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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1918

Page

8

Woman’s Benefit Association Aids Flu Fight in Seattle

The WMACCABEES through the Woman’s Benefit Association mobilizes 196000 members and local reviews in Seattle to aid government and civic authorities in preventing influenza. Instructions emphasize prevention, rest, ventilation, hygiene, early care, and avoiding crowds, with local leaders and hospital board coordinating efforts.

Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees Bina M. West United States Seattle Seattle Review No Mazie I. Hathaway Mra Alice L. Roberson Alki Bessie Winder A. Malan Valley Review Maud Brehm Rose Y. Colvin Ballard Anna Johnson Mra Olson Cascade C. E. Slade Mrs. Thoman W. B. A. Hospital

Precautions Show Effect On Flu Toll

Washington reports war department plans for two more years of conflict. Draft machinery remains active and war effort continues to run at full pace. The note signals continued military readiness and possible German terms assessment.

Washington War Department Germany

Italy Advances in Italy's Piave Front Seven Miles Beyond

Allied forces push 26 mile Piave line and seize nine villages including Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. About 1000 prisoners and 150 guns captured. enemy positions abandoned on Piave heights. Grappa fighting continues. American convalescent bed preparations underway in Nice. Prices for clothing goods listed in Maeseyck and Lierburg.

Rome Piave Italian War Office Conegtiano Valdobbladene Valdabbiadene San Pietro Diarboerza Farra de Soligo Pieve de Soligo Collolto Refontolo Mareno de Piave Fontanelle Calcino Torrent Grappa

Crawford White for Superior Court Judge

Advertisement urging voters to support Crawford R. B. White in the upcoming Superior Court judge race. The notice highlights his qualifications and calls for campaign action.

Crawford RB White

Market Report Prices for Vegetables Poultry and Pork

Wholesale prices for vegetables and fruit, poultry veal and pork f o b Seattle. Record shows under 2 pounds, 2 and under, tight live weights, and various grades. Retail selling prices listed for butter, cheese, local city creamery products, and cream brick or triplets in Washington Oregon markets.

Fancy Ranch Washington Young America Washington Oregon Y. AL Oregon

Arrest Seven For Ignoring Mask Orders

Seven people were taken into custody for failing to comply with mask mandates. One man was detained after reportedly exhaling through the gap of his mask inside a store at First Avenue and Madison Street. Dr. Melride urged sterilizing masks at least every 24 hours, recommending a five minute boil in water to kill germs. The report notes eleven deaths and 393 new cases in the last 24 hours.

First Ave Madison St Murphy Melride Dr. J McBride

Profiteering on Masks Angers City Mayor

Mayor Hanson condemns drug stores for price gouging on influenza masks. City distribution remains at 5 cents per mask with six folds, while some shops allegedly sell poorly made four fold masks for 10 cents and a yard of gauze for 25 cents. Citizens are urged to make their own masks or use handkerchiefs until supply improves.

Hanson

Seattle Tightens Mask Rules as Epidemic Grows

Health officials urge strict enforcement of new regulations mandating masks on streetcars and in stores. Police board cars and alight to ensure compliance while a wash of new influenza deaths and cases pushes Seattle and Washington state toward stricter travel limits and health measures.

Unmasked Passenger Knocked Off City Car

Conductors and riders on East Union lines enforce mask rules during boarding. A man without a mask attempted to ride a car Wednesday. a husky fireman knocked him off the step after a warning given the day prior. Every passenger aboard wore a mask.

East Union

Baby Knit Bonnets and Sets Featured on Second Floor

The display highlights pink and white Bonnets, blue and white Bonnets, and matching baby sets. Prices range from 40 cents to 7 dollars 60 cents for a four to six year size set, with caps mittens and sweaters. Bootees and other styles priced from 1 dollar to 2 dollars.

The Basement Store Fur Accessories Sale

A Basement Store description lists fur accessories including a high neckpiece in kolinsky or muskrat at 6.50 and a Black Coney collar at 3.95. Marmot or Brown Coney scarves at 6.50, pillow muffs at 3.95, plus children’s fur sets at 5.00. Also rabbit skins and dyed coney neckpieces with muffs priced around 5.00.

Crepe de Chine Envelope Chemises Sought at Basement Store

Pink crepe de chine chemises with Ilet pattern lace insertion and beaded ribbon trim. Shoulder straps are ribbon, drawer part finished with narrow lace edge. Sizes 36 to 44. Price 2.75. Basement Store.

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Crown heater description with mica door and nickel trim

The passage notes a Coal or Wood HE large mica door showing a cheerful fire glow. It emphasizes the smooth ly finished clean cut nickel trimmings that are easy to keep bright ly polished.

Five Eyelet Bronze Kid Mart Boot With Spats

Bronze kid five eyelet boot modeled on a military last with welt sole and one inch heel. Spats fit over it and look good. Sizes 4 to 7 with widths A to D. Price intends $5.50 per pair. The Basement Store.

Novelty Dress Trimmings 5c Yard

MISCELLANEOUS assortment of Fancy Braids and Ball Trimmings desirable for many uses in making Christmas gifts various colors low priced at 5 cents per yard The Basement Store.

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