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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1918

Page

7

Italy and Jugoslavs face off over Adriatic reach

In a dispatch from New York, J W T Mason reports Italy's drive to expand influence across the Adriatic as Premier Orlando and the king of Italy plan to seek Wilson's aid. France opposes Italian imperial aims while Italy argues for self determination. The piece warns of potential belligerence if the peace conference fails to balance Italian rights against Jugoslav claims.

Jd. W. T. Mason United Pras New York Dee, Ik League of Nations Italy Adriatic Orlando Wilson Porte France Paria Clemenceau

How to Treat the Yanks by Wanda Lyon

Wanda Lyon urges American women to welcome returning soldiers with home cooking. She proposes a “Marry a Yank Club” idea and encourages girls to host dinners they prepare themselves to show how well they learned housekeeping.

Armory Sees Holiday Show Prep Itself

Santa reports eight days till the Christmas tree festival at the Armory. Punch and Judy, Humpty Dumpty, and 26 letters join a rainbow pantomime by Santa’s volunteers for service families’ children. Red Cross tickets at 315 University Street. Mrs Linna Fleming handles the window as demand soars.

Santa Humpty Dumpty Punch Judy Achool Santa’s Ticketa Red Crams University Et Linna Fleming

Youthful Campers Pitch Tent On Fragrant City Dump

Georgie Welsh and his brother Dan, both youths from Bremerton, camped overnight on the city garbage dump at South Park. Patrolman Jones detained them and they were returned home after explaining their improvised camp.

Georgie Welsh Dan Bremerton South Park George W. J Jones

Judges Meet in Effort to Improve Jail Conditions

King county judges led by Presiding Judge Calvin 8 Hall met to consider steps to remedy insanitary and inhumane jail conditions. Sheriff Stringer joined, asking for segregation of women prisoners. A committee was set to propose improvements to county commissioners, with possible grand jury investigation to follow.

King County Calvin Hall Stringer

Pans Land Speculators Institute Insists on Irrigation Plan

Yakima reports the sixth annual Washington Irrigation Institute opened with ambitious plans for wide irrigation and settlement of arid lands to discourage land speculation and to provide homes for returned soldiers.

Yakima Dnland Washington Irrigation Institute

Chamber backs ban on enemy reservists in U.S.A.

The Seattle Chamber of Commerce trustees approved a resolution urging Congress to prevent the return to America of German and Austrian reservists who served the central powers at the start of the war and left the country.

Seattle Chamber of Commerce Congress America Industrial Bureau The Beatie Chamber of Commerce Chamber

Heat Tolerance in Ocean Steamers Reveals Race Differences

Orientals appear immune to the extreme heat of ship furnace rooms. They endure temperatures that would quickly exhaust white workers, suggesting notable physiological differences in acclimatization and stamina in maritime labor environments.

Ames Workers Are Champ War Stamp Buyers for City

The Ames boiler shop workers lead King county in war savings stamp purchases for the year, with $25,290 total and an average of $245.66 per person. County Chairman C H Clarke says they hold the county record and likely the state record. He notes higher county participation would have met the quota sooner.

Ames King County C.H. Clarke Ames Society Clarke

Uncle Sam Sells Dead Letter Items at Auction

U S post office sale of lost and unclaimed articles opened at 2001 Second Ave. On Wednesday and Thursday articles held for over six months will be auctioned to the highest bidder. Apparel, razors, soap, leather goods, canned fruits, books, tools, towels, pillow covers, auto tires and machine parts are among items offered.

United States Postoffice Second Ave

Laxatives Bromo Quinine Box Ad Claims Relief

An old advertisement touts LAXATIVES BROMO QUININE Tablets promising relief from feverish headaches and body pains caused by a cold. The copy mentions a single product and shows packaging labeled GROVE'S signature on the box.

Grove

Mountain Climb Metaphor Sparks Retail Sale Tease

Fragmented prose links life’s climbs to a sale. A garbled promise hints at a clearance event offering savings on suits coats dresses and outerwear from a Florence shop listed in broken text. The piece reads like an ad interrupted by scattered phrases about mountains and time.

Immense I W W Trial Exhibits Read In Sacramento

In Sacramento on December 18 the federal trial of 47 alleged I W W conspirators entered a new phase as prosecutors began reading to jurors documents and propaganda seized in September raids. The defense objected to the evidentiary material, which the court said may be disclosed later if relevant. Witness Hilda Beery, a former Haywood stenographer, identified Chicago seized papers as Haywood dictations but was not allowed to address defendants during court recess.

W. W United States Hilda Beery Haywood Chicago

Vites Cured tn te 14 Daye Drugeiets refund money

PAZO OINTMENT promises a 14 day cure with money back if itching hemorrhoids or related irritation persist. Itsooths and heals, aiming for restful sleep after the first application. Price 60.

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