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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1917
Page
5
New York April 7 business leaders in the United States and Europe propose a fixed Easter date with a 30 day month system and a 265th day New Year day. They argue a universal date would stabilize contracts rents theater openings and fashion trades and save about 10 million dollars annually.
Cardinal Gibbons appealed for wholehearted American loyalty to President Wilson in Baltimore on April 7. He said loyalty is shown by acts and service, not words, through obedience to the country's call and by Congress as instruments of God in guiding civic duties.
Short advertisement urging readers to value their watch and have it repaired at Le Haynes repair shop, promoting dependable service for timepieces and implying skilled craftsmanship.
The famed performer Julian Eltinge opens Sunday at the Metropolitan Theatre in Cousin Lacy a new musical comedy by Charles Klein running through Wednesday. The show features Eltinge in dual roles including a disguise as his cousin Lucy to secure a life policy.
Washington April 7 roundups of German plotters and enemies of the Republic surge nationwide with many arrests planned in coming days. Officials say as many as 100000 German spies are woven through the country and target reservists and consular agents tied to Von Papen and Roy-Fu.
Washington April 7 President Wilson received personal messages of congratulation from King George of England and Victor Emmanuel III of Italy for his firm stance in facing Germany's challenge to war.
The Kaiser called Count Von Dohna-Schiedien to his palace to honor him for a second successful Moewe raid. He returned after sinking 26 ships in the Atlantic and running the English blockade four times without injury.
A small vial offers pleasant pellets suited for vest pocket carry. The text suggests early symptoms like coughing sore throat and bone ache hinting at a preventive or quick relief remedy. The tone implies a patent medicine style common in old newspapers.
The reader asks if olive oil benefits hair and whether cocoa butter is better. Advice notes olive oil helps but cocoa butter or oil may be superior for hair health.
A widow asks if her fiancé truly loves her as he avoids a marriage date and hints indifference. Advice: do not marry an indifferent partner. love is not compelled and walking away is wiser. Then praise for a reader who condemns shaming others and urges moral restraint. A caller requests guidance on a cousin who expects free board despite earnings. advice calls for clear money terms and responsibility.
On Tuesday September 24 1907 fell on a Tuesday. The query confirms the calendar alignment for that date.
A wartime recruitment notice lists Navy, Marine Corps, Army, National Guard, and auxiliary posts with locations in Seattle. It provides addresses, hours, phone numbers, and age limits ranging from 16 to 35 for various services.
A vintage theatre sign proclaims admission at five cents for A Man's Honor. The bold poster highlights the title and the unusually low price for showtime entry.
Parole Officer Joe F. Keller of Oregon recaptured Jack Clark at Seattle’s 600 Terry Ave after Clark, an honor roll student at Salem prison who had escaped twice from the Oregon state penitentiary, expressed fear of returning there. Clark, now a painter in Seattle, argued he would be killed by Salem’s trusties, while insisting he has worked to support his wife and child.
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Old Capsules as a health tonic aiding appetite and strength. It claims to treat uric acid poisoning, bladder issues, stomach derangement, and general weakness with three capsules daily. Money-back guarantee offered by Owl Drug Co with 50c and 1.00 price.
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