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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1918
Page
2
Five thousand tons of clothing are needed by destitute Belgians for the coming winter, said Herbert Hoover for the Red Cross. A week long drive begins Sept 23 to raise Seattle's quota of 60 tons. Any clothing is usable and Seattleites should prepare donations now. A suitable vacant building is urgently needed for Red Cross cloth storage.
President Wilson issues a proclamation banning the use of food materials in producing malt liquor including near beer. After October 1 only existing malt and hops may be used for brewing, and all beverages containing malt and hops face prohibition after December 1, 1918. The rule targets sugar, corn, glucose, rice, fruits, malt and hops as principal ingredients.
OTTAWA Ont Sept 19 The following Americans are mentioned in the latest casualty list Wounded W G Gordon Oakland Cal C I Johnson Elko Nev R S Darrah Seattle J A Robson Portland R Ellsworth Los Angeles
The ugliest man and prettiest woman in Seattle win prizes from the St. James Cathedral fair management. Prizes offered for appearance at Third Ave and University St on Thursday night. Prof. Clark P. Bissett of the University of Washington will deliver an address and Mrs. Joseph Manning will perform vocal selections.
Washington reports Admiral Rodman told Secretary Daniels that American naval forces are running smoothly and asked to be left alone. The remark was relayed by Senator Thompson of Kansas in the Senate.
A large force of German soldiers refused to depart Aix La Chapelle for the front last week. Frontier information says the escort fired on mutineers, fatally wounding and injuring many. The rest were loaded onto trains, with reports that rifles were thrown from windows.
Dr Isoji Ishiguro a Japanese peer student and scientist in Seattle predicts rapid growth for the city emphasizing expanded trade relations with Nippon empire and broader regional influence.
The lowest temperature ever recorded on surface observations was 90.4 degrees below zero Fahrenheit at Verkhoyansk, Siberia, in 1892.
Dwight Hawley a 23 year old Seattle resident with a bullet wound through his left lung recuperates at Letterman General Hospital Presidio San Francisco He served ten months with the former Second Washington National Guard now the 161st regiment AEF In May his machine gun unit fought near Chateau Thierry and he was wounded near Vaux Hawley hopes to return to France and says the trip home was more exciting than his French service but cannot discuss it for military reasons
A benefit dance in Seattle to raise funds for cots and bedding for soldiers and sailors unable to obtain lodging. The event will be at Lepper's hall located at Fourth and Pine on Friday night.
London dispatch reports survivors say the German submarine that torpedoed the British steamship Galway Castle was blown up. All on board are believed to have perished.
N A Havercamp president of the Anti Rent Profiteering league presents a 300 case report of rent profiteering in Seattle to the federal government via the shipping board. He envisions a Seattle vacant property clearing house under government supervision run like a labor office. He cites 110 applicants for a five room Ballard cottage in 3.5 hours and invites Clarence L. Reames to speak at Meves cafeteria with county officials and landlords summoned for the meeting.
Gen. March told the house appropriations committee that after allowances for casualties and rejections, an American army of 4,800,000 would be under arms by next July. The estimate comes amid debate over a $7,000,000,000 defense bill.
Senate approves exemption of Liberty Bonds from income sur taxes and excess profits taxes. House already passed the bill aimed at aiding Fourth Liberty Loan bond sales.
A jury in superior court awarded Ed J. Walsh seven thousand dollars for injuries suffered in a May 1916 accident aboard an Alaska Steamship Co. vessel at Cordova Alaska. Judge Clay Allen presided Wednesday morning.
About 200 board feet are needed to build the average airplane and require clearing over 1,500 feet of select lumber. This much timber may represent all that can be used for airplanes from 16,000 board feet of standing timber.
Thrifty women are urged to buy at Drew the Bargain Basement with a selection of practical and stylish dresses. Styles include white Georgette crepe with crossbar detail, embroidery trims, dark party wear, and street wear in taupe navy tan burgundy heliotrope. Sizes 16 to 44 plus extra sizes. Wool Jersey dresses priced at 22.50, features tunic blouse shapes, embroidery, covered buttons and multiple color options. Also black messaline with silk fringe and Georgette, bolero styles, and practical dresses with satin revers and patch pockets in assorted sizes.
Dresses of exceptional value at this price. One features a panel-front effect with military braid and buttons and a white satin collar. Other styles with braid and button trimming available in sizes 18 to 42.
The Bon Marche announces hours from 9 A M to 5 P M signaling economy and satisfaction. The message emphasizes value and stylish selections for shoppers.
Women seek affordable fabrics for dresses suits and coats and the store highlights a selection of bargains. 35 inch satins priced at 1.50 per yard 36 inch crepe poplins in many shades at 1.25 per yard 82 and 35 inch black taffeta and satin at 1.35 per yard 36 inch mixed crepe at 0.45 per yard 40 inch navy serge at 1.95 per yard 44 inch shepherd checks at 0.75 per yard 36 inch granite weaves at 0.95 per yard 56 inch heavy coatings at 3.50 per yard 36 inch wool poplins at 1.65 per yard.
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