The Seattle Star Newspaper, March 9, 1922, Page 14

— LABORERS’ Far North Hospital Built CHILDREN Big Obstacles Surmounted AT U 615 Parents in Mercantile and Manufacturing Business Lead the List @ollege, did she leave the same Tegal state at home that she en: Rered succesfully at the university? And will the leader who ts now @cclaimed as a hero, return In every ase at the end of the school year to a home where hy leadership ds equally recognized? No individual connection has been made by the university between ‘the student's success in college and the occupation of his parents, but the percentage of homes which fall Into certain classes has been de termined by the office of EB. Nearest hospital to the North Pole, recently completed un-| der great difficulties, because, its builders say, “the children are worth it.” The enterprise was directed from Seattle. “The children are worth tt." account of the expense of shipping Thus the Presbyterian board of| it was also necessary to carry no! resell pase ranelt epetentllbng latest | oatthew A. seven ie b. 4¢th feat of building the nearest hospital | «., Seattie, in charge of the build te the North pola And the work Involved can be bet-| ordering. dents, the same number come “ from homes headed by a pro [ter understood when one considers sue hen his supplies finally reached ! nt Barrow and onstruction fessional man, from the farms that the lumber, medical supptios.| started Ausust 20, 19% 12 per cent of the enrollment |e. nad to be transported 4,500| to open a carpentry training #« ie gathered, 5 per cent are in | ios: coal costs $16 a ton; butter, $2/ The natives could build boats, government servica 6 per cent |, pound; condensed milk, $25 a case, | not houses. are retired and 2 per cent dead. [414 the harbor in open to navigu-| “They were adept.” Brown de ‘The number of students coming | tion only two and a half months alclares, “By the latter part of Sep: from homes in which the father 18) year, |tember, when the snow set in, the elassified as a laborer has increased)” Tho hospital ts at Point Barrow, | butiding was roofed and closed in, 3 8 3 5 im the past five! Alaska, northernmost American com-|and the supplies were stored tn eent of the total) munity, Most of its work is with-| side, “emrottment has increased from 14) out remuneration. By lantern Meht, with the ther. ii ? i 18 per cent. A doctor and nurse, both skilled} mometer outside far below sero, | ™ ‘The total number of students [in child welfare work, comprise the Brown and his Eskimos Inatalied a coming from the following | staff, In time of emergency they | furnace and worked steadily thru the classes of homes is listed: Busi- [can call upon the school teacher, the | winter darkness, Last summer work nem, 1,332; professionals, 698; la- | miasion pastor and a white trading was completed and treatment of pa- bor, 675; agriculture, 418; gov- | post agent—but for further medical | tients started | ernment service, 183; retired, | assistance or supplies long tripsover| Twelve beds are now available. | 224; dead, 77; total number re- | frozen trails are necemary, |The attic is arranged to accommo. porting, 3,607; total enrollment, Restricted living conditions among| date 30 more beds in case of an em: | 4,803. the Eskimos are the result of the|ergency. Many canes and #everal op- The ratio ef men to women tn|°oldness. Tuberculosis and other erations have occupied the small }communicabdie diseases, as a result,| hospital staff a dy. In the|F® prevalent, thru children being| Heretofore medicine chests sent ft is 6 to 4.1, in the | housed in the stuffy igioos with ait-/north by the government and used ¢ to 63, in the labor | {Pe adults. Child welfare work has| by the school teachers were the sole ‘34, In the government lang been a crying need. medical aldy available, | service ¢ to 2.9, in re 6 Construction itself was no small ‘The Eskimos appreciate the tnstt-) 2.1, in the fetired et tution, And one of their first at . sroup | All materials used were shipped | tempts to reciprocate will materially | , and in the homes in which! r7, seattle to Teller, Alaska. There| cut operation expenses. The first fathers are dead, 6 to 3.2. There|iney were transferred to a amaller| winter's coal cost $76 a ton when yare more than average numbers of | yee! which ran into Point Barrow | brought from Seattle, And with 200 women at the university from! when ice conditions made It possible.) tons used the cost was a real prob- _ Bomes tn the business, profensional.