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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1917
Page
7
The passage notes Gov. Rogers died on December 26 1901 while serving a second term and being one of the few elected to hold two terms. It also mentions Gov. Lister as another figure, and an advertisement urging watch repair by Haynes and a note about the Liberty theatre.
The appeal urges joining the Red Cross to support the war effort. Members receive a window poster and encouragement to recruit others. A Red Cross benefit performance at the Coliseum is set for next Monday as the drive extends beyond the year end.
United Press reports Madame Kathleen Parks introduces the autochir a mobile rapid response hospital system. It combines five motor units with a surgical operating car radio X ray and emergency tents plus an inland waterway hospital steamer to follow battles and boost survival for wounded soldiers in France and Belgium.
Seattle flour mills adjust production to meet a government order restricting patent flour to not more than 5 percent. The change requires only grading adjustments and will not raise prices or affect employment. New flour will be less white, with stronger gluten, and mill feed prices are cut to aid the food administration.
Report from national headquarters notes continued drive across states in divisions for the Red Cross Christmas membership campaign ending this week. It cites a total of 13,900,000 new members announced Christmas Eve.
Mothers urged to have children’s teeth examined before school resumes. A 14 year old’s decayed but permanent first molar was saved on examination, illustrating the value of early dental care. Bring your child in for a cheerful estimate.
Surgeon General Gorgas reports lower weekly death rates in National Guard camps and the national army. Pneumonia remains the major killer with numerous new cases across divisions. Mumps outbreaks appear in both National Guard and national army camps while overall health conditions improve except in several divisions.
County officials announce a special election mid next year to approve additional funding for roads and bridges. Prosecuting Attorney Lundine says emergency warrants cannot be issued and funds must be exhausted before calling a new appropriation. The 1918 budget earmarks 200000 for roads and bridges, but flood damage of about 160000 will leave only 50000 for the year.
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