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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1919
Page
9
Paris plans demolition of obsolete fortifications dating from 1840 with a movement to preserve a bastion as a Franco Prussian war memorial. The fortifications formed surrounding Paris are slated for removal.
Dr. Richard F. Scholz will present an argument in favor of the League of Nations Saturday at noon at the Good Eats cafeteria. James A. Haight will discuss the soldiers and sailors memorial.
The Seattle superintendent’s estimate is cut by almost $100000. Deleted were a $75000 fill around the North Seattle barn and a $20000 Madison Street bridge removal. New items include a $3000 terminal for the Yester way cable line and a $5500 track connection at 14th avenue. The utilities committee returned the list to Morphine for details.
Lieut. John K. B. Neely, aviator killed at Langley Field Virginia on April 9, is honored in a Thursday funeral from Henney Watson chapel Seattle miners club directed services. Pallbearers in uniform include Lieu t s L A Spafford Edward Hogg and others. Interment at Lakeview Cemetery.
A photo shows Gen Wood moments after receiving a Distinguished Service medal. Though not sent overseas, his wartime service at home is officially acknowledged.
The navy recruiting office moves from First National Bank to 06 Madison 1, with new sub stations in Olympia Haverett and Wenatchee. Recruits are sent to the receiving ship at Puget Sound at 15 per week while discharged men must send discharge papers or inactive duty orders to the disbursing officer in Washington DC.
In Budapest on April 18 the Joseph barracks were renamed Karl Marx barracks and Koenee Karl barracks renamed after Hebel. Other soldiers’ quarters were named for revolutionary leaders of the era including Lenin Engerburg Trotsky Jaures Mehring and other insurrectionary figures of the past.
Porto Itiians push to revive free port status for St Thomas as customs red tape hinders both natives and visitors. The April report notes local interest in removing barriers and boosting commerce.
Mrs. Mabel Mackenzie of Seattle says Tanlac revived her energy, appetite, and sleep after years of weakness, dizziness, and indigestion. She reports loss of cold sensations, trembles, and headaches gone and now recommends Tanlac to friends as Bartell Drug Stores sells it in Seattle.
Seattle churches observe Employment Sunday on May 4 to assist the U S employment service in placing returned soldiers and sailors in jobs. Secretary of Labor Wilson set the day for churches nationwide to mobilize the public to provide employment for veterans.
Paris dispatch reports Mrs Wilson plans elegant spring and summer gowns upon returning to the United States. Fashion houses compete for her patronage as the president's wife frequents dressmakers and shopping districts after Paris visits. The Seattle Public Library shows a strong first quarter with 447 643 books loaned, up 68 000 from 1918, and the central library lending 3 500 on February 6.
The Scottish Rite Masons of Seattle held a Maundy Thursday banquet with about 450 members. Toasts honored Our Country, the National Government and The President, and attendees were toasted individually. A musical program followed the speeches.
A dispatch reports Bolshevik forces have occupied Sebastopol as of April 18, indicating they have virtually cleared the Crimea peninsula of allied troops.
The Victory club formed by returned soldiers and sailors plans weekly dances at the Leschi pavilion. The first event is set for May 7 to celebrate the return of the Wild Wheat division.
A fragmented grocery ad listing Del Monte products and other staples with prices. Items include tomatoes, puffed rice, Grape Nuts, macaroni, molasses, white rice, flour, catsup, corn, beans, Cottolene, spinach, pork and beans, coffee, tea, and assorted sizes with unit prices. The text shows multiple brands and quantities, typical of a mid century supermarket circular.
A Georgetown native, gassed in the Meuse fighting, returned home Thursday after hospital stays and a detachment voyage from Germany. He is the son of G. Be Straw, a Georgetown district pioneer. Also noted is a consumer ad for Foley's Honey and Tar claiming relief for various coughs and colds with a testimonial from T. J. McCall of Athens Ohio.
A promotional nudge highlights The Star as the go to source for advertising needs. The message reinforces the paper as a key platform for reaching local audiences and boosting visibility.
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