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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1917

Page

4

Sammies Beat Instructors At War Games

A detachment of picked Sammies defeated French Blue Devils in automatic rifle and grenade distance practice in France. The Americans fired from the hip with 12 to 18 hits per clip, surpassing their teachers. Mud and rain did not halt the trench warfare training as noncommissioned officers will tour the front to study it.

United Jess St. Corre Pondent France Blue Devils Sammies Illiois

Burglar Captured After Candy Theft at Westlake Market

22 year old Frank Byrne was caught Saturday night while stealing candy at Westlake market. He admitted to robbing four homes that same night and flashed a pocketful of jewelry to police.

Frank Byrne Sweet Tooth Westlake

Seattle Manufacturer Donates 5000 to 18th Engineers

John T. Heffernan president of Heffernan Engine Works of Seattle handed Colonel J. B. Cavanaugh of the 18th Engineers a $5,000 check saying the boys may need a little money. The 18th is ready to leave for the front.

John T. Heffernan Heffernan Engine Works Seattle Col J. B Cavanaugh

Take Up Case With Parents and Girl

A reader asks how to handle a meddling friend who advised against the engagement. The adviser suggests presenting evidence to the fiancee and her parents to restore the suitor’s standing and continue toward marriage.

Misa Grey Hera

Dear Miss Grey on engagement etiquette and entertainment

A reader asks how to entertain a fiancé in evenings without overindulging in intimacy. The response advises using earnest conversation to discuss life theories, planning for the future, and balancing talks with reading music and clean amusements. It encourages guiding him toward a broader outlook aligned with national thinking.

Miss Grey

Smile Control in Social Cues Dear Miss Grey

Dear Lena asks how to stop constant smiling that offends serious peers. The columnist explains a smile should reflect inner emotion. practice awareness, arouse genuine feeling, and adopt opinions to let the face express true reactions.

Miss Grey Lena

Ukulele Learner Seeks Music Store Guidance

A reader asks where to learn ukulele playing after acquiring the instrument. They suggest visiting a top music store for recommendations on a reliable teacher.

Miss Grey

Court Must Decide Dear Miss Grey on Custody and Guardian

The reader asks if a child awarded to the mother in a divorce who later is adjudged insane would revert to the father without further action. The answer is no the court retains jurisdiction and will appoint a guardian for the child.

Miss Grey

King County Property Values Rise by 3 Million

The county assessor John M Thatcher reports a rise in King county property values by 3000000 over the past year. The 1917 assessed valuation figures are released and detail the county totals and distribution.

West King County John M. Thatcher

Mayor Gill Returns to Office After Rheumatism

Mayor Gill resumes duties at city hall after a brief illness caused by rheumatism, returning to work on Monday and resuming official responsibilities.

Gill

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