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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1917
Page
7
The piece declares America is pacifist at heart and will sacrifice for global peace amid threats from autocracy. It honors martyrs of peace, notes martyr nations, and asks Christ to preserve the ideal of peace on earth and good will toward men through sacrifice by American families.
Mt Rainier National Park in Washington remains a late season winter resort area with access threatened by private owners planning to cut fringe of hemlock trees along the highway. Acting director H M Albright urged federal action to protect the road corridor between Tacoma and the park, warning it would be a regretful loss if the scenic trees fall.
Widespread talk urges action as farmers sell hogs amid high costs and uncertain markets. The food administration sets a Chicago hog price at 15.50 dollars with calls for fixed corn hog food pricing to stabilize bacon and pork producers.
A collection of missives and jests referencing Hoover era policy, crime, Red Cross aid, London bombings, and tea time chatter. Notes include an arrest in Marysville, humor about prohibition, and remarks on doughnuts and coin mints. Historic quips reflect public mood and press tone of the period.
Washington December 25. The patent office shows varied oddities beyond anti submarine devices. Inventors propose a mechanical hair parting strip, a flashlight mounted safety razor, a fattening poultry feeder, an electrified cane for late outings, converting kerosene lamps to electric, word producing devices for movie writers, and washable wall paper that erases children's marks with a damp cloth.
A collage of wartime verse and satirical notes reflects on draft, volunteering, and the home front. Lines lament not being drafted, the banter of rewards for volunteers, and a judge’s remark about wine and women. Various light, clipped anecdotes punctuate the page.
In a San Francisco story, Japanese toy makers blend warlike images with peaceful gifts, using colorful playthings to foster goodwill toward the United States. The article notes Tokyo factories mass producing toys that emphasize friendliness, contrasting past militaristic depictions.
War era changes sweep France as a 24-hour clock replaces 12-hour am and pm. Observers note train timetables and daily routines improve with 13 to 24 labeling. The diagram shows converting a 12-hour watch to 24-hour use.
A letter urges the grand jury to probe police conduct in protecting auto offenders and to investigate alleged hospital and clinic conditions. The writer accuses officers of shielding culprits for payment and calls for a city cleanup and reform of the police force.
A New Yorker author Edward J. Woods 1818 C Station BE New York offers a free mailed book on conquering tobacco or snuff addiction. Reported benefits include calmness tranquil sleep clear eyes appetite digestion vigor memory and overall efficiency with reduced irritability and cravings for pipe cigar cigarette snuff or chewing tobacco.
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