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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1918
Page
9
English and American scientists claim they can contact fallen soldiers through seances, but critics warn of hoaxes and opportunists exploiting bereaved families. The article argues that interest in spirits distracts from practical science and that genuine knowledge will return only when natural phenomena are better understood.
The Kaiser proclaims triumphant arms as foes' credit is decisively broken in a conservative remark carried by the New Orleans Times.
The Star claims leading war coverage through Newspaper Enterprise Association and United Press wires. Correspondents abroad and in national capitals supply authentic updates, giving Northwest readers prompt, comprehensive war news unseen by rivals.
An eastern writer argues civilization requires community interest and condemns anarchic, self serving nations. The author condemns Germany as anarchist and barbaric, urging reforms even by drastic means, noting a hoped negative outcome for a German decision by October per the Rochester Herald.
The piece argues Seattle must address rent hog issues locally by forming a rent commission. Landlords would file applications to raise rents citing costs like janitorial services. A city board could grant approvals to adjust rents, aiming to curb rent hog practices within Seattle.
Mrs Mary J Wyman of Redwood City California is honored as a champion war mother after Louisville Kentucky volunteers raise funds to buy her a service flag The effort led by Mie Mary Cowherd and Miss Mary Rogers drew contributions from residents along Cheenwood Avenue and resulted in a prized flag being sent to her with best wishes from Louisville friends.
A 24 hour weather summary from Albuquerque shows a high of 45 and a low of 0 with a 35 degree range. The text also cites jokes and quotes on antebellum Scotland whisky, U S conservation gags, and a line about vaudeville acrobats as original conservationists.
A wartime voice recalls missing England yet discovering a new homeland in "Pingland" while Maj. G H Putnam of the American Rights League cites soul in the nation. German socialist Noske critiques war profiteers, and B N Hurley pledges rapid postwar ship production.
Readers are warned that editor's mail will receive no attention. Sign your name and address on letters and state 0 if you do not want them published. Letters should be 240 words or fewer.
The national war garden commission cites 4.9 million war gardens and 40 percent more food factories in backyards. Richard H. Stretch of the Pacific coast tends a one tenth acre plot, grows strawberries to squash, harvests about 1400 pounds yearly with 16 dollars of seed and four daily hours of toil, and says outdoor work keeps him feeling 20 years younger.
A Finnish American letter urges the United States to invade Russia and drive out the Germans. The writer, claiming two brothers in Finland's White Guard, argues Americans should form a real government for Russia and Finland to defeat German influence. The piece advocates universal spread of American ideals and warns Kaiser Wilhelm must be defeated in Central Europe.
A collection of letters to Cymthia Grey covers questions about in law relations, marriage records, and social behavior. Topics include whether a wife's sister's husband is a brother in law, whether a marriage must be repeated if a groom used a false name, and guidance on attending shows in groups. The page also gives comments on religious hypocrisy, female dating at 13, canning fried chicken, mosquito repellent, and praise for a prior letter from "Dad."
Mollie and Margie host a lively post party scene at Waverly with Jim Barclay Sill arriving early. Conversations reveal tensions and flirtations as Donna and Teddy reminisce while Margie contemplates misplaced timing and youth.
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