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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1919
Page
7
The Star affirms unwavering support for Americanism and American methods over Bolshevik approaches. It pledges to fight to protect ballot rights, prevent a general strike driven by labor syndicalists, and sustain a patriotic stance for Seattle, Washington, and the United States.
The notice lists circulation and subscription figures for the Seattle Star and related services, including mailing options within Washington and outside the state, with monthly and yearly pricing, carrier terms, and publication handling details. It notes the paper’s registration as second class matter and provides postal office and office contact cues.
In Cal said to be forming a municipal band to soothe tourists and boost civic morale. The Daily Union notes a fifty piece ensemble in action under a director, praising expressive performances over mere renditions.
A discussion of the origin of the baker's dozen from historical weight laws in Brittany. The piece notes bakers historically added an extra loaf to avoid underweight accusations and suggests the public belief in this practice has faded as weights and measures modernize.
A satirical voice laments gas shortages as a general strike frees auto and motorcycle lovers. The piece mocks policy, cites reforms, and mocks figures from Syracuse to Chicago and Ohio while poking at labor, tobacco, and prohibition themes. The tone is playful yet pointed about social changes.
Fragmentary wartime tally lists US military losses including killed in action, died of wounds died of non combat causes and missing in action. The legible figures show thousands of personnel with entries such as died in action and missing in action among the totals.
The War Department casualty records show Private Orvnt C. Auburn and Private Frank T. Reid listed as wounded with kin details. Includes next of kin names and addresses in Seattle Tacoma and Spokane, plus other listed personnel.
C Lyon reports in Germany the Junker class resists admitting defeat and plots to restore military rule. He notes Hindenburg and Groener acknowledge defeat, while thousands of soldiers desert, families starve, and the Junkers seek power to revive old militarism.
Dr Stolzle argues that faith works when it fosters kindness and personal growth. He notes how war era women gain purpose caring for animals and hopes this compassionate instinct endures after the conflict. The piece links belief, self esteem, and social duty to everyday conduct.
Citizens applaud recent Star editorials praising the paper’s stance during a tense period. Letters from J R Gray and R C Erskine endorse the front page editorials and thank the publication for guidance and influence.
Social service workers in Gary push a reform to require three weeks notice before marriage. They cite Crown Point elopements by Chicagoans and failing marriages as justification for a proposed bill in the current legislature.
Bids for the sale of property of the United States Spruce Production Corporation valued at 10 000 000 close February 15. The sales board anticipates thousands of proposals from across the United States and Canada arriving at the Yeon building in Worthing.
A jumble of lines recounts a night out and various antics. The speaker notes missing details and incompletely recalls events involving Susan, Gertrude, a suffragist, a surgeon, and pranks. The piece ends with a dry fountain pen and an unfinished sequence.
Tacoma Metal Trades council strike committee asks Lieut. Gov. Hart to act during Lister's absence and to remove officials not legally elected. Gov. Lister says he will stay informed and make decisions, and notes he has appointed two advisers for routine affairs while remaining in close touch with major state matters.
In San Francisco on February 8, about 1,500 machinists walked out after employers refused a Saturday half holiday and the Macy award basic wage of 86.40 a day plus retroactive pay from October 14. Eighty-five independent machine shops halted operations. In Lawrence, Massachusetts, Feb 7, the first textile strike death occurred when Biaggio Ventura, 41, was shot by an unknown man as production could not be maintained on current wages and copper demand.
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