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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1918

Page

8

Suffrage Vote in Air as Senate Debates Ends

Washington oct 1 the senate entered day five of debate on woman suffrage with uncertainty over president wilsons influence on key vote makers Simmons Overman Guion Wolcott Saulsbury and Baird. Some denied shifts while others faced party loyalties and personal loyalties amid the high stakes. Austria reports a heavy aerial campaign with 263 allied planes downed between july 15 and 23.

Washington Senate Wilson Simmons and Overman North Carolina Guion Louisiana Wolcott Saulsbury Delaware Baird New Jersey

Damp Weather Expected to Curb Western Washington Fires

Chief Fire Warden G. C. Joy reports continued damp, rainy conditions will effectively control forest fires across six counties in Western Washington. He warns that a return to fair weather could renew fire danger, as logging camps report extensive material damage.

Washington G. C. Joy Joy

Novelty Suit and Coat Buttons Shown in Glass-Front Drawers

Samples of every kind and size are displayed in glass-front drawers to help customers choose quickly and with full knowledge of available options. One to three color buttons in browns grays blues black greens reds and gold. Materials include bone celluloid ivory pearl plush gallalith in round square and many other shapes. Prices range from 25c a dozen to 15.00 a dozen.

WaeDeegall-Southwick Buttem Shoy First Fleer

The Low Cost of Pretty Pink Lingerie

Pink batiste gowns with corded silk and cotton grena dine lace sell for 2.50. Pink knickers in fine sheer oe priced, 2.50, while nainsook chemises with filet inserts run 1.95. Pink crepe bloomers launder well at 1.26 and pink marquisette knickers at 2.95. MacDougall's Lingerie Shop, Third Floor.

MacDougall

New Checked Suits for Misses and Small Women

Unusually attractive dull checks priced 55.00 to 70.00. Includes severely tailored dull brown serge checks with green and blue at 55.00. Black and white large checked velour model on breezy lines 55.00. Prim light blue and white large check Norfolk style 59.75. Lavender and light brown checks with aor panel back and buttoned hips feature a flat Dutch collar.

Norfolk

Browns Suits Fresh From the Tailors

A fashion note describes brown suit options including Sea Gull Brown Mink Brown Light Chocolate Reindeer and Hindu Brown with a fresh cut. A Reindeer Velour double breasted model with belt tacked by paired buttons is highlighted at 59.75, others range 25.00 to 200.00 from MacDougall Southwick Fashion Shop Second Floor.

Jersey Frocks Offer All Wool Biases In Wide Range

With fabric costs rising, Jersey Biases are presented at 35.00 and 39.75. Colors available include Browns such as Rookie Sand Taupe Khaki New Brown Reindeer and Blues like French Pekin Belgian Joffre Marine Hague Navy plus Plum and Green shades.

Hague

Family returns from U S Liberty Loan motor tour

Mrs Wm Halberstadt of 4131 Dayton Ave and her daughter Elizabeth with Nellie Reeses and Guan Anderson completed a Seattle to New York to Seattle trip by Ford. They left June 16 and arrived September 28, three months and twelve days, with their dog Jerry as mascot.

United States Wear Mra. Wm Seattle New York Metropolis Jerry

Civic Government Becomes Landlord of Beacon Hill Homes

Seattle civic government will own as landlord 50 Beacon Hill houses after condemnation. The city will charge rents yielding at most six percent net profit on property value, with gross rents capped at ten percent. Mayor Hanson and Building Superintendent Johnson announced the plan following last year’s slide.

Beacon Hill Hanson Johnson Basia

James Morton Brings Two Year Run to Moore Theatre

James J. Morton debuts at the Moore theatre with a new vaudeville act and will headline for two solid years on the Orpheum circuit. The 36 year veteran introduces each act with improvised prose and no makeup appearing in street clothes. He travels from New York's Palace after a 12 week run and has sparked a vaudeville craze with his unique speeches.

James J. Morton Moore Theatre Orpheum Morton Moore Lennne Seattle Palace Theatre New York

Walking Boot styles with dark brown kidskin details

The walking boot at center features dark brown kidskin, new long-vamp last, simulated wing tip and vamp perforations, welted sole and military walking heel. Sizes 4 12 to 8, price $8.75 per pair. Dark-brown street boot in 9 inch model with welted sole and 24 inch French leather heel plate. Price $8.75. First Floor.

New Plaid Skirts Arrive in Various Fabrics and Colors

A wide assortment of new plaid skirts has arrived in serge worsted and gaberdine with colors suited to plains and plaits. Plain black velveteen skirts and combinations of velveteen and satin are now on display.

Elegant skirts and prices showcased on second floor

Black Velvetine Skirt with silk fringe and jet buttons priced at 25.00. A waistline skirt with a wide belt and crochet back buttons at 19.50. Plaid Worsted skirts in Liberty blue green gold at 15.00. Burgundy and green Serge skirt in full box-plaited model at 20.00. Black and white Novelty skirt at 18.50. Gaberdine navy and French blue plaid full-plaited skirt at 25.00. Second Floor.

Final Khaki Toiletry Kits and Travel Cases for Service Men

Final Khaki Adjusta a toilet kits provide shaving outfits with brushes combs mirrors and accessories priced from 1 75 to 4 75. Travel cases in khaki waterproof material range 65c to 3 00 with polished trench mirrors and in khaki cases. Various khaki wash basins pillow protectors holders and shaving products priced 15c to 60c. First Floor.

Funeral services for Corporal Mar vin D Rhodes

Funeral services for Corporal Marvin D Rhodes 22 who died at Camp Colt on September 22 will be held from the Bonney Watson chapel Tuesday at 2 0 nom.

Marvin D. Rhodes Camp Colt Bonney-Watson Chapel

Lacy Stock Jabots Transform Severe Costumes

The article describes the latest stock jabots to feminize collars on cloth suits or dresses. Net fabrics with hand embroidery appear in morning to formal styles, including fine lace in diamond mesh and jabots with filet or Venise net laces, on display on the first floor.

Woman from University of Washington Aids in Service Bureau Plan

A bright UW woman has been quietly developing a plan for rendering helpful personal service. The Individual Service Bureau is located on the First Floor adjoining the Wash Goods Section as work proceeds in actual practice.

Washington

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