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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1917
Page
14
London dispatch reports Sir Arthur Conan Doyle weighing armor for American troops. He cites armor could reduce wounds and protect shoulders and chest, while adding weight and potentially hindering mobility. He notes Allied armor advances and the American army as newly formed and less equipped for modern combat.
Mrs Wyse suggests buying a few items despite a two dollar limit. Wyse remarks he did have more when they left, but now laments the small purse. The exchange captures a cautious shopper's stance amid limited funds.
A voiced dilemma from a married actress compares fame and a career to domestic life. She laments losing personal impact and says a career could bring fame and fortune while marriage yields only one admirer. She notes the contrast with Mrs. Robert O Neill and Mrs. Virginia Chester.
In Hollywood a real deputy sheriff interrupts a film shoot as Virginia Chester faces a Utah divorce suit filed by her husband Robert ONeill on grounds of desertion. She chooses to finish the movie rather than return East to fight for love, sparking debate on whether career and marriage clash.
A Seattle man argues against national supplication for victory in war, citing an Atlantic Monthly article that questions an Almighty power guiding human affairs. He warns such views divert spiritual resources at a critical time and signs with John Collins Welch at 7014 Sea View Terrace.
Advertisement notes a 40-inch Crepe de Chine sale at the basement salesroom listing 1 515 yards at 1 15 per yard with color options and special pricing.
Offers range from plain tailored effects to models with large fur collars. Coatings include Wool Velour Melton Zibelene Persian Lamb Egyptian Velour Plush Kersey in multiple colors. Prices span 89.75 12.50 15.00 17.50 22.50 and 23.50.
Mother notes long wear from navy blue corduroy suit with Junior Norfolk styling and lined knickerbockers in sizes 3 to 8 years at 3.50. Includes boys flannel blouses in gray and heather, sizes 6 to 16, blue and black denim overalls and jumpers, white carpenters outfits, unionalls in khaki and blue denim, wool and cotton hose, various shirts, and work gloves, all in basement salesroom.
Bright hats designed to frame a child’s face in velvet and corduroy in black white and pastel hues. Trimmed with ribbons rosettes tiny flowers and dainty facings. Priced at 1.25 in basement salesroom.
A sketched new model for the average figure in white coutil with medium bust and long skirt and light boning. Hinged by two hose supporters and widely spaced over the hip. Price one dollar. Also new brassieres fifty cents. Basement Salesroom.
A quaint basement salesroom listing describes thin Oriental china cups and saucers with pink and green floral decorations priced at 15 cents per pair.
Dr Irving Fisher of Yale spoke to the Municipal League at the Masonic club on postwar challenges. He urged American leadership in economic and military planning to prevent future tragedies, warned about problems in governance and labor, and stressed a eugenic view of war’s human costs. He urged 10 percent income gifts to support Liberty Loans and discussed international cooperation versus armament races.
Ozark Ark Oct 26. James Avery was accidentally shot by Rev M G Jobe while squirrel hunting near here. The shot entered Avery's left eye destroying sight. Both men hunted separately and neither knew of the mother’s presence in the woods.
Belted coat in green or Burgundy features fur cloth trim on the sailor collar cuffs and patch pockets. Sizes 8 to 14 years priced at 10.00 with additional coats for 4 to 6 years at 5.00 and 6.00 and 8 to 14 years at 12.50 and 15.00. Egyptian Velour material and EEP pile noted.
AVY Serges Brown Corduroys and Cottons offered as dresses for schoolgirls in sizes 6 to 14 years at 2.50 to 6.50. Coordinating trims include bands and embroidery. Also new rain coats for 6 to 14 years at 3.50 to 4.50, rain hats 25¢, and rain capes in navy or red at 1.95.
Winter boot styles for boys described with tan leather and chrome soles. Various sizes and prices listed for boys and girls lace shoes, gun metal calf shoes, and children’s patent leather options. Basement Salesroom.
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