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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
8
Readers discuss a family with three children surviving on a $100 monthly salary. Advice totals split 60 percent living costs 20 percent savings 10 percent charity education and 10 percent recreation. Writers emphasize waste reduction thrift stamps and investing in government bonds to support war efforts while stressing practical diet and frugality.
A man explains how he allocates his $100 monthly pay to thrift stamps and Liberty bonds. He saves $80 to $100 monthly, with $20 to $30 more for stamps, while supporting a family of four. He gardens long hours, raising crops to reduce costs and maintain comfort.
Petrograd dispatch from February 2 reports Bolsheviks push a win or surrender policy to peace with Germany and hope revolts in Romania or central powers will alter the course. They aim to involve Liebknecht and Otto Bauer as Russian representatives in Berlin and Vienna after the war. Communication cuts by Germans hamper Smolny news. officials dispute responsibility. Negotiations’ status unclear as central powers strike unfolds.
Ole Hanson addressed a large Weert Seattle high school gathering urging approval of a $60,000 Firlands TB hospital expansion to boost capacity and save lives. He noted personal stakes and referenced past political actions on local race tracks, with Dr. B J Brown and Thomas Horner accompanying him. Also reported: Swiss cattle prices from a recent sale.
Washington February 7. President Wilson seeks unprecedented powers to reorganize the government and coordinate war effort as Congress considers his plan. The Shipping Board forms an interallied transportation panel to speed troop and supply moves to France. Secretary McAdoo proposes a 500 million dollar debt certificate issue with 4 percent interest, the second Liberty loan launch.
Two alien enemies were taken into custody after registration statements. Arthur Kurth reported travel to Mill Creek British Columbia since the war declaration. Frank Krause said he entered the United States via Mexico. Federal authorities will conduct an investigation.
George H Reuf and Teddy Rheiner, noted boxers, have signed two thirds of their company to the YMCA Bibble drive at Camp Lewis. Members pledge to read the Testament provided by the association to soldiers. The boxers’ record surpasses any YMCA secretary in camp.
Feature on several navy-blue outfits with contrasting satin faces and collars. Includes a Poiret twill tunic with white satin trim priced $35, a bolero modification in navy Serge with Ameri can-beauty satin lining priced $35, and a Tricotine business frock with white satin collar and vest priced $35. Second figure noted.
Monthly report shows 7495 surgical dressings made by Station B workers on the third floor. A call goes out for more volunteers to build reserves for base hospitals at the front. Free materials and full particulars provided at the station.
The Domestic Rug Section offers a large assortment of Axminster rugs in popular sizes and Oriental designs. Prices range from 3.50 for small mats to 45.00 for large 9 by 12 pieces, with many mid sizes and color options available. Second Floor.
The article profiles Battery B, 346th Field Artillery, known as Cox's Fighters, at Camp Lewis Tacoma. It describes their Mission District roots in San Francisco, rough training, boxing culture, and fierce esprit de corps that replaced rigid discipline with mutual loyalty. Three underweight soldiers cried when discharged, and Capt Cox fostered pride, unity, and readiness to fight.
Petrograd reports thousands of war prisoners are starving due to transport disorganization. Officials fear an uprising as Commissioner Mentzikovsky refuses to bear consequences. Efforts to move supplies and prisoners fail from train facility shortages.
War needs drive port expansion, says President Co. FE. Remsberg. He notes bond issue to cover interest and expenses must be put to voters at the fall election.
Charles Hebbard federal food administrator for Washington announced substitutes for wheat flour shall be sold at not more than a reasonable advance over the actual purchase price. Profiteers cannot raise flour prices.
W A Carter, head of the Brotherhood of Enginemen and Firemen, is appointed director of the division of labor under the government railroad administration. Director General McAdoo announced the move and pledged to retain most temporary staff. The amended railroad bill due for House passage Friday aims to shield smaller lines by routing less important freight away from main routes.
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