The Dead Face on the Wheel and War’s Call for Answers
A wartime meditation on fallen youths and the societal responsibility behind mass slaughter. The author portrays a named dead boy, his family’s pain, and the plea for rulers to answer for the cost to youth, homes, and faith, ending with a note on Amherst College President Meiklejohn’s visit and rumors about a University of Washington presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Hell
Earth
Meiklejohn
Amherst College
U. of W
Outbursts and Jests From Early 20th Century Papers
A collage of quips and light items from various newspapers quotes jokes about finances work marriage courtship and daily life. Included are humorous exchanges on dividends job security manners and social norms with playful lines attributed to multiple papers.
STAR CIRCLE FOR YOUNG FOLKS CONTEST CHALLENGE
A youth contest asks participants to fill missing letters in ten country names and mail results to Uncle Jack. Closes next Friday at 3 p.m. winners under 16 may win $1 prize. entrants must provide name and address.
Shenandoah Boy Dies Heroically In River Rescue
Shenandoah Virginia April 17 17 year old J Wesley Manning died while attempting to rescue two men from a overturned boat in the Shenandoah River Manning and companion John son Rothbey were capsized while saving others and Manning was swept over the dam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah, Va
J. Wesley Manning
Shenandoah
Shenandoah River
Manning
Johnson Rothbey
Circleite Letter From Laila Erickson About Puzzles
Laila Erickson of 7545 12th Ave North West writes to Uncle Jack in The Star Circle expressing fondness for the feature and eagerness to solve puzzles and riddles on Saturdays. She notes sending in many answers but little success and signs as Lalla Erickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laila Erickson
12Th Ave. N. W
Jack
Star Circle
Lalla Erickson
Uncle Jack
An Erroneous List of Names and Addresses Revealed
A long, garbled OCR list presents numerous names and addresses across cities such as Seattle North Yakima and Port Angeles. Many spellings are unclear with inconsistent street designs and numbers, suggesting a compiled directory fragment or clerical error.
Local Lassie Wins Candy Prize in Charade
Letters poured into Uncle Jack's office as readers solved a charade. The answer was Patrick Henry, famed statesman and orator known for liberty or death. Kathryn Henlee wins the candy prize and is asked to pick up the box at 1818 Terry Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Henry
George III
Kathryn Henlee
Terry Ave
Kathryn
TIZ Foot Pain Relief Puffs Up with Comfort
A 25 cent box of TIZ from the drug store promises quick relief for tired sore feet. It claims to reduce swelling, draw out soreness from corns and bunions, and end shoe tightness, making feet glow with comfort.
Young Printer Robert Farrar Publishes Local Paper
Robert Farrar, 15, a Ballard high freshman, began printing a paper at age ten on a 2x3 amateur press. He now runs an eight page weekly called the Semi Monthly Press with news of local schools and notable war updates. Farrar plans to study journalism at the university after high school.
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Robert Farrar
24Th Ave
N. W
Robert
Ballard High School
School of Journalism
University
Lewiston Boy Scout Band Aims for Panama-Pacific Trip
The first Boy Scout band in the United States from Lewiston plans to visit the Panama-Pacific Exposition before it closes. The group has performed in many major American cities and gained notable fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
United States
Jacksonville eliminates utility poles on main streets
The Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce praised the city for removing poles from Second and First Avenues and asked how the achievement was accomplished. Superintendent of Public Utilities Valentine received the letter and noted the public interest in the project.
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Second
First
Jacksonville
Valentine
Don’t itch use Resinol for skin relief and healing
The advertisement promotes Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as quick, inexpensive relief for eczema ringworm rashes and other skin conditions. It claims rapid itch stop and healing with gentle ingredients suitable for tender irritated skin, with a free trial offer from Resinol Dept. 1S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Resinol
Baldimore
Purchases Begun for Alaska Railroad Start
Seattle jobbers and manufacturers await C Bd Dole from Washington to head purchasing for the Alaska railroad commission. He should arrive next week with Chairman Edes. Eighty tons of rails and other supplies, plus 10 000 feet of lumber, are aboard the steamer Mariposa bound north Sunday night. George W Evans & Co of Seattle supplied two carloads of rails purchased by the commission this week.
