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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1917
Page
14
Recruiting offices for submarine chaser crews will be opened at the New Richmond hotel on Fourth Street and Jackson Street Thursday and Friday each week. Positions include ship's cooks mess attendants machinists gas engine operators quartermasters gunners mates seamen and boatswains mates.
The Pacific Fisheries society chose Dr. Barton Warren Evermann, director of the California Academy of Science, as president at its meeting Wednesday. The hatchery superintendents convention will close Thursday with a tour of the San Juan Fish Co plant on Elliott Bay.
A historic French nerve-building phosphorus preparation, now marketed as Euro-Phosphate, is praised by physicians and clinics across continents for restoring energy, improving sleep, and aiding thin individuals. One tablet per meal is claimed to convert into nerve tissue, with a money-back guarantee if unsatisfied.
The article chronicles Seattle’s Girl Cadets, 127 members aging under 22, training for potential front service inspired by Russian female fighters. They drill weekly, plan rifle and cavalry training, stage dances for servicemen, and recruit toward a 6,000-strong force, stressing patriotism and wholesome entertainment.
Four prominent Lowden figures aged 62 to 66 were arrested by U S Marshals for treason and interfering with government agents. From Cedar Rapids, the officers also questioned five others who may face arrest. Remaining details listed for follow up.
In Britain's war effort a scrap-saving operation reclaims worn-out gear. A "junk man" gathers discarded items from fields and camps, melts metals for reuse, and repairs equipment. About 12,000 workers, mainly French women and girls, operate workshops repairing howitzers, chronometers, tents, helmets, wheels, and more.
A dated civic column discusses a new office location at First and Columbia, moving from the Union Block by September, and addresses false reports about the author’s practice. It honors Will M. Parry and Ho Sweeney, calls for national service, and cautions rich individuals against greed harming public trust.
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