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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1917
Page
2
A Seattle inquiry shows brokers and fishermen blame each other for high salmon and halibut costs. They warn prices rise as producers earn far more than normal, while consumers pay the bill. Some urge government price controls, others cheaper grades to ease the burden.
A Sweigert recall campaign seeks to withdraw the endorsement of Charles Fickert by Theodore Roosevelt. The telegram indicates Roosevelt should be informed he was misled and that the same parties Roosevelt opposed are behind the effort.
Washington reports a new German peace offer will be rejected by the allies. America enhances inter Allied cooperation and plans to crush Germany, with Wilson's message demanding unity of control. Russian chaos and Italian progress are noted as fronts shift toward a broad push for final victory.
Horrock, president of the school board, will run again for reelection as will Judge Richard Winsor. Shorrock will not mount a personal campaign but friends plan to organize support on his behalf. Both Winsor and Shorrock are long serving board members.
To clear out accumulated lots and odd skirts, prices are cut well below normal. Silk and wool dress skirts fall to 1.98, black taffeta skirts in sizes 25 to 28, serge skirts in Copenhagen, navy and black sizes 25 to 33, skirts at 2.98 with all wool serge and taf feta options in belted, yoke top and pleated styles, with or without pockets.
The article warns that American firms granting powers of attorney in German or Hungarian with patent applications could lose control of up to 19 million dollars in U S properties held in Germany Austria Bulgaria and Turkey. It notes the broad authority given to foreign attorneys to initiate or withdraw legal actions and accept service, potentially surrendering assets to foreign governments. The federal trade commission vows to bar future licenses for patents attached to such powers.
Dr David Starr Jordan, once a pacifist leader, urged at Boylton Unitarian Church that America must go full speed ahead in the war effort. He blamed Kaiser Wilhelm and warned Germany’s Kultur aims to impose discipline, while praising President Wilson’s stance against dynastic rule.
The Bon Marche Toy Shops invite families to shop early for a wide array of toys in basement displays. Doll sets, go carts, trains, music boxes and household play items promise entertainment and learning for children of all ages. A few steps off Union Street.
Thanksgiving Good Cheer Boxes priced at 2.00 with postage paid to Camp Lewis. Each box includes boned chicken 14-lb can, fruit pudding No. 1 can, figs 4 lb, dates 4 lb, candy fruits 1 lb, table raisins 1 lb, shelled nuts 1 4 lb, salted nuts 1 package. Available in Soldier Shop and Fourth Floor groceries.
Advertises all wool blankets at 7.95 per pair in colors blue pink tan black plaids and plain gray. Sizes 68 by 80 and two per customer limit. Also warm gray tan bordered blankets 64 by 76 priced 2.90 per pair. Located on lower main floor.
Sample Negligees at 3.95 feature Empire and belted styles with hand embroidery or floral designs. Plain colors and white collars offer a choice, described as splendid garments. Located at Third Floor Bon Marche, near the rest room.
The Bon Marche offers all linen Huck Toweling suitable for guest towels and other gifts with a range of widths and prices. A selection of art linens in popular widths, dark and light shades, available at medium prices for arts and crafts.
Advertises 2000 yards of apron gingham at 10 cents per yard in assorted checks with 10 yard limit per customer, 26 and 27 inch widths, lengths up to 20 yards. Also offers cotton bats, white and non white, at 90 cents to $1.25, sizes 72x90, lower main floor.
A new stairway has been installed in the Stationery Section leading to the Second Floor near the Rest Room. The upgrade aims to ease congestion during Christmas rushes and speed shopper movement.
The Bon Marche offers Lima Beans mood California quality alb 17 . 3 Iba BOP Barley Flour ideal for all cooking 16¢ per package Hershey's Pure Cocoa No 1 tins 50¢ Bon Special Coffee blended roaster 1 1 2 pounds 50 4th Floor price 17 1 2 ¢ per pound
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