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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1917

Page

4

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Cantonment at American Lake Transforms Into Dusty Army City

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.

American Lake Quartermaster's Department Hurley Mason Co. J Contractors Clerka Pena

U S Contract to Feed Soldiers Shifts From Boldt to Seattle Firm

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.

U. S Boldt Second Infantry Holdt Chauncy Wright Seattle Fred Liewellyn James R. Boldt Maj. Liewellyn

Samuelson Certified to Fight in Division 5

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.

O. W. Samuelson Centerville Seattle Flanders Samuelson

Slacker Arrested Then Released Over Age At City Jail

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.

Donald James Duthie Shipyards James

Seattle Chamber Opposes Freight Tax Proposal

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.

Seattle Chamber of Commercia t#d Commercial Club

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised by Springfield Parent

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.

Springfield Masa Lydia E. Pinkham Madame Eugene Bedard Main Street Maes Lydia FE Pinkham

Undertakers push plan to bury soldiers in America

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.

Washington Spokane America Atlantic France Oundrodsa California Congress Frank Koepfll

Draft Officials May Deport Many Aliens

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.

Grant Thore

Letters from Cynthia Grey on temper and reconciliation

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.

Mises Grey Koing

Advice for a young woman facing harassment at work

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.

Husband Flirting Provokes Wife in Family Strain

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.

Grey Mus

Do Bamboo Sprouts Come From Bamboo Plants

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.

Miss Grey Marel Far East

Only one Ty Cobb in Big League Baseball

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.

Miss Grey

Puget Sound Art Glass Co to Grind 3000 Lights for Navy Vessels

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.

Tacoma Puget Sound Navigation Co Colman Dock Puget Sound Art Glass Co First Ave

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