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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1917

Page

4

Waste Urges Saving Every Penny Under Current Conditions

The statement calls on all citizens to prevent waste and to save every penny. It emphasizes collective duty for men women and children to act now and conserve resources.

Tramp Dog Goes to All the Funerals

A quirky snippet notes a tramp dog attending funerals while a proverb about flattery accompanies. The Boston Transcript mockingly calls Rodzianko “the man who put the roam in Roman off,” reflecting humorous editorial tone.

The Boston Transcript Rodzianko Romanoff

Diamond Jim Brady Dies in Atlantic City

James Buchanan Brady known as Diamond Jim, New York financier and social figure, died in Atlantic City on April 12 after years of illness. He earned fame for his vast jewels and theater ties, supported Johns Hopkins with his wealth, and remained a regular at Broadway first nights until last fall.

Atlantic City N. J James Buchanan Brady New York Jim Brady Johns Hopkins Hospital Johns Hopkins Altho New York City Diamond Jim Broadway

Who Decides War Policy In Early U S Open Crisis

Washington April 1. A flood of questions confronts wartime policy as to who will wield war powers final authority and direct strategy. Will Congress, the President, a strategy board, or a general staff control decisions on deployment, alliances, munition coordination, and government control of railroads and food?

Gilson Gardner Washington Congress Wilson Army Navy Atrategy Board of Atrate General Staff of Secretary of War Newton D. Baker Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniel Corbin France United States Muntions War and Navy Departments

Ruth Fleischer to star as dwarf king in Snow White play

Little Ruth Fleischer will appear at the Press club theatre Saturday afternoon and evening as the king of the seven dwarfs in a small production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The play is directed by the Ladies of the Maccabees.

King of Dwarfs Press Club Ruth Fleischer King of the Seven Dwarfs Snow White and the Ladies of the Maccabees

Alaska Cruise Set to Showcase Territory This Summer

The 50 day Alaska excursion aims to demonstrate development to visitors despite postponement of a larger yacht club cruise. J L McPherson of Seattle Chamber of Commerce says it is an informative voyage not a carnival. Stops total 32 at Alaska points aboard the Mariposa and Admiral Farragut, departing Seattle on July 7.

Alaska J. L. McPherson Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club Mariposa Alaska Steamship Co Admiral Farragut Admiral Line Seattle

Indian Art Coming to Own Due to War

War cuts off foreign textile patterns push designers to use American primitive and Indian art from the American Museum of Natural History. Pottery makers and other craftsmen send experts to the museum for ideas as U S factories seek material at home.

New York United States American Museum of Natural History Museum

Military Vessel Counts and National Army Strengths Summary

The report lists naval vessels by status and type including battleships 178 in commission or held, cruisers and destroyers totals, and auxiliary ships. It details vessels in ordinary and out of commission, 1917 completions, new authorizations, naval aviation units, and personnel figures for the Navy Marine Corps Regular Army and National Guard, with grand totals for each category.

First Line Second Line Flest Line Navy Aeronautic Branches National Guard United States Army Aeronautic Insular

Geta-It Claims Quick Pain Free Corn Removal

A vintage advertisement touts Geta-It as a fast painless remedy to remove corns and callouses. It promises simple application using two drops to lift the corn from the toe without harming surrounding flesh and claims wearers can resume normal activities. The ad cites J Lawrence & Co Chicago as distributor with Seattle mention and a local Ow! Drug store reference.

J. Lawrence & Co Chicago Seattle

French Troops Capture Trenches South of St Quentin

Paris reports French forces seized multiple German trenches south of St Quentin and captured prisoners and loot. The war office adds further gains east of Coucy La Ville with many prisoners and machine guns taken.

Paris St. Quentin War Office Coucy la Ville

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