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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1918

Page

7

Germans in Spain Spend Freely to Keep Neutral Amid War

Reports from Bandon and Madrid describe about 120000 Germans in Spain many living lavishly at cafes and clubs. They donate to charities and boast of German affection for Spain while pressuring for Gibraltar issues. Some are backed by German funds and pose as other nationals to avoid scrutiny.

Bandon Madrid Spain Portugal Cameroons Malaga Seville Balboa and Emart Ffnal Barcelona

Sloan's Liniment Relief Claims

Advertises Sloan's Liniment as quick relief for aches and pains including back strains and muscle stiffness. Emphasizes natural penetration without rubbing and promotes convenience and economy with price points of 3c 60c and 1.20.

Sloan

39 Bodies Removed From Shell Factory Disaster

New Jersey officials report 39 bodies recovered from the Morgen plant ruin after explosions destroyed 700 buildings, with 326 total losses. The missing count in the district stands at 64 as investigators weigh whether a fatal error by an operator triggered the blast.

New York Get Cgltleante Loading Company Morgen N. J T. A. Gillespie

Huns Prepare New Positions

United Press reports German high command plans to retire armies at many points after breaking the Hindenburg Line. They aim to shift 29 to 40 miles back, delaying to salvage Valenciennes Givret defenses while Allied pressure grows from the North Sea to Verdun. The Red Crow treaty, signed at Geneva in August 1964, protects Red Crow societies across nations and waters during war.

United Press France North Sea Verdun Valenciennes Givret Red Crow Organization Geneva Switzerland

Mice to be Inoculated for Spanish Flu Study

City health officials sent ten white laboratory mice to Bremerton for inoculation with the Spanish influenza agent. The experiment aims to create a prophylactic vaccine and assess virulence while tracking any symptoms in the animals for scientific study.

City Health Department Bremerton Val Chemists City Health Commission Meride

Wartime remedy claims to color gray hair at home

Mrs. Mackie a New York actress now grandmother promotes Ortex powder as a home solution to turn gray hair black brown or light brown. The ad claims the product costs 25 cents, includes a $100 gold bond guarantee, and asserts it contains no silver zinc sulfur or mercury and leaves hair fluffy.

Fabric colors and styles for suits and dresses

The notice lists modes for suits, goats and dresses with a range of colors including blue, plum, wine, taupe, black, and navy. It mentions 54 inch plush and 40 inch silk crepe de chine fabrics and describes wearability for dressy street and afternoon coats.

Seamless Brussels Rugs At MacDougall’s Rug Shop

Floral and geometrical patterns in browns blues greens gray rose and tan. Rugs include 27x54 inch Axminster and 9x12 ft sizes. Inexpensive yet neat with fiber and wool colors woven into heavy grounds. Located Fourth Floor MacDougall's Rug Shop.

Austria Faces New Disaster in the Balkans

Allied successes in Serbia threaten Austrian forces as Belgrade evacuations unfold. Serbian advances push toward Nish and Jakovars, with Austro German retreat along the Albanian border. French forces press near Beirut advancing toward Damascus as battles widen across the Western Front with gains near Berry-Au-Bac and St Etienne-Sur-Suippe.

London Albania Serbia Belgrade Mackenzen Austria-Hungary Vranje Ragusa Austrian Hungary Nish Jakovars Alsn Debra Durazzo Kacanik Uskuh Skumbi Italjanes Montenegro Beirut Syria Aleppo Damascus North Sea Argonne Meuse Suippe Berry-Au-Bac Aisne St. Etienne-Sur-Suippe St. Etienne-A-Arnes

Blue Serge Dresses Feature New Tailored Models

Street dresses of men s wear serge and French serge in the fresh tailored line. Satin collars and cuffs or satin vestees with fringe loose panels embroidery and soutache braiding. Neck ideas include collarless necks and military braid. coat effects. Mostly one of a kind at MacDougal s second Floor Fashion Shops.

MacDoougall Fieor

White Semi-Porcelain Dinnerware in Haviland Ranson Pattern

Open stock white semi-porcelain dinnerware set in Haviland Hav iland Ranson pattern. Includes assorted pieces as described in duplicate line of tableware.

Ranson Haviland China

Angolina Cotton Yarn Six Balls Offered at 45 Cents

Fluffed cotton yarn for knitting offered in six balls at 45 cents. Colors include White Empire Rose Navy Baby Blue and Military Gray plus several blues and greens. Sold by MacDougall's Netion Shop, Wirst Mioor.

MacDougall Wirst Mioor

If you value your watch let Haynes repair it

Advertisement for Haynes repair services at the Next Liberty theatre offering watch repair and related services to customers seeking timely restoration.

Haynes Liberty Theatre

Wool Shirts and Outing Flannel Night Shirts on Sale

In this sale notice a range of wool shirts priced at 4.95 and outing flannel night shirts at 1.45 to 1.95 offer heavy and light weight options. Sizes cover 7 to 20 with color options including white navy tan and gray. Limited quantity and reinforced materials noted.

Reading lamp with brass base and green shade

Special offer item from MaccDougeall's Needieswork Shop for desks tables and walls. Brushed brass base and socket with enameled green shade, six feet cord and high grade socket included. Priced at 1.50 in Third Floor display.

MaccDougeall Third Fleer

Rengo Belt Corsets Offered in Two Prices

The Cer net Shop advertises elastic Rengo Belt Corsets with sizes 26 to 30 priced at 2.50 for pink brocie and 2.85 for heavy white coutis. Emphasized features include snug hips, straight front, and smooth back lines.

MacDougall - Southwick Cernet Shop

Two Youthful Suits at Washton Shops

Bottle green velveteen suit priced at 65.00 features a nutria collar and novelty-silk lining. Nigger brown poplin suit priced at 39.75 showcases tailored lines relieved by cording and a deep hip tuck. MacDougall's Second Floor Washton Shops.

Road signs linger as soldiers act as linguists

In occupied zones, American troops read and translate road signs. Soldiers use English French and German to guide movements and communicate with locals as Allied forces advance.

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