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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1918
Page
7
A wartime appeal urges citizens to save food and buy bonds as a precaution tied to looming conflicts with Britain and France. The notice emphasizes preparedness and collective effort to sustain the war front.
A Salvation Army officer shares a letter claiming German forces killed three American soldiers and slashed throats as a terror tactic. The author argues such brutality makes Germany beyond reform, warrants isolation and internment, and should bar its admission to postwar negotiations.
Senator Miles Poindexter urges new Mooney trial amid labor strike talk and political pressure. He faults swift convictions while President Wilson and labor leaders push balance, warning frenzy harms the war effort and government.
A fragmented wartime column blends doggerel about Kaiser and democracy with German terms and slang. It pokes fun at language, US homefront sentiment, and cultural references while the random text hints at a Chicago university note and a professor’s upcoming return.
A collage of old joke snippets with Q and A prompts. Doubtful puns span weather, carpentry, professions, and daily life. Several lines hinge on homophones and playful misreadings, offering a flavor of period humor and wordplay riddles.
The account recalls nocturnal airfield raids during World War I as pilots from French and German sides strafe enemy aerodromes. A German bomber drops bombs after a false flag flare lights the field, destroying a hangar with 12 Lafayette machines. The piece notes reciprocal raids and the unwritten code of wartime aerial etiquette.
The notice warns that infantile paralysis can spread through direct contact with an infected person. It advises strict cleanliness, daily damp cleaning of surfaces, no dry sweeping, window ventilation, spring tile cleaning, no garbage buildup, and careful bodily hygiene. It also urges isolating affected children to limit spread.
A reader urges U S treasury gifts from every head of family to support the state and military efforts. The writer, O F Davenport, claims no ties to Germany or Aretria and proposes monthly $10 gifts, framed as a donation rather than Liberty Bonds.
Paul Galenly denounces enemies within and abroad for crimes against the nation. He cites horse and sheep poisoning in Chicago, urges harsh punishment for traitors, and mocks those who avoid buying Liberty bonds or war savings stamps. He condemns profiteers near his block and demands swift action against them.
A Star reader, a Spanish War veteran and Liberty bond holder, writes to defend lawful conduct and express strong civic sentiment regarding mob law, signaling personal stake and commitment as an American citizen.
A wartime letter from J. H. S. denounces those who refuse Liberty bonds and accuse soldiers of cowardice. He urges training for service, support for the flag, and harsh measures against deserters, arguing tax funds should back bonds and defense.
A brother laments costly travel and visa hurdles, asking for government action. He notes a round trip costs about 225 dollars and says many cannot afford it while families at home face denied visits and seek relief.
A simple plan suggests using Bi-nesia Powder or tablets with hot water after meals to neutralize acidity and stop food fermentation. It claims rapid relief from dyspepsia and stomach pain, promoting comfortable digestion and meal enjoyment.
Physicians explain why women need more iron today than twenty years ago and tout Nuxated Iron. Quotes from Dr. Ferdinand King and several other doctors claim iron deficiency underpins pale complexions, fatigue, and weak nerves. They warn refined foods lack iron and urge using organic iron to restore strength and vitality.
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