Liberty Bond funds aid for 160 injuries in GW plan
The Seattle Star reports a $50 Liberty Bond program to provide first aid packets for 160 injuries under GW proposed aid plan.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1918
Page
7
War Bond Drive Inspires War Workers in Great Falls
Dr. Charles A. Eaton praises swift wartime effort as workers in Skinner Eddy yards return to heartened labor. He urges encouragement for those building the war effort and notes Great Falls has pledged $1,000,000 in Liberty Bonds in 42 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Skinner & Eddy Yards
Charles A. Eaton
Great Falls
Mont
Spectators at War Speak of Duty and Trial
The piece rails at aloof observers who watched the war as a circus. It argues that the time of trial demands action and moral responsibility, not detached spectatorship. It cites Michaelis and calls for Right over Wrong as the war rages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michaelis
America's Resolve in War Aims Wartime Speech
A patriotic piece argues that Americans join Allied forces not for glory or profit but to safeguard civilization. It lauds General Pershing for offering his troops wherever needed and emphasizes America's mission across the front. It notes language and pronunciation quirks but underscores resolve to fill the bucket of sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
T“ Jack” Pershing
Germany
Lichnowsky Memoranda Stir Anglo German Rivalry
Newspapers publish extracts from Prince Lichnowsky’s memoranda written before the outbreak of the war. England and Germany eyed a division of Asia Minor into spheres of influence, with the English and Germans to control different parts. Autocrats fear the sultan would resent any carving up of his territory in favor of Kaiser and Christian allies. A rival spirit could grow if a service flag idea mentioned for the star becomes more widely noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lichnowsky
London
England
Germany
Asia Minor
Turkey
Roosevelt for president in 1920 reaches from a New York Tribune view
The 1920 GOP scenario is debated as the New York Tribune hints Roosevelt could restore the Republican prestige and turn the party toward militant Americanism. The piece weighs war versus peace and notes a potential German fleet move, with speculative tone on public mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Horace Greeley
Roosevelt
Teddy
America
Kidney Care Adverts Haarlem Oil Capsules
An old health advertisement urges keeping kidneys and stomach in shape to prevent illness. It cites signals like backache, dizziness, cloudy urine, and bladder issues, recommending GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as the original imported remedy. One box purchase comes with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Haarlem
Time's Worth and War Echoes in Wartime Verse
A wartime readers’ poetry page features verses from Olga Moore and others criticizing Hindenburg and Kaiser Germany. Jingoistic rhymes champion American resolve and mock German leaders, with vivid slang and marching tempo. The piece blends satire and patriotic sentiment amid war news.
Wartime verse and essays posturing in a noisy page
A jumble of war era poems and a stray film essay fragment appears on the page. Contributors include Roy F. Lauer Viola Hunt Nelson and others, railing at Kaiser Wilhelm and praising Liberty Bonds while an essay on movie audiences critiques cinema tropes.
Milk as a nourishing, low cost food for family health
The article urges housewives to consider milk not just as a beverage but as a nourishing food essential for growth and energy. It notes milk provides protein minerals and energy, aiding growth and development, and compares foods by both protein and energy, warning against relying on a single measure. A reader asks about flaxseed for constipation, suggesting 1 or 2 tablespoons daily with breakfast.
Vladivostok Fortified by Japanese Author’s View
Japanese writer KK Kawekami, expert on Vladivostok, discusses the city’s significance, defenses, and strategic value. Dispatches report tense conditions with Japanese and British patrols and local resentment toward perceived invasions, hinting at broader war implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vladivostok
I Eichter
Viedivestek
Hasein
Pacific
Lenine
K. Kawekami
East
Vladivostok as a Military Stronghold in World War I Context
The piece notes a March 20 landing of Marines from a Japanese cruiser at Vladivostok after a Nuasian raid that killed one and wounded five. It underscores Vladivostok as a fortified naval outpost since 1861, with 76 fortifications and about 24,000 soldiers, and highlights the port’s strategic role amid war and American naval presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vladivostok
Ihe Harbor
Miventa
Russia
Japan
Vladivestok
Japan Sea
China
Rusela
Vladivortok
Shket
Godolbin
Kuesian
Amour Bay
Ussuri Bay
Freezone Corn Treatment Claim Magic Lift Off
An ad touts Freezone as a painless corn remover that instantly stops corn pain and allows lifting the corn with fingers. It promises a tiny bottle costing a few cents from a druggist and claims to rid feet of hard and soft corns and calluses without irritation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceila
Ai Cincinnati
Come on America rallying cry echoes in war prose
An old wartime ode urges America to join allied forces with calls of support from Canada New Zealand and Italy and prompts notes on Vladivostok open trade and Siberian scarcity of goods While urging unity the piece also reflects on distant global fronts and economic realities of the era through quoted lines and commentary
Port facilities described as a strategic menace to Japan
The piece notes grand naval warehouses and a large port capable of storing supplies for a prolonged siege. It argues that control of this port by a capable power like Germany would threaten Japan, being within about forty hours by sea. Historical reference cites 1908 remarks by British consul R. M. Hodgson on the foreign population and German commercial influence at Vladivostok.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Japan
Japan Sea
R. M. Hodgson
Vladivostok
Majority real men
A letter-writer defends shipyard workers from being called animals and condemns a few boastful men who brag about their pay. The author emphasizes that many workers labor in dangerous, disagreeable jobs to support shipbuilding for democracy and calls for fair treatment of all workers.
Senate approves $70 million for official salaries
Washington April 17 The senate has passed the legislative executive and judiciary appropriation bill providing $70,000,000 for salaries of officials and expenses of government departments. The bill has already passed the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Wizard of T ailment relief promises fast, simple cures
Sore throat and chest colds are treated with Wizard Of iod gargle and chest rub. Claims include night relief for deep seated colds and relief from sprains burns and aches. Advertisement notes 30 cent price and money back guarantee for unsatisfied customers with Wizard Liver Whips also offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlin
Crepe de Chine Camisoles Price Description
The ad promotes pink crepe de chine camisoles at 95 cents each. It highlights filet and shadow lace insets and bands with pink and blue satin ribbon accents to complete the look.
Satin and Chine Camisoles with Embroidery in Pink and White
Wash satin and crepe de chine camisoles priced at 1.25 and 1.95 feature French knot embroidery in pastel shades, with touches of smocking and filet lace. The pink and white color scheme highlights delicate decorative detailing.
Step-in Crepe de Chine Chemises Featured
Flesh-colored Georgette tops and lace edged panels highlighted with pretty lace trim accompany step in crepe de chine chemises priced at 3.95. The ad emphasizes delicate fabrics and feminine detailing in a fashion-focused listing.
Crepe de Chine Envelopes Sell at 1.95 in Surprise Sale
Remarkable pink Crepe de Chine envelopes with shadow and Wallace yokes drew attention as shoppers wondered how they were procured to sell at 1.95. The item description highlights the fabric and refined detailing as a key attraction for women.
Envelope Chemises at Smocked Crepe De Chine Style
A fashion note highlights envelope chemises priced at 2.95. The design features a smocked front panel with ripples across the fabric and dainty satin roses at each end. The material is rich crepe de chine.
Wonderfully Yoked Envelope Chemises at Two Fifty
Product listing describing yokes of fine mesh filet lace on flesh-colored crepe de Chine chemises. Emphasizes full lines, neat finishing, and the heavy filet detailing. Price indicated as 2.50.
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