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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1917
Page
5
The Washington Aldettes host their second season ball at the Knights of Columbus hall on Friday evening November 24. Proceeds go to The Star’s Empire fund. The 26 member club started to cheer soldiers on the Mexican border and now aids needy families.
Washington reports a worsening sugar shortage with no relief likely before January as the Cuban crop delays and heavy Louisiana beet losses from a Oct 31 freeze threaten eastern markets. California Utah Colorado and Idaho beet crops face transport and distribution issues. Louisiana's expected 308000 ton eastern supply is reduced by 55000 to 75000 tons. Some 26500 tons held for France have been released for U.S. consumption.
A second sacrifice day will be held next Wednesday in department stores and at the Be Atule girls’ bazaar headquarters 1215 Fourth Ave to raise funds for a base war hospital. Women may donate old jewelry including silver spoons melted for the cause. much jewelry from Wednesday’s event will be auctioned at the Christmas bazaar for hospital funds at the Arena and Hippodrome December 17 to 22.
Mr and Mrs F Pinkman, parents of boxer Eddie Pinkman, have returned from two weeks at Washington Coast artillery camps in Anaconda and Butte Mont. Mrs Pinkman reports good treatment for the boys both in camp and by townspeople and notes many sent messages awaiting delivery due to crippled phone service. The Pinkmans own the Martinique apartment and can be reached there.
Prices cut on 20 dress shirts from 6.95 to 4.95 and on six wash dresses from 5.95 to 10.00 previously. Mixture coats offered at 1.95 down from 698. All short lengths of nets laces braids and trims included with specials described as clones.
A Japanese financial envoy urged complete unity of Allied tims and effort in warfare and endorsed Wilson’s plans. He called for cooperation of American and Japanese capital in China to develop vast Chinese resources, saying it is essential for victory.
The report argues Japan should address its current economic needs and consider aid options beyond military efforts, emphasizing that financial and social relief could accompany or precede broader strategic actions.
Cleon B. Hoe former Monroe superintendent and current chairman of the local Red Cross relief committee urged consolidation of the Beattie and King county jails at the Central Council of the Social Agencies Wednesday night gathering.
A classified notice asks readers if they need a house to rent and invites inquiries through Star want ads.
Friday sale slashes prices across many gift items and making materials. Deep reductions promise limited stock as shoppers race to finish holiday preparations.
Hull No. 92 a 7 400 ton vessel was launched at Seattle Construction and Dry Dock Co with funnel and some superstructure remaining. To speed up similar builds the ship was launched unnamed awaiting an official name from the Shipping Board.
A letter accusing Seattle officials of tolerating vice gambling and pro Germanism warns that the city must be cleaned up or face a public ban on visits by military personnel. The author claims substantial evidence supports the charges and says action may shift to the federal level. Mayor Gill declined comment, saying the letter is to the council.
Store offers deep cuts on muslinwear including camisoles skirts and gowns. Highlights include $1.00 camisoles 50c 16 pieces available and $2.95 envelopes of gowns and skirts with multiple sizes and lengths.
Advert reads deep discounts on women’s robes and middy suits. Prices listed include $2.95 and $5.00 robes and $1.95 to $3.95 items. Corduroy options in blue and rose reduced to $1.95 with limited quantities. Middy suits offered at $1.45, pink and striped patterns included.
Women’s apparel priced to clear with Middies from 2.45 to 2.95 and house dresses at 1.45. Sale includes pink and striped dresses, tan suit size 36, blue and green dresses, gingham options, and maid black dresses size 46. Third Floor.
Inventory of kids wear includes white madras wash suits 25c and 18 only with colored trimming in sizes 3 to 6, 50c and 55c aprons at 35c, gingham aprons for girls sizes 2 to 12, plus 3 girls' waists, aprons in striped ginghams and percales, and children coats in sizes 2, 6 and 12 marked down from 2.95 to 8.95.
Catalog of small sewing items including skirts and remnants, colorful belt pieces, name tapes in packs, imported curlers in dozen quantities, French kid hair curlers, hooks and eyes on cards, and assorted odds and ends from De Longs and Gold Medal brands. Prices range from 5 to 25 cents per item.
An old-time stationery sale lists items such as six dozen tally cards for 5 cents, gift books at 1.15, a illustrated book “The Mountain That Was Goa” for 1.00, Poinsettia outfits 45 cents, Dennison outfits 60 cents, Berlin’s Colonial Lawn 50 cents, memo books 35 cents, loose leaf and address books, Kodak albums, writing inks and eradicators, with 6 for 25 cents Xmas cards and various other paper goods from MacDougall Southwick.
Antique pattern saucers and milk pitchers offered in a local ad. Six inch Berry or dessert saucers accompany a reproduction cut glass design. Heisey glass colonial pattern pitchers priced at 25 cents each.
Light ribbed Paragon frame umbrellas priced at 4.65 with silk coverings in red purple black and blue. Includes matching silk case and matching club handle. Sold by Mecdougall First Fleer.
An OCR damaged ad lists prices for clocks alarm clocks and various kitchenware at Household Hardware. Items include drip pans, oven pans, biscuit pans, enamel colanders and teapots, milk kettles, casseroles, egg poachers, plumber’s friends, and paint cans priced from fractions of a dollar to a dollar.
Inventory in a local ad offers women's union suits at 40c for medium weight cotton with high neck long sleeves knee length in sizes 34 to 38. Extra size vests 50c, children’s stockings 15c, fleece lined vests with neck options, tie knit chemise 50c, envelopes chemise lace trimmed in sizes 4 6 and 6, black stockings and cotton lisle stockings in various sizes, all presented in a period sale notice.
sale listing shows girls sweaters priced from 3.45 to 6.50 with white and knit wool options and blue trim. sizes range 28 to 84. Also offered are navy serge dresses with plaid silk trim reduced to 8.50 and assorted dresses in voile pongee linen and gingham at 4.95.
A local shop lists women's gloves priced 95 cents in pearl and white with a fair range of sizes and some Misses' sizes. Cashmerette fleece lined gloves 50 cents in black and white. Gauntlet gloves 1.25 dollars. Brown motor gloves in small sizes with stiff cuffs. Some items mildly soiled from handling.
The ad lists girls bath robes in red pink and blue eiderdown with white collars and cords. Discounted robe prices range from 1.95 to 3.50 with several items cut to 1.95 2.50 or 3.50. Located on the third floor at MacDougall Southwick Children's Shop.
MacDougall Southwick lists ostrich boas in various price tiers and color options and marabou capes in black natural and two color blends. Limited quantities shown: 75c 5, 1.95 16, 6.00 6, 1.65 1.75 7, 5.00 3.00 8S. First floor display location noted.
A stock listing shows 300 pairs of men's Lisle and cotton socks available in black gray navy white and Palm Beach.
Pure wool garments offered in Oxford gray or khaki colors. Available sizes range from 14 to 17. Suitable for customers seeking durable, classic suiting options.
Irish Linen handkerchiefs imported for sale at low prices. Six for 1.15 dollars while Irish linen pieces cost 2.25 dollars a dozen. Detailed product descriptions emphasize hem quality and import origin.
Odd lots of men's union suits priced at 1.85 with medium and heavy weight cotton and wool blends. Hale, Values, and to 3.50 MacDougall Southwick, Men's Shop, Just Inside the Door.
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