in 100 lb sacks, limit household purchases to $1 at a time, and cap institutional and hotel purchases to ten days’ supply.
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