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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1917
Page
4
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A lakeside cantonment near American Lake has expanded from six raw buildings to a mile-long complex of barracks, water tanks, and stables. The author describes vast, featureless two-story structures with eyelid-like windows, continuous dust, and ongoing construction, creating a booming yet desolate, clamorous military town.
The contract to feed 225 soldiers of the First Battalion Second Infantry at 90 cents a day was transferred from Boldt's restaurant to Chauncy Wright's Seattle Restaurant Co on Tuesday afternoon by order of Maj. Fred Liewellyn. Boldt alleges the move followed health inspectors finding food unfit for human consumption and says he learned of the transfer the day a warrant for his arrest was issued.
Centerville resident O. W. Samuelson 3. D. has been certified in Division 5 lists after traveling to Seattle for health. He notes dangers in Flanders with the graves “only two feet deep” and jokes about his slender frame being a fit measure for a battlefield.
Tuesday afternoon Donald James, an employee of the Duthie shipyards, was arrested as a slacker and jailed. He proved he was under 21 and was released, but he has lost his job.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce Commercial Club has gone on record opposing a proposed 3 percent tax on freight transportation by rail or water. It argues the levy is discriminatory, charging more on Coast goods than on Eastern manufactured goods.
Madame Eugene Bedard of 568 Main Street Springfield Massachusetts recalls ninth birth left her weak with pains in the side and fainting spells. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained strength and can do her own housework. The ad promises the tonic roots and herbs aid female health and offers personal advice from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lyn Mass.
California undertakers already in France signal support for a war mobilization to ship American soldiers’ bodies to U S burial grounds. A Spokane convention September 6 7 8 will discuss making Sam mies interred at home rather than overseas. A congressional bill would designate American burial sites for fallen troops.
Many Italians and Frenchmen in Division No 11 are filing exemption claims officials say. We are going to look into this class of claims closely said Executive Officer Grant, and if it is possible to deport those who have been here many years and failed to file first papers we will do so.
A reader asks how to win back a husband who left with their daughter after a fit of anger. The adviser says the husband left due to the caller’s temper and urges sincere apology and long term behavior change to restore the home.
A reader asks whether to stay in a desirable office job despite male harassment including unwanted kissing. The adviser says the issue lies with how she handles herself and suggests maintaining a professional, discreet presence to discourage inappropriate attention.
A distressed wife writes of a 40 year old husband who flirts with many women in public and in town. She cites three children and says there have been no quarrels but requests guidance. The writer urges firm action or swift punishment to curb his behavior and protect the family.
A reader asks if little white sprouts in chop suey are bamboo shoots. The reply confirms they are bamboo shoots and explains they are eaten in Oriental cuisines as tender shoots, salted with rice, pickled, or candied. It notes older plants exude tabaxir fluid valued as medicine in the Far East.
In the letter the writer asks if two Ty Cobbs ever existed in professional baseball and whether they were related. It notes Ty Cobb’s brother Paul played in the Western League with Lincoln but did not succeed in the major leagues. It states Tyrus Raymond Cobb of Detroit is the real Ty Cobb, while Benny Kauff is called the Ty Cobb of the Federal League.
Puget Sound Art Glass Co of 1258 First Ave will grind 3000 port lights for submarine chasers and other navy vessels at an estimated value of $6000.
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