The Job Must Be Finished in Europe and Beyond
A wartime editorial argues peace terms must deny any German resurgence and end Prussian autocracy. It condemns pro peace schemes as propaganda and warns diplomats, industry leaders, and bankers that a long, decisive victory is necessary to prevent future tyranny and another war. The piece foresees social changes as rationing and material hardships persist until a thorough defeat is secured.
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Germany
Europe
Russia
Herr Ballin
Balkans
America
Shadowed Kaiser Bill Falls From Vanity
A narrator recalls a tyrant who mistook himself for a giant after seeing his shadow. He dreams of world power, seeks conquest and prestige, but noon reveals his true size as the dark curtain of history falls and the Yanks endure. The piece ends with a wartime update on Allied positions and continuing resistance to peace talks.
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Chanticleer
Mars
Kaiser Bill
Bulgars Decried as Savages in Wartime Exile Rhetoric
A historical wartime column denounces Bulgarians as beasts and invaders, likening their cruelty to Huns and urging allied powers to punish them. It contrasts with accusations about sugar substitute prices and consumer gouging in a closing aside.
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Bulgaria
Greece
Belgium
Germany
Will H Thompson Remembered By Friends In Seattle
A memorial note honors Will H Thompson highlighting his character as a poet, sportsman, lawyer and citizen of Seattle. The piece reflects on his life, influence and public virtues while inviting readers to participate in the upcoming primary elections and support the right kind of legislators.
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Will H. Thompson
Thompson
Seattle
Confessions Of A Wife Continues In Sorrow And Love
Margie and Mollie discuss love and independence as Margie recalls past life with Dick and contemplates Chad’s selfless devotion. The narrator describes Mollie’s radiant joy at finding true love and wonders why such happiness eludes others, hinting at shared memories with Barclay Sill.
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Margie
Mollie
Tam
Chad
Mother la
Malcolm Stuart
Barclay Sill
Lady Fair
Cancellations in State Register for Nonvoters Reach 19 762
William A. Gaines, chief registration clerk, reports 19 762 citizens have their registrations canceled for missing the spring municipal election. He notes many others who meet residency requirements remain eligible to register, with offices open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a voter deadline of 6 p.m. August 31 for the fall election. He argues the cancellation penalties create unnecessary hardship.
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William A. Gaines
Gaines
Worth Stars Shells And A Word From Josh Wise
A fragment mentions dust covered items in store windows and reduced prices for winter. notes a new baby born to Mr and Mrs Fred Hemselbacher south of town. A tax discussion on perfume bottles and soap is included along with a joke about schooling and arithmetic. The page features a Q A column with name chaff and light humor about daily life and retail.
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Josh Wise
Fred Hemselbacher
Ialena
Lil, Gamnette
Letters to Cynthia Grey Says We Don't Stop to Think
A reader panel discusses thinking before action in life and war, urging personal responsibility and caution. Quotes concern about trust in marriage, duty to service members, and the legality of a wartime marriage concluding that consummation made the marriage legal.
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Miss Grey
Tme
Leon
Mins Grey
Draft Board
Vera
Two Sides of the Crochet Debate Letters
A reader urges printing a counterpoint to a Loyal Citizen letter praising crochet classes. Mrs. P. argues crochet saves money by reusing and updating garments, while lamenting high prices and the need for practical crafts amid financial strain. The note mentions China and canal restoration context.
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Mins Grey
City gardens for boys to aid war effort in letters to editor
A reader urges The Star to discuss city farms where boys from ages 9 to 16 work on gardens and earn wages, benefiting the war effort and teaching responsibility. The writer also proposes a public salute by women to show loyalty, asking for a paper discussion on both topics.
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the Star
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