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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1918
Page
3
Postwar migration saw Germans settle border districts and rename locales. British colonists in nearby sections oppose unfamiliar toponyms like Bertin and similar names, complicating mail delivery and local identity.
A letter from a crew member aboard U-105 captured at Harwich disputes German patriotism. He cites class fault lines, suffering of the poor, and a breakdown of loyalty as the war collapsed, blaming the leading classes and noting discontent and disorder across Germany.
Berne report recalls a Swiss journalist on a US tour who seeks style tips from an American hero. He is told to buy ready-made clothes in New York and let the bellhop press them nightly, a notion the journalist fears would ruin his trousers.
From a census of Siberia and Manchuria the report notes Japanese colonization. It lists 4000 in Vladivostok 200 at Nivolsk 439 at Habarovak 2360 at Harbin and hundreds in smaller towns with a note of ongoing settlement.
Special report notes the Krupp works long tied to Germany military power will convert after six decades to textile production employing about 250000 workers. The move aims to curb future German military power and shift to peaceful goods.
Special to The Star by N. Eb. Ad London reports Wessels plans equipping mail ships with airplanes to speed letters between America and Europe. A liner from New York would drop a seaplane 300 to 400 miles west of the Irish coast to deliver mail in London within hours, saving about 24 hours. A return voyage could follow the same route, and enthusiasm foresees letters reaching New York four days after posting in London.
The piece praises distinctive fashion and fresh styles with recent arrivals. It highlights comprehensive reductions at current prices and describes two Lyons Velvet Turbans: a navy blue Turban priced at $10.00 trimmed with Marine Fur, and a second navy and sand hackle brimed hat at $15.00 featuring navy velvet crown.
Keck, reputedly the largest native reindeer stockman in Alaska, died from influenza. His herd numbered between 1,600 and 2,000 head. W. T. Lopp, head of Alaska’s division of education, says the flu waning in the North country and reports on influenza vaccine uptake among Alaska Natives.
Theo Earle headlines an Elks benefit concert at the Metropolitan theatre Saturday night to aid fatherless children of France. Seats are selling as the fund swells with expected full house. George H Bouckaert manages the event with A P Adame leading the band. This will be Earle’s last Seattle appearance of the year.
Special to The Star reports the construction of a motor road between Tokio and Yokohama is nearing completion as of December 27. The project accelerates transport between the two cities and promises improved transit for commerce and travel.
Mark M. Jackson of Syracuse New York shares his home remedy tale after recovering from rheumatism. He offers to send free advice to any sufferer who writes his address, urging readers to benefit from his experience without paying any money.
London reports food prices 133 percent higher than in 1914. November saw a 20 percent rise in fresh eggs while fish and potatoes are the only foods noted to have declined.
Washington reports a wartime surge of women into U S railroads with about 100000 now employed in 99 occupations from cleaning to heavy mechanical work. Miss Pauline Goldmark cites three rules: limited hours, suitable conditions, and equal pay for equal work.
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