54 Inch Coating Checks In Demand For Fall Wear
Three pieces only black and white popular large size checks in demand for fall wear. 54 inches wide coating fabric being offered in yard quantities at fifty cents per yard.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1916
Page
8
Nudity in film sparks public debate and contest
Letters pour in at The Star urging and opposing nude art in motion pictures featuring Audrey Munson in Purity at Clemmer Theatre. Readers defend art as progress while critics warn of obscenity, with prizes offered for best 200 word arguments and free tickets for top responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrey Munson
Clemmer
Jamen Clemmer
Star
Ansswer
the Star
Seattle
East
Margaret Edwards
V. L. Bray
Seventh Ave
The Alarcons Brace Grand Theatre Tour
The Alarcons head a Grand show from Sun ny Spain with guitar ukulele singing and dancing. The program also features ventriloquist King Cole, Bogert and Berhie on French horns, and Ah Mears with classic dancing. The Eternal Sapho starring Theda Bara headlines the road show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alarcons
the Grand
Sunny
Spain
King Cole
Bogert
Berhie
Riley
de Tellum
Ah Mears
Orient
Theda Bara
Crehan Vows Campus Guidepost Bill If Legislator
Jimmie Crehan, secretary to May or, says if he enters state legislature he will push a bill to require illuminated guideposts on the university campus. He recently began night law school at the university and notes it is hard to navigate after dark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Crehan
Jimmie
University of Washington tuition takings top thirty-seven thousand
Comptroller Herbert Condon reports that the University of Washington has collected more than 37 160 in tuition and matriculation fees since opening. Registration continues with 2 807 students enrolled this semester and officials anticipate about 3 000 total students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Condon
University of Washington
Sonete
Umbrellas with Malacca Handles by Frederick & Nelson
Frederick and Nelson offers new umbrellas in malacca wood with natural finish, ivoroid tips, and short wristlet styles. Many feature stub tips, silk tops in blue green red purple and black with satin borders. Prices range from 5.00 to 7.50, First Floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malacca
New Autumn Draperies Bring Colorful Printed Fabrics
Immense fall arrivals feature over-drapes portieres and furniture coverings with unique color effects. Items include Crafter's Cloth with oval floral panels on black lattice, 05e yard. Beverly Crash in blue with peacock designs, $1.00 yard. Dundee Crash large floral bouquets on mulberry two tones, $1.00 yard. Patricia on Flemish Cloth Bloc yard $1.25. Ratine at $1.25. Night Khedive Silk at 31.0 yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly
Dundee
Bloc Yard
Ratine
New Coat Adds Diagonal Cloth Model in Navy Taupe Burgundy
A new medium heavy weight street coat features a diagonal cloth design with a flared back from a narrow yoke. It offers navy blue taupe or burgundy options, black plush trim collar, silk lining, and a $40.00 price.
Cups and Saucers Sale in Four Decor Options
Light weight cups and saucers offered in four pleasing decorations. Sets of six priced at 1.50, with three designs shown. Includes a total of six pieces per set.
Envelope Chemise with Valenciennes Trim
Ad describes a sheer lingerie chemise priced at $1.50 with tucks Valenciennes insertion and beading across the front and back. It notes attractive trimming and fine lingerie cloth. Availability on the second floor.
New Home Furnishings and Accessories Displayed in Stores
A catalog style notice lists recently arrived items across floors. Martha Washington mahogany tables $16 50 in Furniture. Danish pottery ($2.00–$17.50) on China section display. Hudson seal drape veil $6.00. Envelopes purses with memo pads $5.00–$6.00. six Sterling Silver Almond Bas kets $12.00. Bed linens pillow cases 85c–$1.25. First Floor coats buttons and high neck guimpes and vestees $1.75–$5.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Washington
Williams Toilet Requisites Ad with Shaving Goods
Williams' Quick and Easy Shaving Powder 23c Williams' Holder-top Shaving Stick 23c Williams' Luxury Shaving Cream 23c tube Williams' English Lilac Violet La Tosca Rose Carnation Baby Talcum 15c Williams' Brillantine 25c bottle Williams' Cold Cream Soap 10c cake three for 25c First Floor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Basement Salesroom Offers Navy Flannel Blouses at 2.95
The Basement Salesroom advertises wool middy blouses in navy blue flannel with a large sailor collar and white braid trim. Lacings at throat and sides, sizes from 12 years to 42 bust, priced at $2.95.
Neckpieces Reduced to 10c at Basement Sale
Basement salesroom offers women neckwear including embroidered and net collars chemisettes tailored stocks and other items reduced to ten cents each with large price cuts across the selection.
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ROKEN
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