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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1917
Page
12
Paris reports Finance Minister Thierry outlines a new wartime levy taxing profits up to 80 percent to fund the war. He notes France collected about 400 million so far, with the 80 percent top rate applying to revenues over 1 million. The piece also mentions Filipino troops ready to aid the U.S. effort.
A wounded French soldier photographed at a base hospital displays the effects of German liquid fire during the last word in frightfulness. The stream of fire from German ranks caused severe burns on exposed flesh, swelling eyes and lips, and heavy bandaging.
In Cleveland on August 23 a couple from Canton, Joe and Julia Kiss, divorced after trying to steer marriage but soon reunited. They remarried after a brief separation, returning to the vows they once cast off.
Maastricht newspaper reports Belgian athlete Van Rentergem condemned for espionage was dragged through central streets by a 20 meter chain as German guards mistreated him before the execution. The report cites German mistreatment and public humiliation in the city.
Pricing note lists 22k crown bridgework at 95.00 per tooth and plates fitting models 810.00 to 815.00.
Samuel Gompers President of the American Federation of Labor and member of the National Council of Defense argues that war profits should be taxed down to near peace profits. He urges heavy taxes to unify the nation behind the war effort and finance the conflict without excessive borrowing.
Senator Stone of Missouri mocked watermelon pulp seen in a Washington restaurant, saying watermelon is like wood pulp. Senator Hitchcock responded with surprise as Stone warned against swallowing pulp, joking about eating a plank.
Detroit report states police hold four men on complaint by Bernadette Fobart and Lorette Sullivan, aged 13 and 14, claiming the men stole their clothes while swimming and confined them in a bathhouse for several hours before releasing them.
New York reports the House of the Bronze Door at 25th Street, once a notorious gambling hub run by wealthy youths, is closed and will be converted into a high grade business building.
Basement Salesroom offers women’s khaki hiking and walking skirts in good cotton with front fastening and pockets, sizes 24 to 34 at $2.00. Khaki bloomers full cut with buckle below knee, sizes 24 to 34 waist, $1.50. Khaki middies in coat style with peplum circular collar and turnback cuffs, sizes 36 to 44, $1.75.
The ad highlights a 2 piece breakfast set priced at $1.65 and a similar set at $1.50. The left side set features light blue or pink percale with large scallops and fancy piping. A wide half belt constrains the back fullness, labeled Basement Salesroom.
Kitchen corner sale lists fourfold 90c skeins in Delft blue old rose purple green gray scarlet black and white. Basement Salesroom offers assorted colors at 90 cents per skein.
Embroidery stamped pillow cases offered in a 42 inch size and assorted pretty designs. Priced at 60 cents per pair or 50 cents for the 42 inch variety.
An attractive assortment of Bead Necklaces in crystal amber green coral and opal colors offered at 25 cents each.
An advertisement offers women's white lambskin gloves with one clasp and three rows of stitching. Available in sizes 5 1/4 to 7 1/2, priced at $1.25 per pair. Location listed as Lasement Balesroom.
Georgette crepe offered at 1.50 per yard in colors navy Belgium blue coral gray maize wis taria sky blue old rose green black and white. Fabric listed as forty inches wide and sold in basement salesroom.
An advertised sale showcases velvet hats at seven dollars featuring plain or shirted brims and soft crowns in favored street and dress colors. One model pictured.
Col Huchan writes on how Britain embraced publicity in war reporting. He notes early distrust, the shift to open fronts, and channels including Haig dispatches and daily briefings. The piece argues openness benefits Britain and public understanding while limiting enemy insight.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 31 Forty four East St. Louis saloons have stopped selling everything but soft drinks and cigars as they are within half a mile of military camps.
Exceptional low prices on useful baskets in multiple styles. Picnic baskets 25c 50c 75c and 1.00. Work baskets silk lined 50c 75c 1.00 and 1.50. Telescope purses for children's luncheons 10c. Basement Salesroom.
Advertisement offers a 32 piece dinner set at 4.95 with two pattern options. One features blue double lines, the other pink rose and green foliage design. The listing notes additional items included but cuts off before details.
An extract from a serialized romance features Paula, Margie, Earnest Lawton, and Jack Van Renssalaer. Paula explains self love over others and Jack’s insistence on love despite her indifference. Mrs. Van Renssalaer confronts Paula about marrying into money. Paula asserts independence and rejects the match. (To be continued)
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