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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1918
Page
9
A War Mother of America speaks of her son killed in France, asserting pride in his bravery and insisting he would not have been elsewhere during the great need. She expresses hesitation at any other posting and deep sorrow at the loss.
The text outlines U S treasury figures for year ending June 30 1918 showing total disbursements around 12 696 702 470 with 5 845 000 000 for ordinary expenses and war related items. It projects 24 000 000 000 disbursements for fiscal year 1919 and argues the war bill totals about 35 billion with heavy investment in allies and productive assets. It likens wartime spending to a house needing pipes lighting and sewer before any gains from improvements.
The Springfield Union praises a renowned veteran called to the front by Hindenburg and Ludendorff. They hail General Alibi as a universal servant admired for his service across races and conflicts, arguing Yankee troops have strengthened resolve and diminished fears of a soft peace.
Prince Henry denounces Pipa and criticizes German leaders and submarines. The article notes growing resentment and calls for memory of Lincoln’s aphorism about fooling people. It warns submarines may target fishing boats ships and hospital vessels sailing under the American flag.
A Prattling Tongues notice criticizes rumors as propaganda and urges readers to verify gossip before sharing. It cites a German claim about retreat from the Marne, noting Allied observers counted about 17,000 of them.
Press military expert J W T Mason argues in a Minneapolis Journal piece that Hindenburg cannot hold any Western area. He says German resistance hinges on reserves, else German forces retreat toward Belgium and Germany, with no real reserves in sight.
A fragment from Margie School Teacher's diary scene reveals tension with Jim and Barclay Sill. Margie grapples with being valued as a human first, not just a woman, while reflecting on Dick, Mollie, and a covert affection that may or may not bloom into love.
A Bremerton navy yard worker laments Seattle commuter delays and asks for on time ferry service. A widow complains of rising rents and profiteering while a reader recounts a tenant repair story highlighting landlord neglect and bias against families with children.
An elderly suffragist humorously declares in Roller Monthly that the ideal wife is “tickled to death” to receive a bag of flour for a birthday present, illustrating a satirical view on domestic expectations.
A reader proposes sugar boxes in restaurants to send sugar to soldiers and sailors, with Red Cross collection weekly. The letter also includes a Seattle hills trivia reply noting many hills and listing Queen Anne Capitol Renton First and Mea con among others.
Dear Misa Grey: Newcomers report vermin in four newly bought bedrooms. Advice from readers suggests drugstore preparations to rid rooms, gasoline as a risky option if used over time, and pyrethrum powder as safer and effective with small blowers to distribute.
A reader asks Mise Grey for an uncooked sweet mixed pickles recipe. The note lists ingredients including cucumbers green tomatoes onions cauliflower green peppers and a dressing of vinegar mustard sugar turmeric flour with salt and water brine soaking before coating with dressing.
A reader requests twin name ideas from a provided list. The suggested pairs include Eugene and Eugenia, Edward and Edna, Harry and Harriet, Gerald and Geraldine, Lester and Eather, Myron and Myra, Verne and Verna, George and Georgia, Louis with complementary pairing guidance.
The article honors Dr. An toinette d'Artagnan a French physician who lost fifty eight relatives since the war began and who volunteered for battlefield hospitals. She gave up luxury to serve others and received decorations from French British and Helgian governments. She values receiving the Red Cross on her sleeve above all honors.
A wounded soldier with a useless left leg was told by a tram conductor to yield his seat to a civilian and stand, but he refused. A policeman repeated the order, and the soldier, in visible distress, disembarked early, limping on two sticks.
William Bouck Northwest organizer for the Non Partisan league was arrested at Mt Vernon by Deputy U S Marshal Colby after a federal grand jury secret indictment charging he violated the espionage act. He allegedly spoke at Bow Skagit county on June 12 1918 saying the United States could not meet interest on Liberty bonds and that this is a rich man's war.
Division No 5 council of patriotic service holds a regular meeting at Redding's hall First Ave W and Royst Tuesday evening August 20 at 8 oclock sharp. Officers for six months to be chosen. A Q Q war savings drive explained by a speaker from headquarters. Volunteers needed to prepare comfort kits for departing drafted men. Call Queen Anne 2445 for information.
A 16 year old asks if a boy may kiss her after a date. The adviser dismisses the question as improper and urges strict rules of chastity, stating history shows the rule prevents regret and protects girls from downward paths.
A jumbled column of quotes and snippets includes a rejected lover’s despair, a practical maiden’s sarcasm about hanging the Kaiser, farmyard chatter, war-time household notes about saving materials, and stray conversational vignettes. The tone shifts between satire and domestic humor.
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