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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1918
Page
7
A reader warns against spreading rumors during war, urging simple proof and personal knowledge. The piece links rumor proliferation to national discontent and suggests sweeping away rumors with responsible actions, noting wages and shipyard issues as context for patriotic conduct.
In this wartime reflection the piece argues that readers must give their all in service and self denial, not relying on titles or fame to judge worth. It references Edmund Vance Cooke joining the editorial staff and notes a broad call to support the war effort and civic labor. It cites figures on coal and food shipments to Europe and names Vanderlip, J. Ogden Armour, and Louis Post as voices on national duty.
Snippets mix political jabber and social quips as readers joke about election leads, garden timelines, and war era life. Vignettes cover Caldwell Casey bets, Liberties song, a jail elevator tease, a Victory pie, 1917 1918 gardens, bandit tricks, city knitting plans, and Kaiser barbs.
Advertises Brownatone as a sulfur free hair stain that instantly tints hair to brown or black. Claims no lead mercury or coal tar compounds and offers samples for 10c plus shade preference. Sold in two sizes 6c and 1.15, via Gresecr's and Kenton Pharmacal Co Covington KY.
A wartime column notes American soldiers in France displaying politeness and resilience. It contrasts French patriotism with American steadiness, praising Franco-American goodwill, the courage of French women, and the soldiers’ conduct while promising further reflections on their experiences.
The Elders Sanitarium at 606 Main St St Joseph Mo publishes a free book showing the deadly effect of the tobacco habit and how it can be banished in one to five days at home. Men with over 60 years of use report success and health improvements as the method banishes desire for tobacco in all forms. Send name and address to obtain a copy.
A voice argues that Russia faces famine and transport collapse under the Bolsheviks, blaming ruined railways and mismanagement. It urges world sympathy for wartime Russian suffering and warns that without internal German reform the revolution’s damage could be immense.
The writer notes a four year old with low flesh and concern about health. The response says lean by itself is not a problem if the person is healthy and not suddenly losing weight, and that being light after 30 is not a disadvantage if health remains good.
The next regular meeting of Company D auxiliary to the 161st United States Infantry, formerly Second Washington, will be held in the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday March 5 at 8 p.m. This company is expected to discuss upcoming events and member duties.
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