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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1918
Page
10
The report states that American mines in the North Sea exceed German mine laying by more than threefold and account for more than half the mines British forces laid during the war, according to Admiral Simon's staff.
Paris hosts a wartime trophies display in Place de la Concorde where German minenwerfers lie as playthings for local children. Roving youngsters handle the relics freely while no police intervene, reflecting a postwar scene described by N. FEA.
Red Cross membership drive seeks broad support in Seattle with a $200,000 goal and memberships at $1 a year. The drive, organized at Fourth and University, lists a large committee including H. Ostrander as chairman for King and Kittitas counties and multiple subcommittees for publicity canvassing payroll, speakers, and auditing.
A meeting of all members of the Great War Veterans Association of Canada is set for Wednesday evening in room 206 of the Lyon building at Third and James. All Canadian and British returned soldiers are invited and those wishing to join may apply at the meeting.
Delegates from Washington and Oregon lumber employers meeting in Bpokanel vote to maintain the Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen as a permanent organization continuing its cooperative efforts in the industry.
Port report for the first half of 1918 shows Seattle's trade averaging over $2 million daily with imports and exports spanning from yeast and gas marks to locomotives and mining gear. Major flows include Alaska metals, Orient beans and hides, and vast tonnages of tin plate, coal, canned goods, and iron and steel shipments.
Mrs. Hattie Hale, 69, is charged with first degree homicide in the fatal shooting of her husband David C. Hale, 70, at Suquamish on Friday. Prosecutor Gorman says Hale traveled 50 miles to Seattle to inform her son Patrolman A Ed Hale, but no arrest was made due to a physical breakdown.
Prince Lvoff the first Russian prime minister after the czar's overthrow arrives in the United States to seek American assistance in establishing a stable government in Russia. He travels amid diplomatic efforts to secure support for reforms and governance.
Rev. William Duncan a longtime Alaska missionary died last August and left his entire estate of 146179 to his wards in the North by will filed in probate by Superior Judge Hall on Monday.
Navy department reports discovery of a non inflammable gas in Texas. Navy and army are fixing expenditures for production. Gas will be used for balloons and dirigibles without risk of explosion or fire.
The United States civil service commission announces a stenographer and typewriter examination to be held January 4 to fill positions in federal offices in the seventh district including Washington Oregon Idaho Montana Wyoming and Alaska. Entrance salaries range from 900 to 1200 dollars per year. Age limit is 18 years and over. Information and application blanks are available at 403 post office building.
A mass meeting hosted by the Council of Patriotic Service Division No 3 at Lincoln High School takes place Wednesday at 8 p.m. Judge Claypool will speak, with music and a front-line soldier addressing attendees.
Rev. Professor P. W. H. Frederick of Pacific Theological Seminary will lecture on Forming the United Lutheran Church of America. The talk is scheduled Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church located at 11th Avenue and I, Olivest.
An advertisement touts Orlex Powder as a home hair dye that turns gray hair black brown or light brown. Dissolve in water and comb through, with full directions included. Each box carries a $100 gold bond guarantee and claims no harmful metals or coal tar derivatives. It says the product won’t rub off, isn’t sticky, and makes a gray haired person look twenty years younger.
An old advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing as turning gray faded and dry hair to an even lustrous dark shade. It promises long soft dark hair and urges purchase at Bartell Drug Co and other stores with mail orders filled quickly at $1.20.
A detailed description of a wooden and metal toy set features an 18 inch box with hardwood bottom, enamelled parts, 6 inch all metal wheels, and a bright colored finish. Includes a wood operated Kiddie bar style gun toy and rockers, priced at $2.65, marketed as safe for younger children with durable construction.
A historical classified note advertises high grade velocipedes at 14.85 each and a Pioneer Coaster Wagon with artillery wheels and ball bearings. The wagon measures 12 by 28 inches, parts are neatly finished, joints brazed, drivewheel and rear wheels with cushion tires, and adjustable seat and handlebars.
A portable toy for a four year old features a lunch drive wheel and adjustable seat and handlebars. Each all metal velocipede is priced at 2.35. The sturdy design targets durable play value for young children.
A long list of marriages and births appears, detailing couples from Seattle, Camp Lewis, Port Townsend, Bremerton and Beattie with ages and locales, followed by three Y. M. C. A. women who baked 10,000 doughnuts for American troops in four days.
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