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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1918
Page
7
A declarative analysis of the U.S. wartime challenge to move 3,000 miles across the Atlantic, supply a vast force, and build ships. It argues the nation achieved unprecedented feats but faced a critical shortage of tonnage, shipyards, and labor, risking disorganization without sharper efficiency and organization.
Francis quotes Henry Heney warning that the I. W. W. seek alliance with meat-packing firms and vows harsh retaliation if such ties form.
Seattle industrial leader E D Skinner of Skinner & Eddy calls for conscripting labor only if needed and urges employers to give workers fair treatment to support the war effort. He spoke at the Hippodrome to relatives of American fighting men, noting his firm’s world speed record in shipbuilding for Uncle Sam. He warned against strikes and urged tolerance between employers and employees as crucial to victory.
Ole Hanson rails at underpaid city workers arguing for fair wages amid rising living costs. He presses Seattle City Council to correct police pay below a hundred dollars monthly. The piece also notes a post election crowd and a Kaiser-related joke about German soldiers.
Von Hindenburg shows caution in the Kuselan advance avoiding a major campaign. Prisoner differences between Russian and German captures are debated as morale remains fragile and uncertain, influencing strategic choices regardless of Petrograd’s status.
A conscript writes the Star claiming he was rejected for flat feet, worked in a shipyard since December at 3.25 to 4.96 daily, is in Class A-1 with wife able to support, and asks if it is fair to be drafted after volunteering for service and seeking Marines or Navy enlistment. He urges publication of his question.
James Murphy Jr suggests Seattle transit adopt trailers to increase car output during rush hours. He argues two cars could be operated by three men, reducing labor by one quarter and improving efficiency over steam cars for Puget Sound Traction Light & Power Co.
The Star argues against dropping military salutes asserting it honors the government and all ranks from recruit to officer deserve respect to the uniform. The letter urged maintaining salutations and formal address like Mr. within army and navy culture.
Mothers urged to switch from calomel and castor oil to California Syrup of Figs for cleansing stomach liver and bowels. The ad claims gentle action, universal suitability from babies to adults, and warns against counterfeit imitation, urging purchase of the California Fig Syrup Company product.
A former promoter states he sold all interest in Painless Austin Inc and has formed United Painless Dentistea Company. He clarifies he is no longer connected, dating the severance to November 19, 1917, and notes a new address at Third Avenue and James Street.
The Star invites readers to mail questions to the Income Tar editor who will answer tax related queries. The notice teases an ongoing puzzle feature and directs participation by correspondents seeking guidance.
A compilation of Q A style guidance addressing who must file income tax returns in 1917. Scenarios include shipyard workers married with children, sales of property, labor income, residency status, ranching, animal business, and dependents. Rules hinge on net income thresholds and deductions.
An authority explains kidney and bladder irritation from uric acid. A simple treatment using four ounces of Jad Salts in water before breakfast for two to three days neutralizes urine acidity, easing burning and frequent urination. The remedy is inexpensive and widely used to treat urinary disorders.
A fragmented spoofish monologue mocks porkless days and news rituals. It references Teddy, surgeons, Pennsylvania manufacturers, United Press on peace with Austria, Berlin celebrating a Ukraine peace pact, and a jab at women fixing hair for long train rides.
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