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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1917
Page
7
A classified notice lists one piece silk poplins satin plaid taffetas wool serges and wool panamas in colors black navy plum wood brown taupe and green. Suiting prices range from 7.50 to 18.50 with boys Mackinaws all wool five dollars up and matching cap options. Belts and pinch back belted models offered in many colors sizes 3 through 18 years.
Grace coaster Santa Rita in Tacoma Wednesday of nitrates from after a thrilling Rita was caught in a terrible storm off the coast of Mexico. The vessel escaped with First Mate Thomson suffering a fractured arm and three ribs. It will load in Seattle after discharging its cargo.
At Camp Lewis on October 25 the 205th Truck Co. faces a punishment for failing to remove hats in the mess room. The Eighth Co., 166th Depot brigade, largely Seattle men, requires members to wash their hands before every meal.
United Press Leased Wire reports the U S Aircraft Company of San Francisco announced the purchase of the Christofferson Aircraft Company's Redwood City plant. Improvements will allow the plant to produce four military planes daily starting immediately.
The advertisement extols Lux soap as superior in cleansing with no fillers or moisture. It warns against rubbing on delicate fabrics and claims Lux dissolves instantly and is safe with pure water. It notes availability at grocers and department stores and credits Lever Brothers Co. of Cambridge, Mass.
Norman Hackett receives a five minute ovation at the Metropolitan theatre in Eugene Walter's The Knife. May Puckley and Clifford Stork also praised for strong performances in a three act drama with vivid scenes and a capable cast.
The report details Liberty Drive fundraising with 3 million pledged from varied groups. Notable subscriptions include Jackies at the naval training station and university, Frederick & Nelson heads, Northern Life Insurance, city and county employees, and 346 Turner & Pease workers, plus many Seattle area firms and unions contributing sizable amounts.
Rome reports German troops breached Italian lines to the left of the Isonzo near the Smarta Slucea bridgehead. Austro German forces pressed along the right bank slope of the Isonzo amid heavy artillery before infantry assaults across an 18 mile front.
Berlin reports Austro German forces stormed Italian positions on the Isonzo front between Filteh and Tolmino. The war office says mountain slope positions were sealed and captured by Teuton troops amid fierce Italian resistance.
Paris Oct 25 General Petain's forces pressed toward Laon with a victorious pollus driving forward to new positions between Chavignon and Mont Dessinges. The war office announced progress on the Chemin Des Dames around Cerny En Laonnois.
Advertisement touts Captain Collinge claim of curing a long term rupture without surgery. It alleges a simple, safe home method and a free book with medicine sent prepaid to readers who fill a coupon, urging action immediately.
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