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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1916
Page
7
Clarence Axman explains that English serves as the common business language in Japan, while signs and services adapt to non Japanese speakers. The piece humorously notes ice delivery, bilingual station signs, mixed English phrases, and a mismanaged carriage delay leading to a twelve mile ride in chairs.
London reports Britain supplies the bulk of boots for allied troops. Government orders demand 9,000,000 feet of upper leather for Cossack boots and 7,000,000 feet for soldiers footwear. Leather shipments must be completed before cold weather, forcing use of all market stock.
Denver officials say the municipal woodpile program is over as no applicants sought work this year. Prohibition is blamed for ending the one dollar a day or groceries program for the jobless. The note mentions vacant wings in the city jail and penitentiary since the dry era began.
A compact note highlighting the value of checking The Star’s classified ads. Readers are urged to scan the listings for deals, job notices, and local offerings across categories.
Paula recalls Earnest Lawton as selfish yet capable of good, detailing his jealousy after a supper with Jeff. He writes a remorseful, poetic apology promising to change if she forgives him, while Margie notes his attempt to win back Paula with humble, loving words. (To be continued)
Rio de Janeiro December 25 Chief of Police Aurelino Leal endorses Deputy Barroso's bill to bar mutilated European war veterans from entering Brazil. He argues once disabled veterans are useless and harmful, unsuitable for new countries as workers.
Mrs. Edward Banning of Gompleton Staten Island rejoices as her son William Stevenson, a sailor on the San Diego now in the Pacific, is found after 21 years. She had searched since 14 years ago after her divorce and a second husband’s death. Secretary Daniels of the Navy facilitated the reunion, and Stevenson writes daily, having learned languages and taught the ship’s school while earning prizes in gunnery.
Dec 1. By Mail. A Western Canadian battalion relies on its brain mascot Kitchener while living in dugouts on the western battle front. The item notes the unique role of the mascot amid frontline conditions.
A dramatic World War II style scene describes soldiers named Bitch and Kitch digging trenches as winter signals approach. Bitch teaches the soldiers the art of digging while Kitch vanishes below the surface, leaving the battalion to press on with the weather turning.
New York December 25 Police Commissioner Woods arranged a Christmas tree for the citys poor children. One tree was placed at every station house with officers, some dressed as Santa Claus to bring cheer to ragged boys and girls who would otherwise have no Christmas.
Houston Missouri reports Aroostook County Maine becomes the richest county in the United States as potato prices jump from 75 cents to about 5 a barrel. The county sees daily inflows near 100000 and Houston rises to the country’s second wealthiest town behind Brookline.
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