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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1918
Page
8
The women's council of patriotic service asks volunteers to enroll at room 409 in the county city building rather than at the Red Cross headquarters, detailing the new enrollment location and process.
London reports a proposed change to the military salute in towns with many soldiers. The idea would limit the salute to parade occasions and to staff officers and officers of the man’s own regiment, aiming to ease private life and reduce constant arm movement.
The Great Love at Liberty showcases munitions plant interiors, trench life, and Zeppelin formations with air raid bombing thrills. Also at Strand, Constance Talmadge stars in A Pair of Silk Stockings, while musical and comic shorts accompany the varied bill across town.
Backache may signal kidney trouble and toxin buildup. Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules, imported from Holland, promise prompt relief and a money back guarantee. Available in three sizes at Owl Drug Co with brand assurance.
Special to The Star describes a new army diversion called entangle ment played in circles with hobnailed boots. The object is for the one chosen to escape while others kick to keep him in. Originated by American troops, it spreads through camps in England France and on transports to Europe.
Rus sell Vaughn, a 16 year old from Council Bluffs Iowa, deserted to aid his ill father and provide for his mother and two younger brothers. He joined Company I 42nd Infantry and returned after six months once the father recovered. Court martial proceedings reduced his three year hard labor sentence to six months and finally suspended it on good conduct.
George F. Baker of Auburn was arrested Sunday in Tacoma by King County Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Starwich. He faces charges of passing bogus checks including one $25 check in Seattle and seven totaling $95 in Auburn. Baker is jailed in King County.
John K. Wilson, a bootlegger, was sentenced in U S district court Monday to 60 days for selling whisky to soldiers. The case highlights enforcement actions against illicit alcohol sales to military personnel.
The Star urges conserving fuel as Lake Keechelus timber near Seattle area is cut and burned amid irrigation projects. The author questions federal waste and suggests government hauled wood could lower costs and save coal for cities. The piece appeals to nationwide readers to reduce fuel waste.
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