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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1918
Page
12
Lieut G G Garland and Sergt J A Roders Monday opened recruiting headquarters at 409 county city building where they will welcome the first 125 husky young men who apply into the treat em rough branch of the army known as the.
A tank corps recruiting ad urges only real men to apply for immediate service in France. The officers label the job as a man’s role and press for willing enlistees.
Mrs. Lucy Seaman of 427 Warren Avenue Seattle credits Tanlac with restoring her health after seven years of digestive pain headaches and nervous symptoms She reports improved appetite weight gain and renewed energy for household duties Her nineteen year old son and daughter also began Tanlac with noticeable relief and the family praises the medicine sold in Seattle by Bartell Drug Co.
Clara Kimball Young stars in The Savage Woman at the Colosseum this week. The plot follows Renee Benoit daughter of a derelict trader who roams Abyssinia, is captured by Jean Lerier, taken to Paris, educated, and later returns to her old haunts after Lerier’s manipulation. Dorothy Dalton in Green Eyes at the Strand with Jack Holt features a flower crown motif and a dramatic emotional arc culminating in Holt saving the day.
Levy's Orpheum features a large orchestra under Frank Adelman. Theda Bara stars in Salome with lavish costumes and scenic effects. The Mission screens The House of Mirth with Lily Bart and money as theme. Colonial presents Toys of Fate with Nazi mova performing a riding stunt. Clemm er shows Shackled with Louise Glaum and allied war scenes. Liberty presents Riddle Gawne with Bill Hart and a slapstick twist.
American forces report continuous sniping at Fismette in France where German and American lines hold the town. Machine guns fire with each movement, sharpshooters target the enemy bodies, and artillery exchanges occur though no major infantry operations are noted.
Paris dispatch reports German plans for a siege of Paris with 60-foot guns on railroad tracks ready to be pushed forward behind the advance. The Petit Parisien cited this preparation as part of the last offensive. The Audubon Society meanwhile urged Paris to license all cars at rates of 1 dollar for a tom and 2 dollars for a tabby, with unlicensed cats to pay the levy.
Today’s programs show Laves leaving M Theda Sara in Shackled at Clemm er. Nasimova stars in Toye of Pate at Colonial. Katherine Marries Barrymore appears in Mouse of Mirth at Mission. Dorothy Dalton leads Green Sea at Strand. Clare Kimball Young features in The Savage Woman at Coliseum. William Ss Mart in Hiddie Gewne at Liberty.
Mayor Ole Hanson states Skagit project will move at speed with sound business judgment. A conference with the board of public works and corporation counsel will set complete development plans and ensure rapid, disciplined execution. Construction to begin as soon as plans are in place. Ames Ship Co and Dry Dock Co officials contact police auto division over parking near West Waterway to avoid delaying ship materials.
An advertisement touts Freezone as a quick cure for corns. It promises immediate relief from pain and lets users peel the corn away with fingers after applying the product. The language is promotional and persuasive.
Leaders of multiple organizations propose unifying war work in Seattle to boost efficiency. C Allen Dale suggests using the Frederick and Nelson building second floor as general headquarters for Red Cross civilian relief council of defense War Camp Community Service and other war agencies under one roof.
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