Star Readers Supply 29000 Tobacco Kits For Sammie Fund
Star readers have furnished nearly 29 000 Sammies tobacco kits funded by subscriptions to The Star. Donations exceed 7 150 dollars as 25 cent contributions accumulate to buy $4 5 priced tobacco kits. A week’s supply arrives in Sammiesa, with readers across cities helping. Our Boys in France To Fund in York HQ has raised over a total. more donations are needed to cover the vast demand for Sammies.
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Sammica
Star
France
York
Wreck of Central troop train spawns no plot claim
United Press dispatch reports the Central troop train wreck near It last night killed 23 soldiers, two women and trainmen. The cause is given as spreading rails with no evidence of any plot. Burton Jr., Cal and Hope, Oak Cal, of the American Service, receive bravery medals.
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Central
Min Burton, Jr
Cal
Herbert Hope
Oak Cal
Groeses
Government Drives Underworld Menace From Soldiers Training
In San Francisco and Ottawa reports the government using jobs as a shield for soldiers in training. Women tied to vice face bail, hospital, or jail while YWCA aid and government placement offer reformation. Some arrested choose reform, others leave or reoffend. 75 percent of those arrested were seriously ill. Ottawa reports wounded from the Canadian overseas contingent.
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San Francisco
Uncle Sam
Sirens of the Underworld
Sam
T B
Army Cantonments
Poets Ia
Ottawa
C. EF. Dilley
Loomla
Waash
KR. J. Woods
Walla Walla, Wash
Danes Angry Over Tales Of Threat By Hun
Copenhagen cables report Danish press and public furious at false American stories claiming Germany threatened seizure of a Danish naval base. Dispatch says American press mocks itself while Danes urge clarification with Washington to identify culprits and take action.
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London
United States
Germany
Machange
Copenhagen
Denmark
America
Boersen
Legation
Washington
Seattle Ship Builders Set World Record in Magazine
The December Pacific Shipping Illustrated highlights Seattle as a world leader in shipbuilding speed. It features the War Flame on the cover, sponsor Mrs. Alice B. Keil, and notes that construction in 64 working days set a global record for rapid, efficient building. The Beattie and the War Brigade launchings are shown in a full page illustration.
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Seattle
Pacific Shipping
United States
Europe
Alice B. Keil
Beattie
United States Shipping Board
U S Will Keep Vessels for Its Merchant Marine
The board announced the retention of ships for Americas merchant marine after the war amid foreign commandeered hulls. It cites mobilization for a huge emergency fleet, plans for ship workers centers, and 75,000 more shipbuilders and officers to crew the fleet. Requisitioned and under contract tonnage stood at 6,754,708 tons with 1,151 vessels by October 31.
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United Press
Washington
America
Norwegtan
The
Board Today
Congress
Coat and Dress Reductions Highlight Early Sale Prices
The advertisement lists velour and burro cloth coats reduced to 35 dollars with Mole and Seal Plush collars at 45, silver tipped bolivia velour coats at 65, suede cloth coats with seal collars at 100, fur trimmed pom pon velour coats at 26.25, and dresses priced from 19.50 to 29.50 with Serge and Satin options at 25 and 29.50.
Red Cross Seals For Christmas Cheer Aid TB Fight
Buy Red Cross seals to place in Christmas packages and aid the tuberculosis fund for soldiers and civilians. Seals available on the upper and lower main floors.
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Red Cross
Bon Marche Merchandise Bond Offerings
Gift buyers can obtain Bon Marche Merchandise Bonds in any amount and redeem them for merchandise carried in the store. Bonds issued at The Men's Shop on the lower Main Floor and The Glove Booth on the Main Aisle upper floor, with redemption at Holiday St. ends and Cashier's Office on the Fifth Floor.
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Bon Marche
Holiday St
All Silk Petticoats In Silk Flounce Style At $2.95
The serviceable kind for everyday wear features all silk or Heather bloom tops with deep taffeta silk flounces, trimmed with pin tucks and finished with pleated ruffle and underlay. A wide range of colors offered.
Weekly Grocery Ad Highlights Bargains and Brands
Tuesday sale features Crystal White Soap six bars for 29 cents and Bon Naptha Soap in hot or cold water use. Also listed are No. 1 Red Salmon can at 30 cents, Uncle John's Golden Maple Syrup pint 23 cents, Italian Prunes large fruit 16 cents a pound, Asparagus No. 1 tall can 15 cents, and Mazda Oil pints 40 cents.
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California
Mazda
del Monte
English and French to be rationed soon
The piece reports that England and France will likely adopt direct rationing by January 1 to ensure fair access to food, optimize distribution, and guide allied shipping needs. It notes France's cereal and crop decreases, England's reduced reserves, and the aim to allocate imports and shipping scientifically. An Everett accident item follows.
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Washington, D. C
Great Britain
France
England
United States
Canada
The Star in the Trenches mail plan and rates
The Star offers postpaid subscriptions to soldiers and sailors abroad or at home with monthly and yearly rates. One month 40 cents, three months 1.15, six months 2.00, one year 3.50. Subscriptions must be prepaid with the soldier’s name, company, and regiment. ship name required for Navy mail.
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France
United States Navy
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