Liberty bonds drive features Seattle Star staff purchases
The Seattle Star finances Liberty bonds for its employees on a 50 weekly installment plan, with the Star subscribing $10,000 more to total $20,000. Liberty Day crowds thronged Second Ave and Pike as workers urged subscriptions across shelters and street bureaus. Banks extended hours and loans allowed 10 percent down and 10 percent monthly payments up to $500.
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Seattle Star
The
Star
Star Saff
Liberty
Second Ave
Pike
Liberty Loan
Uncle Sam
Seattle
Pike #1
Battle
U. S&s
Edgar Battle
Postoffice
Second
Marion
Army
Fort Worden
First National Bank of Auburn
Halfour-Guthrie
and & Goodwin
People’s Savings Bank
EBC Neufelder
Rubenstein’s Pharmacy
Washington Mutual Savings Bank
Simonds Manufacturing Co
Stetson-Ross Machine Works
St. Barnabas
Gill
Liberty Day Urges Nation to Buy Liberty Bonds
Washington October 24 Liberty Day boosts a half way mark toward a five billion dollar campaign. Mrs McAdoo urges early Christmas purchases of Liberty bonds as gifts helping win the war. Lord Reading joins the appeal and Secretary McAdoo calls for an ominous day for the Kaiser while Fidel Abstract Co employees purchase bonds.
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Washington
United Press
McAdoo
Eiary
the Treasury
Women’s Liberty Loan Committee
Lord Reading
England
United States
Edwin J. Brown Dentist Promoted in Seattle
Edwin J Brown D D S earns a notable recognition in Seattle dentistry. The article highlights his leadership in the field at the practice on Columbia Street and outlines his professional standing as a leading local dentist.
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Seattle
Columbia
Bargains in Used Pianos Move Stock for Shipments
To make room for a large shipment of pianos arriving soon, prices are reduced on several used pianos. The selection includes Foster & Co., Haines Bros., Horace Waters, Maynard, Behr Bros. etc. Most are under a year old or only a few months, and cannot be told from new except two.
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Foster &Co
Haines Bros
Horace Waters
Maynard
Behr Bros
Gompers backs liberty bonds as Christmas gifts
Samuel Gompers expresses strong support for Liberty bonds as Christmas presents, calling them patriotic and practical. He argues bonds provide immediate government loans, symbolize faith in American troops, and can fund many future gifts while conserving national wealth.
Liberty Bond Christmas Plan Praised by Schwab
Charles M. Schwab, Bethlehem Steel president, endorses Secretary McAdoo's Liberty Bond Christmas appeal. He urges immediate response to make 1917 a day of national achievement and patriotism with Liberty Bonds as the Christmas gift. Only a few days remain to act.
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Chas. M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
United Press
New York
McAdoo
Uncle Sam
Secretary of the Treasury
Northcliffe Backs McAdoo Christmas Liberty Bond Plan
Lord Northcliffe praises Secretary McAdoo's Christmas Liberty Bond idea as a splendid form of capital distribution. He notes the last Liberty Loan raised 6 billion dollars quickly, with 8.2 million investors among 45 million people, viewing the bonds as a weapon against Kaiserism and a strong investment.
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Northcliffe
McAdoo
Lord Northcliffe
United Press
Chicago
Kaiserism
Lanka
Russia to assemble 1500 locomotives at Meadows tract
Russia plans to assemble 1500 locomotives and 20000 boxcars in a 35 acre tract leased at the Meadows racing grounds here on Tuesday.
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Russia
Old Meadows
Kaiser Is Fighting Liberty Loan Says College President
Reed College president William T. Foster, back from three months on the French front, says the German government is actively campaigning against the Liberty Loan in the United States. He cites authentic information that the Kaiser aims to sabotage the loan effort to keep the U S from determining the war.
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Portland
Ore
U. S
Wm. T. Foster
Reed College
United States
Germans Will Want Liberty Bonds Soon
New York reports Henry Clews, the Wall Street financier, predicts that Liberty bonds will be sold above par in Berlin after the war. He says German bankers see it as a good investment and expect to trade with the United States if the German people do not repudiate their loans.
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United Press
New York
Liberty
Berlin
Henry Clews
Wall Street
Clews
Federal probe into Bainbridge Island collision adjourned
Federal investigation into the collision between tug Mystic and steamer Tolo near Bainbridge Island was adjourned. Assistant U.S. Attorney D A McDonald and 12 witnesses testified in a secret session as authorities continue inquiries.
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Mystic
Tolo
Bainbridge Island
U. 8S
D. A. McDonald
Paris War Prisoners Reach Eight Thousand On Aisne Front
Paris reports on the Aisne front state 8000 prisoners were taken including 160 officers and elite units of the crown prince. The official release lists eight German divisions among the captures and notes three full regimental staffs were included.
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Paris
France
Aisne
Aluminum hand mitt with corrugated washboard grip
A small aluminum washing mitt is described as slipping over the hand with a corrugated surface like a washboard. The design emphasizes a simple hand-held cleaning tool with a textured underside to aid scrubbing.