| On account of the long trip It was| lem, This winter the Eskimos hope ‘Bovernment service and retired| necessary that the order for supplies | to cut this !tem fn half. ‘They will Sroups and less from the others.| cover everything needed, lest the| mine the coal themecives at the mine ¥ Washington students are enrolled) work be held up a year while the| set aside for therm at Wainright, 100 }from 32 states. Sixty-one per cent/ order came south, was filled, and the| miles distant, and transport it to the are from King county. supplies reached the hospital, On’ hospital. : Q THE BON MARCHE RGAIN BASEMENT Our Customers One of the nicest features of the Bargain Basement is that we please our customers to the extent that they return again and again to make further purchases, each time re- ceiving satisfaction and real value. Just In!! Women’s Street Pumps Rice and Hutchins Shoes The six styles, as sketched, come in black, brown and tan calfskin, patent 507 Pairs of _——__ leather and a combination of black patent and calfskin. The shoes come in the Underwear Bargains —Children’s fine ribbed Cotton Union Suits, low neck, sleeveless, band top, knee length. Sizes 2 to 16 years; pair....... “ 59c —Women’s extra fine quality Knit- ted Pink Bloomers, sizes 36 to 44, pair........ 49c —A jobber’s cleanup of Women’s fine ribbed Vests, low neck, band or crochet tops; pink or white in reg- ular sizes, and extra sizes in white; each...... 29c Spee medium heavy Ribbed Cot- ton Union Suits in ecru. Sizes 36 to 46, each... $1 .25 —Women’s fine quality ‘isle thread Stockings with and seamless feet, in black and cor- 81% to 1014; pair......... 29c dovan—seconds. —Women’s seamless feet and lisle garter tops, spring shades. Sizes G45 10 20} PAP. cnc ocens 69c —Women’s Fiber Stockings in black and some colors. Sec 39 4; pair Cc onds. Sizes 814 to 91 Hose Bargains elastic ribbed tops Sizes Fiber Stockings with black, cordoyan and the new new “square toe” last and the pointed toe last in one, two and three-strap Pumps and Oxfords. Most of the styles have the Goodyear rubber heels. Sizes 214 to 8, widths A, B,C and D. A regql Bargain at $3.95. | THE SEATTLE STAR Save on New Spring Merchandise in This Store- Wide Selling Event Silk and Wool Dress Opportunities The trend of waistline and prices is downward Dresses at $24.50 Smart models of silk Canton crepe, heavy crepe de Chine, taffeta, Canton and lace combinations, Poiret twill, tricotines. Skirts have long pointed tunics—with hand embroidery and medal- lions of lace. Long basque or straighter-lined models. The woolen models are embroidered, beaded and silk braid trimmed. ¥ Sizes 16 to 50. with long frin hand crochete: An Opportunity—10 New Styles in Stylish Silk Blouses at $3.95 Jaunty styles that all the girls are asking for. Over- blouses of crepe de Chine, Georgette and tricolette— fashioned with Peter Pan and Tuxedo collars, trimmed with beads, lace, tucks and Paisley. White, Flesh, Bisque, Carmine, Canna, Mir- abelle and Navy. Also some tailored models of wh'te crepe de Chine. IND FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE Discontinued Lines of $8.95 and $10.95 }) Models of chiffon alpaca, mo- hair with plain and brushed Angora trimming—in fancy raised rib stitch and plain weave. Some with half Tuxedo and deep brushed Angora bot- tom. ers for Friday at the Bon Marche Opportunity Sales. } \ used as blouse sweaters. In light blue, rose, henna, sil- ver, navy, white, black and brown. SECOND FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE We can fit the slender maid and her plumper sister Dresses at $29.50 Silk crepe, net, taffeta silk, crepe de Chine, silk Canton crepe, Poiret twill and tricotine make up this lot. Some with hand-made net collars, with Irish crochet medallions set in. Others hand embroidered, some which comes to the bottom of skirt. Colorful on. Sizes 16 to 50. SKCOND FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE beads Friday Oppertunities on Fabric Floor Lustrous Yard-Wide Charmeuse Satin $1.59 yd. Just the kind that will make up well into fashionable spring dresses. Fine for wear and lovely for looks. In shades of navy, taupe and black. 