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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1918
Page
14
Professor A C McLaughlin of University of Chicago told teachers at Kingeway Hall that more American history should be taught in British schools. He noted the U S population of about 100 million and projected growth to about 200 million in fifty years.
A historical account profiles Hugo Kelley a Rainier Valley radical activist who led a seven year streetcar fare fight and jail protest. Now he runs on the Republican ticket for King County assessor citing untaxed land as his motivation and vowing to place 100000 acres on the tax rolls if elected.
A Seattle area reader shares letters from Pvt Jens Kirkby in an American machine gun battalion describing air dogfights near the front and camaraderie amid hardship. He notes receiving mail and Red Cross packages including Merry Christmas cards, and mentions pay and plans for drawing materials.
Ottawa reports hospital authorities appeal to young Canadian women to enroll in nursing schools to release trained nurses for military duty. They warn civilian hospitals may close if enrollments do not rise.
The salvage department of the Red Cross seeks saleable second hand clothing and wearables for patching and repairing. Wool scraps and cotton rags are in constant demand. send garments to Fourth and Virginia or call Hott 4512 to arrange collection.
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