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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1918
Page
9
Four Americans approve eliminating German language classes in Seattle schools for the war period. The investigation cites German influence in schools and German propaganda like Im Vaterland, prompting the school board to shift to a war basis.
A War Department official says over 20 000 in uniform in Washington include 12 000 with no camp service. The piece discusses draft evasion, civilian indents in billets, and the need to balance duty with capable staff while noting harsh criticisms of slacker behavior. It cites various wartime sentiments and mentions German actions and other wartime commentary.
An analysis contrasts Sir Douglas Haig and Paul von Hindenburg via a drawn comparison of their jaws and eyes. Haig is portrayed as calm and humane, while Hindenburg is depicted as brutal and sinister. The piece emphasizes moral contrasts in leadership.
A reader letter questions the push for production and profits in war industries. It argues labor wages are insufficient, condemns profiteers, and defends workers who support war efforts while fearing exploitation by industrial leaders. Brackett of Seattle signs the piece.
The Star reports team and auto truck owners along with retail coal dealers have moved to an eight hour work day to attract labor amid tight demand from truckers longshoremen mechanics helpers and drivers. An official inquiry shows coal delivery costs rose about 40 percent since July 1 1917 due to the change. R P OConnell manager Team Owners' Assn.
Miss Frances Dickey of the University of Washington directed a community sing at the Metropolitan Theatre on Monday night between acts. Similar features are planned for every night this week to entertain audiences.
The piece argues TB causes more deaths than wars and urges vigilance. It warns neglect of coughs colds bronchitis and fatigue weakens the body allowing infection. It recommends cataloging personal strengths and weaknesses and strengthening them to discourage tuberculosis through preparedness.
A promotional piece claims drinking a glass of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate before breakfast cleanses the stomach and purifies the liver kidneys and bowels. It warns that skin cleansing alone cannot remove internal poisons and asserts inexpensive limestone phosphate aids daily detoxification.
A dubious ad claims dentists wane while a Dr J Brown offers pyorrhea treatment at $10 to $25 with personal service and a 20 percent cut from other dentists’ prices. The notice promises careful methods and personal attention from a Madison and Orpheum Hide location.
A scrambled collage of humorous notes invites limericks with a $5 prize for the best entry due next Tuesday. A spoof on Ford versus Gingwallupus and other light verses mix with brief quips about poetry deadlines, culture pieces, and a Cobbler joke about rubber heels in cars.
The article chronicles endorsements from Harry Hooper and Toe Jackson praising Nuxated Iron as a strength and stamina booster for athletes in the world series era. Freddie Hill and Dr James Franele Sullivan are cited confirming iron-rich tonics aid endurance, arguing against metallic iron and touting organic compounds as superior.
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