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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1917
Page
2
London reports Germany seeks peace before American weight can be felt after Pope Benedicts peace appeal. Editors question papal motives and the impact on Russia and Allied unity while officials weigh acceptance or rejection of the proposal.
An official explains the U S stance in rejecting the pope's peace proposal as unacceptable. Sherman urges joint war aims statements from the Allies while the article notes grave resistance to any peace terms based on papal outlines amid wartime strain.
Cardinal Farley says the pope remains a neutral mediator and will pursue peace that benefits all sides. He notes the Holy Father has tried to ease wartime suffering and would use his position to secure a broadly acceptable settlement. The exchange comes as Vatican peace proposals unfold and Britain weighs potential terms.
Italian public rejects the pope's peace proposals calling them untimely as America advances in the war and allies push for intensive campaigns, including Italy's planned operations.
Plaid velours heavy wool serge and wool poplin coats in navy blue with regular and extra large sizes. Splendid Coats feature all wool serge and cheviot in three quarter length with belts and plaid trimming. Suits in wool velour poplin and mixtures with embroidered collars and contrasting silk. Colors include navy blue brown gray and green.
Purchase what you need now as prices may not drop again. Shirts feature attached collars, handy pockets, and double elbows available in sizes 14 to 1714.
The Star reports strong donations to the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund with many small gifts from Seattle residents and readers across Washington. Contributions include 5 25 50 cent gifts from several children and adults, plus a $1 letter from Wichita and a $2 note from Port Angeles, with the fund officially collecting in the Seattle district.
United Press dispatch from Amsterdam reports Maximilian Harden's Sup pressed Zukunft reappeared and urged restoring Alsace Lorraine to France and Trieste to Italy for durable peace. Harden may have been freed from military service after his paper was suppressed and he was drafted as a military clerk in July. The Vorwaerts condemns Entente passport refusals as obstructing peace and labels the Stockholm peace effort as brutal destruction.
Middy Suits and Breakfast Sets of gingham and chambray in light and dark stripes novelty plaids and combinations of plain colors and plaids with pockets and three quarter sleeves advertised for sale on the second floor of The Bon Mari.
You can have a different Middy Suit or Breakfast Set for every morning at 75 cents each. They come in white pink blue tan and lavender with bias band and rick rack trimming. Some include matching caps.
Large white aprons in bibless style, suitable for waitresses or housewives. Heavy white sheeting, all sizes. bibs only on small sizes. E Bon Marche.
The National Board of Defense recommends one wheatless meatless meal daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursdays in the Sixth Floor Dafe. Menu includes Tenderloin of Sole with Parsley Butter, French Dressing, Bran Bread, and Sliced Peaches.
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