50-Inch Silk and Lisle Poplin, Yard $ 1 25 Finely woven, durable Black Pop- Im—50 inches wide—at an oppor- tune time and price. 36-Inch All-Silk Extra fine Foulard for the money —all silk, a yard wide and in the most popular colors and designs for spring. 35-inch Brocaded Sport Satin $1.95 Make your sport clothes at home—here is the Satin to make them of. Very handsome, a yard wide, in self colors and designs—navy, brown, jade, canna, tan and white. 40-Inch Silk-Mixed Suiting Poplin, Yard $1.59 Heavy, durable Suiting Poplin—40 inches wide, at an economical price. Shades of navy, brown, taupe, rose, Sorrento blue, gray, sand, tan and black. 36-Inch Navy Taffeta Silk $1.95 This Chiffon Taffeta is well adapt- ed for those fluffy pannier dresses —in shades of navy and black—at $1.95. 54-inch Navy French Serge $1.95 Australian Wool Serge—in shades of navy only—just fine for making girls’ school dresses, women’s skirts and dresses. af FABRIC FLOOR—THIRD—THE BON MARCHE Real Opportunities, Rugs, Draperies,C urtains Small Rag Rugs That Wash A new lot in Colonial weave—for bath or bedrooms—also nice for kitchen use, as we have some fairly dark colors. 24x36 inches, 85c; 24x48 inches, $1.10; 36x72 inches, $1.75. Berkley Cambric 20c Yard —800 yards of the well-known, reliable quality Berkley Cambric, full yard wide—lengths to 5 yards. 24-Inch Calicoes 8c Yard —1,000 yards best American Calicoes, 24 inches wide, in light and dark patterns—for aprons and blouses. rear’ 36-Inch Grenadine 39c Yard A splendid lot, fine weave—dainty allover figures; also a few pieces of White Madras in the lot—a yard wide. Marquisette Curtains $1.65 Inexpensive, aren’t they? A new line, and ever so nice, with hem- stitched borders and lace edges. White, cream and ecru—at much less than you can make them, Axminster Rugs $4.95 Small size, 36x72 inches—fine, closely-woven rugs—in color combi- nations of green and brown—allover patterns. Fiber and Wool Rugs $10.00 Size 8-3x10-6 inches, nearly all colors in the lot—easily kept clean and very fine for wear—and at a low price, FOURTH FLOOR—THE BON MARCHE Fish Delicacies for F viday Tables Fresh English Sole 10c Each Good size fish, cleaned and skinned, ready to fry —Whole White Codfish, nice, thick, meaty fish, lb. 12¢. —Fancy Norwegian Sardines packed in pure olive oil, per can 15¢. —Extra fancy Boneless French Sar- dines, Lemarchard brand; large cans, 934-ounce can, 65¢. —Choice Kippered Salmon, all select pieces, lb. 18¢. Friday Lunch at the Fountain—25c Baked halibut, mashed potatoes and gravy, bread and butter, French vanilla ice cream sundae, and coffee or milk. And remember—we are ready to give you quick service—and low prices on all foods at the fountain. UPPER AND LOWER MAIN FLOOR SODA FOUNTAINS—THE BON MARCHE —Indestructible Pear! Beads, 24 inches long; graduated sizes, gold- filled clasp, $1.59, UPTER MAIN WLOOR TheBon Marché FABRIC FLOOR—THIRD—THE BON MARCHE Every Item a Real March Opportunity A 32-Piece Dinner Set for $4.45 Semi-porcelain Dinnerware, dec- orated in the popular bluebird de- sign. The set consists of: 6 Dinner Plates 6 ‘Tea Cups 6 Pie Plates 6 Tea Saucers 6 Fruit Saucers 1 Vegetable Dish 1 Meat Platter [Km => Wash Boilers $1.73 Tin Wash Boilers with cop- per bottom, large, No. 8 size. 4-Piece Cleaning Outfit 87c Consisting of: 1 Kitchen Broom 1 10-quart Galvanized Pall 1 Scrubbing Brush 1 can Dutch Cleanser Garden Wheelbarrows $4.98 Large size, well Garden Wheelbarrows, with —re- all covered with constructed movable sides coating of red paint, Spading Forks 98c é Short-handled Spading Forks with crucible steel tines—strong and durable. UNION STREET BASEMENT—THE BON MARCHE —Bubble Books with three records that will play on any phonograph, special 50¢. UPPER MAIN FLOOR | oe