Basement Sale Feature Wool Velour and Tweeds in Color
The notice promotes a basement salesroom offering materials including Wool Velour Melton Pebble Cheviot and Tweeds in brown navy black gray with extra women’s sizes and prices at 12.50 and 15.00.
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Coats
Walking Boots on sale with Goodyear welt soles
Pictured boots in tan Russia calf on graceful last with medium toe and walking heel. Goodyear welt construction. Sizes 3 to 7 1/4, wide A to C. Price 6 8 M.
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Russia
New Shipment of Felt House Slippers Arrives
A new shipment of felt house slippers arrives at Tasement Salesroom, offering styles for men women girls and boys at moderate prices.
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Tasement Salesroom
Fresh New Lingerie Waists at 95c
HEER showcases new lingerie waists in the basement salesroom. Models feature high collar and low neck lace trimmed novelties with tuckings and deep cuffs. Sizes 36 to 46 offered at 95 cents.
Mercerized Table Cloths Offered at Low Price
Sixty dozen mercerized table cloths, size 58 by 68 inches, offered at 1.00 each in three patterns. Limited stock of 120 pieces available at this sale price. Some wording unclear but states affordable damask style options for dining tables.
A Reasonable Rule Adopted by Seattle Merchants
Merchants in Seattle have adopted a rule barring credit or exchange on merchandise not offered for such purpose within three days of receipt. The measure targets refunds and exchanges to a strict time frame for customer returns.
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Seattle
National Council of Defense
Women’s Union Suits Priced at Two Dollars to Two Fifty
Wool and cotton mix Terse union suits offered in ankle length with Dutch neck and elbow sleeves or high neck and long sleeves. Sizes 34 to 36 and 3X priced at 2.25, sizes 40 to 44 priced at 2.50.
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Hese Union
Pershing witnesses French win in Rabbit Hunt in France
Gen. Pershing observes a major French victory on the Aisne ridge and in the Caverns battle. French tanks aided the push and captured Guilain farm as attackers seized the Aisne crest and cut off German routes, with tunnels and caverns proving key defenses. The assault used heavy artillery and overwhelming force across a six mile front near Laon.
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Henry Wood
United Press
FRENC
Gen. Pershing
Caverns
Aisne
Guilain Farm
Rance
Allemant-Pan
Laon
Allette
Corinlet
Fleecy finished sweaters in belted smart shades
Readable text notes fleecy finished sweaters offered in belted designs and a range of smart shades.
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HESE
New Bath Robes Arrive In Cozy Beacon Blanket Style
New bath robes of Beacon blanket cloth with sailor collar and turn-back cuffs arrive in gray with old-rose or white. Light blue, dark blue or lavender with white. Tan with lavender, green and white. Priced at $3.25.
Lace and Embroidery Reductions at Sale Room
Remnants reduced on lace and embroidery edges insertions allover lace embroidery ribbon chiffon net georgette crepe at reduced prices. Attractive savings for those who can use these odd lengths in the salesroom.
Valenciennes Laces and Insertions Offered at Basement Sale
Valences lace and insertions advertised for craft use with one and two thread Valenciennes Laces. Various widths from % to 1% inches, some with beading. Priced at 5¢ per yard and 55¢ per bolt. Basement Salesroom.
Priscilla Electric Iron Offered For Sale
Priscilla electric iron priced at 3.50 appears as a high grade well finished unit. Six pound size shown in basement housewares section.
Bernstorff Secret Aide Captured in New York
New York report states Baron Von Recklinghausen, Bernstorff’s secret representative, held papers revealing German plotting in the Irish rebellion and funds for propaganda. Also arrested are Liam Mellows and Dr Patrick McCarton, with evidence suggesting the Secret Service foiled a Dublin Sinn Fein revolt planned for next Easter.
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Bernstorff
New York
America
Secret Service
Baron von Recklinghausen
Recklinghausen
Liam Mellows
Dublin
Halifax
Patrick McCarton
Sinn Fein
French Army Traps German Forces in Caverns
French troops overwhelmed German reserves hidden in caverns as they advanced on the plateau. The Poilus sealed passages, trapping a large number of German prisoners, a striking contrast to earlier tactics and contributing to high captives relative to front width.
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American Tobacco Co
Coast Defense
Fort Wordent
Samuel E. Allen
Col
C. B. Methen
Walter
Thventeen
Fidel- Abstract Co
Ntal
Edwin
DD & Jer
First Ave
Ret Ave
Saat
Edwin J. Brown
D. PD
Austin
Bird Av
Pike St
Gompers
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Schwab
Kaiser
Frederick&nelson
HEER
Vu Eacn
Hildren
Pershing
Theon
Weat
Brusellen
Malmaison
Alane Ridge
Vauxhaillon
Craonne
Altho
Copenhagen
Aement Salesroom
Valenciennes
Priscilla Electric
Von
Hindenburg
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