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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1917
Page
8
Advertisers urge customers to ask their Goodyear service station dealer about the Goodyear Tire Saver Kit. The brief note highlights in store inquiries as the path to securing the kit and its benefits.
British newspapers view the Edison Board as a potential turning point in the war. Editors devote large portions to American naval strength and possible aid, with experts split on many points yet praising American naval spirit and mobilization of motor boats against submarines.
Advertiser promotes a small package of Hamburg Breast Tea also called Hamburger Brust Thee. A tablespoon tea steeped in boiling water, strained, and sipped relieves congestion, opens pores, loosens bowels, and curbs a cold quickly. Fully vegetable and harmless.
Holland under neutrality strain faces a drastic deterrent plan if attacked. Officials weigh flooding the nation with six feet of water within 20 hours to deter invaders, despite long term land reclamation damage and a 50 year recovery. Queen Wilhelmina, interior minister, and the army commander hold key dam access. Holland spans 12 648 square miles with about 6 500 000 people, larger than Maryland.
Tokyo readers react with zeal as United Press reports severance of relations between the United States and Germany. Public opinion applauds Wilson’s swift action after 30 months of war while observers in Tokyo and Osaka expect Germany’s pressure to ease and potential endgame outcomes.
A U S state department official said there are no negotiations with Germany on further concessions in the U boat blockade. The statement follows wireless reports from London claiming talks were underway.
New York February 5. A lighted bomb was found in a room under Port Collector Malone's private office delaying a firefighting routine and heightening security at the custom house. Secret service men said no stranger had entered the building.
A burst of bull activity on the New York Stock Exchange carried gains at the opening, with prices advancing from fractions to over three points after a patriotic demonstration Saturday. Silk prices tumbled in Yokohama as the silk exchange suspended trading due to the dip following the Wilson Germany break. London also showed little change in early prices on first day of trading after the break with Germany.
In Portland 1,500 German born Americans held a German Red Cross benefit instead of Kaiser's birthday celebration. Only American flags adorned the hall, speeches were in English, and German songs were omitted.
Magazine publishers push subscription rates higher as white paper costs surge. Metropolitan grows from 1.50 to 2.00, Vogue from 4.00 to 5.00, McClures from 1.00 to 1.60, Cosmopolitan from 1.50 to 2.00, Hearst's from 1.50 to 2.00, McCall's from 0.50 to 0.??, Today's Housewife from 0.50 to 0.??.
The new rake head features an 80 unit spring mechanism allowing all collected material to be emptied rapidly by a back stroke. This design enhances efficiency for maintenance tasks and reduces manual unloading effort.
The article describes Berlin fearing escalation as Germany mobilizes for a decisive campaign. Americans in Berlin face potential stranding as ships halt service with plans for possible routes via Norway or Spain, while the U.S. seeks to protect citizens and property amid rising tensions and a harsh blizzard.
The article reports that the United States and Germany edge toward a state of war as tensions rise over submarine warfare. Neutral nations face pressure, with Spain and Sweden seen as pro German while Holland’s stance remains uncertain despite border forces.
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