Coast Artillery Seeks 316 Recruits in Seattle
Captain Fred Hamilton, in charge of recruiting, appeals through The Star for 316 men to join the Coast artillery to reach required war strength. Recruits are not coming in fast enough as federal service call looms, prompting a push to Seattle’s young manhood.
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the Star
Coast Artillery
Altho
The
Star
Seattle
Fred Hamilton
Third Ave
Madison St
Home remedy for catarrhal deafness and head noises
A reader is advised of a home remedy to relieve catarrhal deafness and head noises. The formula involves a double strength preparation, hot water, and sugar, taken four times daily to reduce inflammation in the Eustachian tubes and balance middle ear secretions, with claimed success in prior sufferers.
Autocracy Feeling Trembles as German Reform Talks Rise
London reports observers see signs of unrest shaking autocracy in Germany. The Kaiser backs extending Prussia’s franchise but delays until after the war, instructing the chancellor to present state ministry proposals for postwar reform. The Easter message rejects class based elections in Prussia.
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London
Germany
Prussia
von Bethmann- Hollweg
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Ministry of State
City employes to get their jobs back
City council expected to unanimously pass a resolution to reinstate city employees who left to defend the country. Councilman Hanna to introduce the measure, setting an example for private concerns as letters of return are awaited by returning workers.
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Hanna
Fine shows to offset gloom of war cloud
Seattle theater listings highlight Julian Eltinge in Cousin Lucy at the Metropolitan with a late-arrival train delay adding bustle. Alhambra hosts Cecil Cunningham and Edwin Arden with humor and singing, while Orpheum features Rolling Stones and new cast members Alexia Lace and Jane Darwell in a Chicago caper. Tivoli presents In Old Seaville with Spanish numbers and lively chorus, Oak showcases Izzy the Mayor parody, and Palace Hip offers Dave Woods Animal Actors plus child friendly acts.
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Cousin Lucy
Metropolitan Theatre
Eland
Altho
Julian
Tacoma
Jack Pierre
Dallas Welford
Jane Oaker
Seattle
Alhambra
Cecil Cunningham
Edwin Arden
Orpheum
Jay Gould
Pro Lewis
Jon Togan
Isabella Geneva
Miriam
Irene Marmein
Edgar Selwyn
Rolling Stones
Smith
Jones
Chicago
Alexia Lace
Jane Darwell
California
Wilkes
Old Seaville
West Players
Tivoli Theatre
Hazel Boyd
Dorothy Raymond
Life and
Ginger
United States Poised to Arm Million-Strong Army This Year
American industry could supply rifles and machine guns within six months if congress allocates funds now. Private plants report capacity for 140000 machine guns yearly and 300 million rounds on hand. Artillery remains the bottleneck. a million-man force would need more than a year to equip with field guns, while trench action could begin before Christmas.
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United States
Congress
Artilery
War Department
Stars and Stripes
Western Front
Tiz Feet Aid Promises Quick Comfort for Tired Feet
A 20 cent box of Tiz is advertised to relieve aching, swollen feet. The ad promises instant pain relief from corns callouses and bunions, reducing tightness and burning to restore comfort for tired feet.
Kaiser pledge of reform falls short for some
Berlin dispatch reports mixed reaction to the Kaiser's pledge of political reform. Editors praise the gesture but liberal and socialist papers say it does not deliver immediate equal suffrage or broader people's participation.
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Kaiser
John Grandens
Reas
Berlin
London
Vorwaerts
Voesiche Zettung
Tagiische Rundschau
Lokal Anzeiger
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron Pills Promoting Health
The article touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as restoring appetite, brightening complexions, and aiding fragile health by combining iron and blood purifying tonics. It also promotes Peptiron Pills as iron and stomach tonic tablets, claiming physician approved benefits for vitality and recovery.
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Hood
Confessions of a Wife Love Sweeps Away Worries
Fragment of a diary style exchange between Margie and Richard Selwin. Richard frets over a failed loan, a contract, and a Western trip while expressing deep affection. He asks for forgiveness and hopes for a reunion with Margie and Mrs. Selwin as they weather a business storm.
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Donna
Mollie
Richard
Selwit
Margie
Mrs. Selwin
Mergie
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