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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
10
Fraser-Paterson Co. advertises new autumn blouses in crepe de chine and taffeta silk. The collection features plaids and stripes in dark colors with stylish models priced at 3.93 and a separate note mentions values up to 33.95.
During a recent electrical storm in Winsted Connecticut a bolt struck a barn and burned Gott Webb Grenden, 12, who was inside tending a load of new-mown hay. The boy survived after physician assurances. A cat sheltering in the hay was fatally burned but survived the shock.
A traveler arriving in Zurich describes the brutal scale of German casualties with overflowing military and Red Cross hospitals. Public buildings and dwellings are converting to wards and women and elders are drafted as nurses in the empire.
Florence Steiger organized a union driven drive at the Labor Temple raising 52.10 for Mrs Emma Woods of 330 Fourth Ave N. The effort followed the Woods family hardships including a disabled husband and a hospitalized child after an accident. Dozens of contributors from unions and locals donated amounts ranging from 25 to 2.00 dollars, totaling 52 dollars and 10 cents.
Young university student Norman McLeod nicknamed Lank seeks military service by weight limits, from naval militia to aviation corps. After challenges with a 121 pound frame, he passes red tape tests, joins Commander Miller Freeman's unit, and eyes aviation duties while Sigma Nu brothers bet on his flight prospects.
Berlin dispatch reports Vorwaerts argues Wilson’s note reflects German public aims. It says the note contains no unacceptable terms and endorses reforms, while warning that royalist and Junker press oppose democracy. Readers note ongoing debate on annexation and diplomacy.
Basement Salesroom presents a wool kersey coat in seven-eighths length with fur trimmed shawl collar and velvet buttons priced at 15.00. A wool velour coat features a double fold back panel and plush shawl collar in sizes 50 to 55, priced at 23.50.
Autumn hat display showcases velvet sand-color pieces with up curled brims and two tone ribbon edging. Prominent handmade tam-crown and shirred brim styles include draped toques and straight-brim hats with bow and wing trim in colors such as navy scarlet sand and blue.
List of numerous individuals with modest monetary amounts ranging from 2 to 1.00 dollars. Names include G Field Mliff Geo Meaulif A Miller C McDonald F Humett A G Johnson Arthur Book P Cunningham Bob Routhern BE W Ross W Shuffer Frank Chosk O Ruah W B Haines KE L Phillips Thoman Wine Mragdar Nett T J Pier Arthur Davies Fred Mathers Morgan Hook T W Perkina John Bika plus others.
A local ad promotes boys school suits at 4 15 each featuring gray and tan herringbone blends with extra knickerbockers. Dark brown corduroy suits with stitched belt and patch pockets priced around 5 00. Roll collar sweaters in gray maroon cardinal and navy priced 1 75 to 2 50 for sizes 28 to 31 25.
ICH plushes in autumn colorings are tailored into coats for girls aged 4 5 and 6 years. Choice of brown black navy dark green and old blue with Empire back effect large round collar and beaver trim or plain belted models. Priced at 5.00 and 6.50.
Basement Salesroom offers boys and youths tan scout shoes and gunmetal calf lace shoes in sizes 10 to 8 with prices ranging from 2.25 to 5.00 per pair. Neolin soles, Goodyear welt, English last features noted, with discounts for various size ranges.
Serviceable coats in heavy mixtures in brown and gray with visible plaid effects and large buttoned collars, ideal for daily wear. Plush coats priced at $10 in brown dark green navy black and blue feature full lining and a skirt gathered to an Empire waist.
Paris reports that Bohemian papers state Austrian churches and organ builders will supply organ pipes for war industry needs. The move targets all organ pipes in churches of the monarchy as requisitions begin.
Paula recalls Jeff sending a letter about his mother needing an operation to avoid blindness. He places his mother first, showing a caring, steady partner. Tom Perry adds Jeff’s habit of helping others, even when down and out, shaping Paula’s view of marriage options.
United Press dispatch reports health official Dr. Charles Wardwell Stiles warning hookworm infection in southern Atlantic Gulf camps could slow U S army training. He urges exams for all recruits from the South to prevent spread to Europe and costly postwar control.
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