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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1918
Page
7
The Red Cross calls for women to serve in canteen units overseas, ages 25 and up, with no spouses in U.S. service. Six months’ commitment required, expenses paid by Red Cross, and duties include early hours, rough billeting, and nonromantic labor.
The piece alleges Clemenceau exposes a March 31, 1917 letter from Emperor Charles proposing peace with Alsace Lorraine and Serbia rehabilitation as enticements. It accuses Germany of hidden schemes and asserts German preparations, including alleged killings of Paris children, hinting at a future war.
A State Defense Council note urges towns to tap unused local labor before seeking outside aid. It cites hotel staff and service workers idle in towns as candidates to fill wartime gaps. A financial paper puts John D. Rockefeller's wealth at 1.2 billion dollars, labeled excessive for a spendthrift.
The piece accuses German autocracy of open plans to annex French territory and the Belgian coast with large war indemnities. It warns of continued deception and calls out wartime lies. It also notes U S War Savings Stamps revenue reaching about two million dollars daily, largely raised by children.
A quip filled recap references Uriah losing his ministry post and being offered command of a fighting Austrian division. It includes biblical verse allusion and a note on baseball peanuts price and a Clevelander foiling a robber, with a Liberty Bonds push.
A war bonds appeals message urges citizens to lend to the U.S. government to fund the war effort and argues repayment with interest. The piece includes quotes from German authorities predicting American conquest and threats of seizure in occupied zones, underscoring the stakes of loan vs defeat and urging immediate support for Uncle Sam.
A collage of light verse and quirky notices includes limericks on Kaiser Bill and America, a wallet lost for reward, a pedestrian planning a 1100 mile trek, and a silk stocking veil joke. The piece blends humor with wartime references and street chatter.
A long patriotic piece arguing that national safety rests on workers and citizens sharing burdens fairly. It warns against special interests and greed, insists labor must support the country, and urges unity to prevent anarchy. It cites Liberty bonds and calls for responsible citizenship.
Letter from a reader questions unlawful employment agents in Beattie charging large fees for first month’s salary. They condemn the practice of fleecing bookkeepers and stenographers and note shipyard workers paying half their wages for jobs. Editorial mentions the law being struck down by the supreme court.
A colored man voices frustration at ongoing denial of employment in shipyards, alleging persistent exclusion despite claimed suitability and lack of any inquiry into his abilities. He questions whether racial bias underlies the barriers.
A brief wartime exhortation urges readers to support victory by purchasing thrift stamps and contributing to the war effort. It leverages calls to patriotism and duty without detailing specific events or dates. The message reinforces collective sacrifice and financial backing for military needs.
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