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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1919

Page

14

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Initiates Thirty Members

Thirty overseas men were initiated into Col. Theodore Roosevelt Post No. 24, Veterans of Foreign Wars, this week. The post now has over 600 members and a permanent home at 1616 Third Ave. It hosts billiard and card rooms, a large meeting hall, and is open noon to midnight. The Allied Veterans Aid association occupies the upper floors. Notable initiates included Major Bert Ross of the 161st infantry and Col. Inglis, commander of the Om Second and Ist Regiment AEF, who shared reminiscences about wartime service.

Theodore Roosevelt Veterans of Foreign Wars Third Ave Allied Veterans’ Aid Association Pol Bert Ross 161St Infantry Military Police France Bill” Inglis OM Second Iiéist Ross Col Ingtis Wee National Guard

Sale of Navy Lead and Spelter Sealed Proposals

Sealed proposals will be opened at the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts in the Navy Department Washington on June 1919 at 2 p.m. for 4,500,000 pounds of lead and 6,006,000 pounds of spelter. The material will be sold at specified yards and locations with schedules and terms available on request. The sale is announced by the Secretary of the Navy and dated 9-15-19.

Bureau of Supplies and Accounts Navy Department D.C Rase An- Cenn Washington PHS Daniels Seecretary of the Navy

Posthumous Distinguished Service Cross for Capt Eliah W Worsham

A posthumous Distinguished Service Cross will be presented to Miss Mary Worsham at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon in the Masonic club rooms. Col Othe W Farr will hand it to her after a speech by Rev M A Matthews. Capt Worsham commanded the machine gun company of the 162nd Infantry near Geanes France on Sept 29 1918 and was killed while exposing himself to fire. He was a member of the firm Vivian and Worsham. The Civic League luncheon begins at 12 15 p m.

Eliah W. Worsham Seattle Mary Worsham Chamber of Commerce Masonic Club Othe W. B. Farr District of Seattle M. A. Matthews First Presbyterian Church Worsham Vivian & Worsham Civic League

Delegates for Legion Named at Largest City Meeting

At the largest American Legion gathering here Elmer J. Noble Post elected delegates to the state convention to be held next week. They also outlined plans for the first annual dance set for Thursday at the Maseuric temple on Harvard avenue and Pine. Delegates chosen include Hervey Lindley BE Gull Norman EB Coles H L Nusum Malcolm Douglas H H Gramm H E Dunham L H Seagrave J R Dean Hugh M Caldwell William McKay C H Paul William Horsley T Swale and H C Swale.

American Legion Elmer J. Noble Maseuric Temple Harvard Ave Pine Hervey Lindley Gull Norman EB. Coles H. L. Nusum Malcolm Douglas H. H. Gramm H. E. Dunham L. H. Seagrave J. R. Dean Hugh M. Caldwell William McKay H. Paul William Horsley T. Swale H. C. Swale

Get Together Says Mason At Banquet

Stephen C. Mason president of the National Association of Manufacturers urged unity between employers and organized labor at a Tuesday banquet at the Masonic club. He said the American Federation of Labor should reexamine its policies from the view of true Americanism amid national unrest and predatory classes.

Stephen C. Mason National Association of Manufacturers Masonic Club Organized Labor American Federation of Labor

School bond funds blocked without plan for use

Seattle's school population has grown beyond what the 0,000 bond funds can cover. Supt. Frank B. Cooper told the Municipal League on Tuesday that all expenditure plans are on hold until a definite plan is adopted for allocating the money.

Seattle Frank FB. Cooper Municipal League

Lions of Liberty to Organize State Drive

The Lions of Liberty, a newly formed group aimed at protecting personal liberty, announces headquarters at 401 Mehlhorn Building in Seattle as it prepares a national membership drive.

Lions of Liberty Seattle Mehlhorn Building

Night Auto Course Proves Attractive in Seattle

More than 4000 students have enrolled in Seattle night schools as the second week of work begins. The school board notes heavy enrollment in automobile classes and commercial courses.

Seattle

Capt McClinton Returns as Chief Clerk

Captain C B McClinton resumes work as chief clerk in the Corporation Counsel Meleras office on Wednesday after a two year absence. The return marks a restoration of duties in a legal office setting.

