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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1917
Page
4
Edgar Mills son of Seattle lawyer E G Mills writes from somewhere in France in September 3 diary style, urging tobacco and describing packing bands and the fear for comrades. Richard Seelye Jones, Seattle newspaperman with the 18th Engineers, notes Y M C A credit for tobacco and a trench near German lines.
Letter from Corporal Fitzgerald of the American Expeditionary Force under Gen Pershing, dated September 12, requests the friend in Seattle to send a carton of smoking tobacco as a great favor. The plea highlights wartime supply constraints and personal needs of servicemen overseas.
In a letter from Col. Cavanugh's 18th Engineer regiment, Private Joseph McDonald reports Seattle and Northwest recruitment, notes not reading Seattle or Frisco papers since leaving the States, and says two sacks of tobacco and papers were issued. He requests supplies by first-class mail rather than parcel post due to submarine risks.
A national appeal from New York for funds to buy tobacco for U S soldiers in France. Seattle readers are urged to donate by November 3 for the Christmas shipment. $6,000 already raised will supply 24,000 men for one week, with kits costing 25 cents supplied by tobacco firms.
United Press Leased Wire reports the Treasury urges five days left to fund the second Liberty Loan. Do Christmas shopping early by buying Liberty Bonds for Christmas presents, with officials including McAdoo and Gompers endorsing the gift as lasting and practical.
Seattle rushes to meet the Christmas Liberty loan goal with noon totals at 7 190 950 and efforts including street sales fires in 15 districts and rallies led by Boy Scouts Camp Lewis workers and local banks. Subscriptions and pledges from firms like Skinner Eddy Oregon Washington railway and various banks push toward the national target as volunteers and teachers mobilize for the drive.
The Admiral Evans and the steamship Alaska will suspend Seattle to Alaska service for the winter. The Alaska departs Thursday and the Admiral Evans sails Friday, ending the route for the season this week.
In the Dress Goods Section on Wednesday readers discover odd pieces of coatings and suitings in serviceable weaves. Highlights include soft velours lambs wool wool ratine and camel hair novelties. Yard-wide all silk Pailette de Soie sold at 1.35 per yard.
Feature advert highlights heavy velours coats priced at 19.50 with full graceful lines large collars trimmed in kolin sky coney or mole plush. Colors include burgundy brown green and navy.
Practical priced skirts for women who go out in all weather including businesswomen teachers college girls and Red Cross workers. The lot features black silk poplin navy serge satin striped silks satin dresses and black satins with novelty pockets. Second floor at The Bon Marché.
reduced stock on several Wardrobe Trunk models best for travel. Firer Wardrobe Trunks priced at 17.50, Pirer Wardrobe Trunks at 22.50, Fiber Wardrobe Trunks at 25.00, Fiber Wardrobe Trunk at 39.50 while supplies last.
Bargain selection of tan leather bags and cowhide bags offered in 16 and 18 inch sizes. Prices range from 5.00 to 7.95 with options in tan and black cowhide. Ideal gifts or personal use.
Description notes bags that always look well and are serviceable. Each bag is fitted with a brass lock and belts, riveted leather corners, and a leather lining, sized at 16 inches.
Enamelled steel trunks with hardwood slats and brass corner bumpers priced at 34 inch for 10 dollars and 36 inch for 10.50 dollars. Also on third floor Bon Marche a 24 inch genuine leather suit case with cloth lining brass lock bolts heavy leather corners and two leather straps.
Metal laces are popular for occasion dresses and waists, pretty in conventional designs on strong net. Old gold and silver glitter under evening light. Twenty styles in higher priced lines. 17 to 18 inch 98 cents. 27 inches wide $1.25. 30 inches wide $1.75. Upper main floor The Bon Marche.
Suggestive gifts for baby showers include wool sweater sets with cap and leggings in white link stitch and Brushed Angora options priced from 3.95 to 5.95. Toques in white silk pineapple stitch with tassels sell for 1.95, and Mother Goose cretonne diaper bags offer two roomy compartments with waterproof lining. Elastic carriage robes with pink or blue satin trim counter the wind. Second floor displays at The Bon Marche.
The listing notes Black and White Shepherd Checks at 10c lengths up to 7 yards and 82 inch wide materials. Also advertised are School and house dresses fabrics with reduced rubbing care and 20c school suiting in lengths up to 8 yards. 2,000 yards of assorted cotton suiting, 32 inches wide, offered in neat patterns resembling wool. lower main floor the Ron Marche.
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