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Seattle
Washington
Bd. Dole
Alaska Railroad Commission
Edes
George W. Evans & Co
Musical Program by Ladies Aid at German M E Church
The Ladies' Aid of the First German M E Church Howe at near Queen Anne Ave will present a musical program Sunday April 18 at 7:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Howe At
Queen Anne Ave
Bulls to wear headlamps under farmer bill joker
St Paul April 17 Senator E J Westlake Minneapolis proposed a joker measure aimed at farmers. It would force bulls on highways to carry bells a steam whistle and electric headlamps of 1500 candle power and cap milk at 50 quarts a day while eight hour workdays apply to hired men. The bill risks passage if Westlake concedes on a 0 cent railway fare bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
E. J. Westlake
Minneapolis
Liberty Hotel to Remain Open Amid Funding Cut
The Liberty Hotel will stay open for several weeks as Seattle withholds city funds for the year. J. B. Powles says the hotel can operate on its own resources until May's end, possibly longer, while it seeks a contract to clear 40 acres of Fauntleroy park for a summer camp.
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Liberty
Seattle
J. B. Powles
Board of Managers
Fauntleroy Park
Park
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Seattle Star
Scripis Northwest Saga OF Newsparks
Telegraph News Service
United Pre Association
Wash
Postoffice
Star Publishing Co
Beecham
Diana Dillpickles
Fogg Film CO
Everett True
Chicago News
Atchison Globe
Kansas City Journal
Mrs. Asker
Asker
Beef Trust
Philadelphia Bulletin
Times
Richard
Wixby
Beth
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Mabel
Lapleigh
Miss Keen
Boston Transcript
Mr. Hunter
Wes
Ponto
Circleite
Vern Caleman
How
Wash Revert Campbell
Pike &T
Dorethy Combe
W . Lord Driecett
Arra Mewr
Marn Warner
Heventh
Gertrude Kiander
Ferndale
Alice Channer
Clear Lake
Ielen Steveneon
Thi
Alice Kana Carmen
Candy Duke
Mt Vernon
Anne Meveneon
Laurence
Kent
Rennie Coombe
Stella MacMiller
Kether Kaplan
B. Okla Rantine
Port Angeles
Bytil Murphy
Mabel Mermaneon
W. Biet
Richard Lobdell
Loring Maermedeli
Wallingford
Maxine Near
Beventh
Pfforence Sodertack
18Th Ave
Olga Lam
Wileen Ave
Frances Pouleon
Fifth Ave
M. W. Otte Witeted
Hiryn Mawr
Viela Larch
Winnifred Macklin
Bothell
Lee Martin
Bertin
Waeh
Adeleide Bilte
Dear
Winifred Neteon
la Conner
Kathryn Townes
Ith
Ledwig Schroeder
29Th Ave
John Milton
Themae Foreter
Alder
Lots
Stewart
Hesele Cantred Winteck
Elmer Peterson
Ofelia
Eine Swan
Snohomish
Arne Lae
Poulebo
Christine Slade
Alkieve
Holand
Willerd Allen
Puyalup
David Mooney
Blaine
Marguerite Brennan
Tith
Clara BL Whitmore
Katherine Hetley
Fairview
Gertrude Allteon
North Yakime
Hippodrome Fifth
Union Okrchestha
Bob
Alaska
R. R
Liberty Hotel
Navy Yard
H. B. Kemnedy
Colman Dock
Spinning
Lorain
Fountay
Francisco Otel
St. Regis
Stockton
Ellis and Market
Bishor
Dape
Furopean Man
Universal Bus
Lincoln Hotel
Market St
Sam Francisco
Feery Depot
Star
Resulte
Hotel Roy
Kearny
Ald Kearny
Orme
Union St. Car
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