Invest Periodically With Uncle Sam Bond Program
Citizens are advised they can invest regularly through Liberty Bonds or War Savings Stamps to earn a solid interest, backed by government support.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1918
Page
8
Citizens are advised they can invest regularly through Liberty Bonds or War Savings Stamps to earn a solid interest, backed by government support.
The War Department lists 492 casualties on Monday night and 606 on Tuesday morning. The tallies split into killed in action, missing in action, wounded severely, died of wounds, died of accident and other causes, died of disease, and undetermined wounds with many names and next of kin across Washington and Pacific states. Seattle and Washington residents named include Karl Muth and Frank A Thornton among others. The casualty list covers multiple regions and identifies next of kin details for numerous individuals.
Washington September 3 Senate and house leaders agreed to fast track renewal of the revenue bill after the chamber passed the agreement. House action enables an immediate recess as leaders anticipate about ten days to freshen the measure.
Emotions run high as eligible men of 21 to 21 are to be classified in Class 1 and called to service by lottery in Washington, D. C. About 50,000 men are expected to register in Seattle under the new man power law. The general committee led by Gaines coordinates with King County Council of Defense and Seattle Divisions of the Council of Patriotic Service. A large volunteer force is needed for registration, and Gaines urges former registrants from June 5, 1917 to offer their services again.
Provost Marshal Gen. Crowder outlines absentee registration rules for the September 12 draft. Citizens away from their local boards must mail or forward registration cards with self addressed envelopes and use appropriate officials when homes are in different municipalities. Minute Men of precinct 183 gather September 4 for a business meeting and address at 506 Broadway.
The article celebrates Frederick & Nelson unveiling a fourth floor devoted to furniture with a complete display that showcases a range of rooms and a Business Furniture Division. It notes electric elevator deliveries from street level and claims the store houses the most modern equipment in the country.
The text lists an extensive on site department layout in a new store. It notes all sections from Mobile Robes to Foremost departments and an on site auditorium on the fifth floor with seating for 400 and motion picture projection. It emphasizes efficient operating flow and community service.
The Third Floor features draperies lace curtains upholstery goods glassware lamps linoleum and more. The Boys and Young Men section occupies a large daylight area along Fifth Avenue and opens its autumn season with the largest stocks of clothing and accessories yet shown.
The article describes expanded display spaces for the Men’s Furnishings Section and new quarters for the Red Cross workroom, hairdressing, manicure, chiropody, and the Victrola section on the Fifth Floor. It notes the Art Needlework classes, accommodation desk and post office, and the Fifth Floor Tea and Grill Room with improved kitchen service.
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