C. B. McClinton Corporation Counsel Meler

Wenatchee Gas Rates Blocked by Commission Order

The state public service commission denies the Wenatchee Valley Gas and Electric Company petition to raise rates by 10 percent and orders the firm to develop 1000 more horsepower by April 1.

Wenatchee

Hart appoints McCleary to capital building commission

Olympia, Oct 1. Gov. Louis F Hart names Henry McCleary to the state capitol building commission to succeed the resigning Mark A. Stead.

Olympia Louis F Hart Henry McCleary State Capitol Building Commission Mark A. Stead

Veazey Funeral Held After Dying at Minor Hospital

Misuse Elizabeth Veazey died at Minor hospital and after services here her body was taken to Baltimore Maryland for burial, marking her former home.

Elizabeth Veazey Minor Hospital Baltimore

Palace staff at Berlin emperor's residence a large household

The former German emperor's Berlin palace housed about 500 housemaids and 1 800 liveried footmen as part of its expansive household.

Berlin

Dress Goods Remnants Equally Fashionable For Women and Girls

Fashion notes highlight dress goods remnants suitable for both women and girls. Shopping guidance emphasizes versatile fabrics, color options, and affordable choices for all ages and styles.

Hats and Middy Blouse Styles At The Basement Store

The Basement Store features shirred brim hats with soft edges in brown navy and black priced at 6.50. All white Middy uniforms in long sleeve with closed cuff V neck and patch pocket priced at 1.50, sizes 86 to 44, launderable twill.

Widely Useful Blue Serge Skirt For School Wear

Box plaited Blue Serge skirt pictured with wide belt suitable for school girls. Sizes 8 to 14 years priced at 5.00. Basement Store lists new arrivals for men including bath robes 5.50 to 7.00 and heavy robe cloth options. Also men’s socks 40c pair and misses fleece lined union suits 75c to 1.25. Lashement Store ad copy included.

Copenhagen Cardinal Burgundy Navy

Women’s Hemstitched Lawn Handkerchiefs Special Price

Ladies’ hemstitched lawn handkerchiefs offered at five cents each. Quantity and styles not specified in the fragment.

Stylish Veneered Table Linens In Five Coral Colorways

The item offers a trim elegant look suitable for breakfast rooms or any part of the house. Designed for frequent rubbing and home washing without dulling glossy beauty. It features generous width and comes in Coral Cherry Wistaria Delft-blue and Copenhagen. Price 5.75.

Wistaria Delft

Adaptable Corduroy House Coats At Value Price

Practical indoor or outdoor coats shown in Delft-blue Coral Wistaria Old-rose Cherry and Light-blue. Made of good material they offer a strong value at two dollars and seventy five cents each for winter use.

Delft

Basement Store Offers Varied Fabrics at Price Reductions

ACES Embroideries nets and chiffons in useful lengths offered at interesting price reductions. The Basement Store presents a compact catalog style notice highlighting fabrics for sewing projects and craft work.

New Suits and Cloth Dresses Navy Trimmed with Plush Accessories

Smart new attire described as greatly enriched by deep pile plush accessories. Describes black, beaver color and gray options with ball tassels, price four dollars seventy five cents.

Bags of woven twine offer compact storage and varied pricing

Capacous bags of woven twine hold many small packages and roll up flat when unused. Available in brown and white, priced at 25c, 50c, 85c, 1.60 and 1.25 in various sizes.

Silk-boot Stockings Sell at 89 Cents a Pair

The Basement Store offers over 1 200 pairs of Seconds Women's Silk-boot Hose with factory repairs. White brown and navy colors in sizes 8 to 10 available for 89 cents per pair Thursday.

Single Window Curtains At 85 Each

Bargain basement listing offers filet lace curtains in white ivory and ecru. Netting usable for scarves and centerpieces features 214 yards length. Priced at 85 cents per item with potential for sash curtains at small outlay. The basement store promotes practical home decor savings.

Nottingham

Lightweight sheer curtain material with embroidered hem

Lightweight sheer white fabric with a delicate border and hemstitch effect suitable for curtains. Priced at 15 cents per yard, offering an inexpensive decorating option.

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Roosevelt Navy Lead and Spelter Spelter Red Cross University Street Relief Dept Elliott Jumble Shop Northwest United Painless Gross Legion Mason Cooper Capt. McClinton Hart M’cleary Capital Hold Veazey Funeral Frederick & Nelson Fifth Avenue Pine Street Sixth Avenue Everal Hese Union Pashment
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