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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1918
Page
8
The Star sketches a playful trend where shrapnel helmets become a wartime fashion statement for women. Satin hats mimic steel helmets with blue hues and French crests, while real steel pieces appear in limited fashion. Some shops stock samples, others await demand as milliners tease camouflaged armor styles.
In Chicago on August day, military leaders discuss the rise of U S Army dentists from 548 before the war to over 3,000 officers now. The session credits American dental skill for facial rebuilding with artificial jaws and teeth for foundations.
Aberdeen shipyards surpass Tacoma in the woodship tonnage race by launching the seventh Ferris type vessel at the Grant, Smith Porter yards. The August report notes Aberdeen’s growing lead in ship production.
A patriotic mass meeting open to all Seattle residents will be held Tuesday evening at the Green Lake bathing beach. The amphitheatre will seat up to 5,000 people for speeches and community singing.
Special to The Star by N. 1 Ad Washington Aug 1 The report that Turkey has split with Germany is seen in Washington as German camouflage meant to mislead the allies and draw attention away from German military strength. The piece argues the porte would not dare defy the Kaiser given Turkey's current military and governmental dependence.
Reports state more than 100 dead after the ambulance ship Waritda was torpedoed near a British port. Several nurses die, American soldiers escape, and survivors recount a two hour fight to rescue beds. German influence over Turkish forces noted in broader analysis of the war.
Two crew members were killed when the standard tank steamer Louis Mianchet was torpedoed by a foe submarine. The ship fought for three hours before sinking after a direct stern hit. the rest of the crew escaped in lifeboats. Five ships have been sunk in Canadian waters by submarines in four days. The subs are believed to be sowing mines.
Washington reports enemy submarines active in North and South Atlantic. Investigation concludes the U S cruiser San Diego was sunk by a mine, not a direct surface attack.
Prisoners reflect on morale as German forces hold firm on the western front while pleading for aid from Austria and others. They warn the war becomes a massacre and Germany’s effort strains as Allied reserves grow from America, with expectations the fifth year may end the conflict.
Washington dispatch reports that after a setback at the Vesle river Germany is expected to fortify a defensive line along the Western front or launch a new offensive elsewhere after reorganizing forces. Officials believe Germany is not ready for a successful action and anticipate peace maneuver efforts.
London Aug 6 reports say wounded members of the women's auxiliary corps are among those missing or drowned on the torpedoed British hospital ship Warilda. The commandant is possibly among the missing. Total missing listed as 125, including an American soldier and seven crew members.
Los Angeles plans a daily output of glycerin to manufacture 1,200 shells from municipal waste. The effort converts garbage into a chemical feedstock supporting munitions production.
The Rhodes Co offers Shirred top silk skirts in new colors and stripes priced at 6.50. Describes elastic waist model with fashionable trims. Also features dress trimming counters with fringes braids appliques and Fall shades plus braiding hemming and picoting services.
A shop offers ribbons in plain moires and fancy ethnal ovum. They describe bows as full and fluffy using 4, 6 and loops with a wide assortment of color options.
American forces press the attack on Fismes, driving German troops beyond the river and taking positions on the heights. US cavalry and infantry dismantle machine gun nests, inflict heavy losses, and capture young German prisoners as reserves fight from Crown Prince Ruprecht’s units.
Special to The Star reports Prof. Nicolai a German pacifist sentenced to four months for a pacifist book on the psychology of the war escaped into Denmark by airplane.
Claude C. Ramsay was elected Monday to serve as chairman of the county board of commissioners. The formal vote and expected leadership role set the stage for guiding county governance and budget priorities in the coming year.
Advice recommends using refined coconut oil as a greaseless, cheap hair cleanser instead of alkaline soaps. A small amount rubbed into wet hair cleanses thoroughly, dries quickly, leaves hair soft and fluffy, and helps remove dust and dandruff.
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