Sinister German Peace Propaganda Across the United States
A detailed critique argues German influence aims to divide the postwar peace process. It accuses Berlin of using ruthless diplomacy, patent and tariff manipulation, and subsidies to crush rivals while pressuring U S interests. It cites German bankers, steamship interests, and the foreign press as key allies against Allied plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
Peace Council
Russia
America
New York
England
Wilson
Quotes Mark Debate Over Armour and National Service
The remarks from J Ogden Armour downplay profit during national crisis while opponents urge loyalty and selfless service. Townsman William Pigott plans a Washington trip to learn how C2 Car & Foundry and Pacific Coast Steel can support the country. The piece flags hope that Armour’s assurances are sincere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour & Co
J. Ogden Armour
J. Ogden
Washington
Armour
William Pigott
C2 Car & Foundry Co
Pacific Coast Steel Co
Insensate Hyphenism In Seattle German Press Debate
A critical column condemns German language papers in American cities, especially the Ortmann brand in Seattle, for un-American sentiment. It argues these papers echo Prussian autocracy and fail to embrace Americanism, with the Illinois Staatszeitung cited as example of hyphenist trends harming their own cause.
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France
Ortmann
Seattle
Aay
Illinois Staatszeitung
Villa
Kaiser
Staatszeitung
Herr Ortmann
Refugees Flood Missouri Town Amid Industrial Discontent
A vivid, wartime style account describes weary mothers and children marching through a Missouri town chasing scattered husbands, refugees boarding trains to distant towns, and camps in woods as reports claim a domestic “industrial disco” yields high profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armenia
Gali
Rumania
Missouri
Saids
Michaelis Speech Mirrors Old German Propaganda
The article labels Chancellor Michaelis as a puppet of reactionaries and military rulers surrounding the Kaiser. It mocks his maiden address as parroting prior German excuses for submarine warfare and claims his remark about three years of troops is unprecedented and blasphemous. It condemns Germany’s deeds as irredeemably recorded in history.
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Michaelis
Reich
Bethmannllweg
Germany
Soldiers' cost of war a plea for duty and sacrifice
A poem urges Gould to contribute financially rather than stay home while others fight. The speaker argues wives, mothers, and siblings rely on support as democracy hangs in the balance. The piece contrasts paying the price with heroism in trenches and questions why Gould benefits from coins while soldiers bleed.
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Gould
J. H M
Mis. de Saulles
Myelf
Aclf
America
New England
Gertrude E. Forrest
Why is a dentist like an improvi dent man
A collection of humorous Q and A snippets mixed with household tips and political quips. It includes jokes about dentists carpenters conductors and a note on war taxes. The tone resembles a rough local newspaper column with puzzles advice and anecdotes.
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B. M
Letters on murder, motherhood, and wage reform stir public
The Star prints readers signatories questioning patriotism after the Hutte incident, pleas from a mother about mothers’ rights in custody, and advocacy to abolish wage labor in favor of a cooperative commonwealth, arguing for shorter hours and fairer shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-Operative Commonwealth
Fr. P. Graham
IWW hailed as liberators in opposing war slavery
A Star letter asserts the Industrial Workers of the World are idealists like abolitionists of the past and argues against hostile press campaigns. It cites figures such as John Brown and Wendell Phillips and urges support for I W W by claiming persecution mirrors historic injustices against reformers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fadhtor
Industrial Workers of the World
John Brown
William Lford Garrison
Wendell Phillips
America
Northwestern Shorthand Reporting School Promises Ethical Training
An individual school for the ambitious, the Northwestern Shorthand Reporting School in Arcade Building Elliott 1581, advertises a three year program shaping Business Ethics and Business Personality from entry into the Business Course. It claims to train students to secure salaries through focused instruction and career preparation.
Trial in Wonderland Court Opens as Hatter Testifies
Alice witnesses the trial of the Knave of Hearts in a surreal court. The King and Queen preside with the White Rabbit, Dormouse, Gryphon, and Mock Turtle present as witnesses and jurors scribble on slates. The Hatter testifies about tea, bread and butter, and dates, while the jury records odd details amid growing confusion.
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Alice
Queen of Hearts
Knave
White Rabbit
Gryphon
Hearta
March Hare
Hatter
Acid Stomachs and Simple Antacid Remedy
A historical treatment suggests stomach acidity causes distress and cannot be cured by medicines. It recommends a teaspoon of bisolated nests as an antacid with water after meals and magnesia to neutralize acid and prevent fermentation, allowing normal foods with caution.
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United States Senate
THE
Seattle Star
Seventh Ave
Aston St
Sscrifus Northwest Leaguer
Newsra Press
Telegraph News Service of
United Press Association
Seattle, Wash
Postoffice
Elty
Etty
Star Publishing Co
Sam
Union Dentists
Owl Drug Store
Colyum
Tur
Nigel A
K. H
Mr. E. DO. K
N. B
DuPont Powder Co
D. G
Billy Conner
Rose Buddy
Congressman Kitchin
Kitchin
E.D.K
Butte
the Star
Hutte, Mont
Plany
Essif IL
Sumroll
DE Saulles
Northwestern Shorthand Reporting School Arcade Bldg
Elliott
E. N. Furman
Alice In Wonderland
Allison
Edward H. Hurlbut
Ter
John Meier Union
Goodyear West
Zimmerman & Degen
Aumne Munson
Beacon Union
Dalton Union
Howard & Foster Union
Crossett
Neolin
Carl Schermer
Yesler
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