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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1917

Page

4

Russian woman commander leads in defense of liberty

Mary Bouchkareff, famed leader of Russia's women fighters, says women's mission is to defend newborn freedom and set an example for male soldiers. She enlisted in 1916 after her husband's death, fought at Lake Naroch and Doubovna Korchma, and was wounded twice. She plans to organize a women's company to inspire men to honor liberty.

United Press New York Mary Bouchkareff Russia Legion of Death Petrograd Mary Houchkareff Toms Col Stubindord Lake Naroch Doubova Korchma

Oregon Boy Dies in Troopship Crash

At least one man believed lost after July 20 collision between transport Saratoga and Panama near Eugene Oregon. Kenneth R Kellema 19 of the Quartermasters' corps reported missing after being aboard Saratoga when rammed. his father David C Kellema received telegram confirming his son was on board and has been missing since the accident.

United Press Eugene Ore Aug. S Saratoga Panama David C. Kellems Kenneth RR. Kellema Quartermasters’ Corps Kenneth R. Kellema

Police Squad Seizes Booze on President

Sere G H Comstock dry squad removed 147 pints of whisky from the steamer President’s quartermasters’ quarters on Tuesday morning. Local authorities report vigilance in enforcing temperance laws aboard the vessel.

President Sere G. H. Comstock

Judge Gordon Delivers Rulings in Speeders Case

An order from Judge Gordon on Tuesday fines were issued to several defendants, four were dismissed, two received suspended sentences, and nine were ordered to return for another hearing in a case labeled as an Army of Speeders.

Army of Speeders Hero Gordon

Local Market Prices and Produce Listings

A garbled page lists various produce items with inconsistent figures. It mentions cantaloupe, garlic, celery, and local items with per unit or per pound pricing and some numeric codes.

Taoem

Boston Society Forms First U S Woman's Home Guard

Boston society women organize the first United States woman’s home guard and learn rifle use from Mrs. K R G Earl of New York, noted as a world class female crack shot.

Boston Society United States KR. G. Earl New York

Cynthia Grey's Letters Engage Given to Indifferent Lover

Dear Mins Grey advises that an engagement with a man who travels away without notice and flirts with others is not binding. She urges the writer to give him up and pursue other suitors, noting life is too short for such indifference.

Mins Grey

Warning to Americans to mobilize for war effort

Maj J J Hapwood of the U S Army Medical Corps writes from France urging Americans to devote their manpower and wealth to the war. He describes hospital work in Britain and warns that failure would ruin American ideals, homes, and freedoms, urging total commitment and sacrifice.

America Maj J. J. Hapwood U. S.S Wberry L. L. Hapwood Maj. Med. Corps

British Recruiting Commission Arrives to Open Seattle Station

Brig. Gen. W. A. White, his son Lieut. C. J. White, and Lieut. Col. C. D. Murray of the British army will arrive in Seattle on Thursday to establish a British Army recruiting station. The commission will be hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club.

W. A. White C. J. White C. D. Murray Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club

Diplomatic Mission Head Thanks Seattle After Visit

A telegram from Elihu Root head of a special diplomatic mission to Russia thanked Gov. Lister and Seattle for the reception given the commission during their Seattle visit last week.

United Olympia Elihu Root Russia Seattle Gov. Lister

Soldier’s marriage plan before deployment to France

A 24 year old soldier asks Miss Grey if he should marry before leaving for France. He loves a woman with 1% wealth, and wonders if she can live with his mother while he is away. Advice focuses on the fiancée’s wishes and any relatives’ preferences.

Miss Grey France

Proper handling of wedding presents after separation

The wedding presents belong to the bride, who may keep them if she desires after a separation.

Mise Grey Folkea

Son urged to choose wife over mother in marriage dispute

A husband asks whether his first duty is to wife or mother. The adviser replies that his wife and child come first, noting the man should have left his mother's home to marry and start a home, and that his mother must accept this reality.

Miss Grey

Talk Over Slander Worth Your Neighbor

Dear Miss Grey advises addressing slander directly. The writer should confront the neighbor who spread rumors, express hurt, and seek grounds for the statements. If the neighbor responds candidly, misstatements can be corrected and neighborhood harmony improved.

Sister-in-law Strains Home Sparks Calls for Quiet

A husband writes that his wife and her unmarried sister disrupt family harmony. He seeks guidance to restore peace, urging his wife to honor the marriage covenant and restrict the sister’s interference while preserving affection for their two children.

Miss Grey W. M.N

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