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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1918
Page
6
Police failed to locate a woman who screamed near Minorave and Republican 1 after a report from a frightened resident. Officers Mountain and Bertrand arrived promptly on motorcycles but found no trace of the incident or further evidence.
A home treatment combines two lemons with three ounces of Orchard White to create a quarter pint of a freckle sunburn and tan remover. Grocers stock lemons and drugstores three ounces of Orchard White for a few cents. Massage this fragrant lotion on face neck hands daily to reduce freckles windburn tan and brighten the skin.
London reports steady Allied gains in France and Belgium as German retreats accelerate. British and French troops push to the Canal du Nord line, with advances near Peronne and the Sensee river and infantry crossing the Somme before Epancourt. The French reach new positions east of Noren as German rear guards put up stiff resistance.
A $9,800 sale on men’s underwear occurs tomorrow in the Men’s Shop. Fall undergarments come in a wide range of weights and materials. Buy now or stock up for later as such opportunities are rare.
Natural wool mixed union suits priced at 2.65 each with steam shrunk fabric and well made construction. There are 288 suits available in sizes 34 through 46, tailored for durability and long wear.
Not just wool fine garments steamed shrunk in very desirable light weight. Sizes 34 to 44 only.
A rare quality medium weight wool union suit described as durable and fine textured with silk blended for strength. Available sizes range from 34 to 48 and priced at 7.65 each.
Heavy Scotch wool garments offered in suits and shirts. 144 garments available with single items priced at 4.25. Heavy pre shrunk options noted for wear and appearance. Buy several suits or shirts for value.
The ad lists steam shrinkage wool suits in medium heavy gray with sizes for men from regular 34 to 50 and stout 16 to 46. Available at Men's Shop just inside the door.
A brief ad notes heavy weight silk and wool garments in sizes 34 to 48 with long sleeved ankle length lisle options. It claims improved quality for union suits normally priced higher, now offered at 1.65 with 144 suits in stock.
A famous make offers natural gray heavy weight cotton shirts and drawers. Priced at 95c for a single garment, the set includes sizes up to 48 for shirts and 46 for drawers. Individual garments available at 235 each.
Advertises extra fine blue and natural gray Union Suits in stout and regular fits available in sizes 34 through 45. Includes both color options and a full range of sizes for mens undershirts.
An advertisement extols the enduring allure of silk and highlights a semiannual sale featuring novelty plaids and stripes, crepe de chine, chiffony velvets, satin marchioness, and lining satins. It lists prices and varieties from various silks, fabrics, and coatings, inviting shoppers to MacDougall Southwick on the first floor.
A municipal league committee chaired by W B K Froude reviewed candidate qualifications for the September 10 primary. It backs Yor superior judge Calvin Mall and Clay Allen as men of high character, recommends A B E Kuffner for North district and L C Smith for Booth district, and favors Norman M Wardall and Elmer Connes for county auditor.
New York Governor Charles A. Whitman and Alfred E. Smith won the Republican and Democratic nominations in New York's primary races. Whitman led Attorney General Lewis by more than 165000 as results continued, while Smith surged ahead of William Church Osborne by at least 130000.
Milwaukee Sept 4 Roy L Wilcox leads Gov FE L Philipp for the Wisconsin Republican nomination by over 1000 votes on returns from half of the states precincts Stafford renominated for Congress Fifth district W J Carey leads Fourth district race by 13 votes
Frank McNeal age 9 son of Mrs Minnie McNeal 923 James st died in city hospital Tuesday night about 30 hours after being injured by an auto truck at Bee ond and Madison driven by William Engelhardt of the Reliance Tranter company. Witnesses say the boy clinging to the rear of the truck released his hold and fell under the wheels.
Blanchard alias Albert Hilde man was arrested in the Reynold hotel Wednesday morning by Patrol man Pred Mille and held in the city jail on a burglary charge. Officers say he had just finished burglarizing three rooms and was about to enter a fourth when discovered. personal articles were returned to owners.
Physicians advise bitro phosphate for thin, delicate, nervous individuals lacking vim and energy. Advertisements claim the preparation helps build flesh and fill hollows, addressing widespread concern over excessive thinness and weak nerves as a cause of failure to gain weight.
Allied gains threaten the Hindenburg line as British and French pressure north of the Canal Du Nord and near Lena. German reinforcements pour in to defend Cambrai and Douai while Gen Mardin and others slow further northward advances.
Ralph Horr a Seattle lawyer and Republican activist has been commissioned as first lieutenant in the army attached to the quartermaster corps. He plans to depart next Thursday for France to help construct roads and bridges. Military training at the University of Illinois formed the basis of his appointment. He had been a Republican hopeful for the state senate in the 34th district but has withdrawn from the race and will resign if nominated.
Military honors will attend the funeral of H. Florian Canfield of Seattle, the aviator killed in a seaplane accident in Miami, Florida. The services will be at University Methodist Church Thursday at 2 30. A Bremerton Navy Yard band and a detachment from the aviation section at the University Naval Training Camp will attend. Eddie Hubbard will circle above the grave at Washelli Cemetery during the burial.
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