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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1918
Page
8
Bankers at the 44th annual American Bankers Association convention in Chicago state the United States can raise 300 billion dollars if needed. President C A Hinesh outlines the figures in the opening address, asserting readiness to meet current financial demands.
A brief note indicates readiness for the impending postwar financial readjustment. Officials anticipate necessary adjustments to the wartime economy and public funds as the transition progresses.
In Tacoma 44 men are jailed after a raid on I. W. W. headquarters and a socialist hall. Police collected literature and records as part of a federal investigation. The report notes Germany's labor unions growth from 77 to 450 since 1918.
The Countess Poulett, famed as one of England's prettiest peeresses, has enlisted with the YWCA for service at the front after her husband’s death and now runs a community house near the American sector.
John McCormack the celebrated Irish tenor and Joseph Hofmann the Polish pianist join a Seattle season lineup arranged by the Ladies' Musical club. McCormack performs at the Arena on November 21 with other concerts at the Metropolitan Theatre.
Parisian styles arrive in Chicago with fresh air gowns featuring deep V backs and kimono sleeves. Knee length skirts appear with Scottish influence, plaid gains decline, geometric patterns popular though the line is described as imaginary. Tight silhouettes expected this season.
Local chemists will analyze sphagnum moss scattered on the floor at the Red Cross headquarters 315 University Street Sunday. The moss used for surgical dressings for wounded soldiers was tampered with by vandals who ripped open two hundred sacks and trampled the contents, raising fears of concealed glass shards or germ contamination.
Y M C A night classes opened with a war emphasis. Courses focus on naval and military relevance and trades vital to war work. Draft age men pursue rapid training in auto engine repair tractor operation radio telegraphy ship construction and machine shop practice.
An organization meeting of supporters of Dr. Edwin J. Brown Democratic candidate for prosecuting attorney will be held at 106 Columbia st at 8 p.m. Wednesday. William Moran of St. Paul House 404 Fifth Ave S was struck, knocked unconscious, and robbed of 17 dollars in his room Monday night.
A testimonial ad notes a man suffering eight years of stomach troubles and convulsions felt near death after a first dose of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. Eight weeks later he reports better health and relief from catarrhal mucus in the digestive tract. The ad claims the product cures many ailments and offers a money back guarantee.
The Domestic Section highlights new textile arrivals in cotton and silk blends ideal for smart dresses. Featured are plain white and plaid cottons, 36 inch street dress fabrics, satin stripe repp in multiple colors, plain repp with high lustre, seco silk figures and plaids for coat linings, and Japanese crepe in various designs. Prices range from 40 to 81 cents per yard.
Tours France Sept 24 American troops are in good health and will winter the European climate excellently a statement from Maj Gen William C Gorgus surgeon general of the U S army surveying the army medical corps says the troops are in good health for the season ahead.
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