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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1918
Page
4
A business man could profit by exchanging marks for German loans. The note suggests converting Swiss or Swedish currency into German bonds, with each mark yielding two marks in German loan value. The advice emphasizes profitable exchange opportunities across currencies.
The United States Steel Corporation did not secure an immediate ruling as the Supreme Court postponed the dissolution case to the October term. Attorneys had protested the government motion and sought delay until after the war.
After waking late from election fatigue Margaret enjoys a visit from Annie and her granddaughter Margaret Ann. A tourmaline necklace from California is gifted, nicknames surface, and Irish brogue hints flavor. The scene highlights family affection and reminiscence as Margaret recovers from a restless night.
In the United Shoe Machinery Co. case one of the anti trust suits opposition to the government’s step will be argued this week as the matter moves forward.
Washington dispatch reports potential Senate bids by two women, Anne Martin of Nevada and Jeannette Rankin of Montana, as candidates to succeed the late Francia G. Newlands. Martin helped secure Nevada suffrage and has long been a prominent Nevada politician.
Excerpts from Cynthia Grey's column provide guidance on military enlistment, naval service, legal age for contracts, class party etiquette, music performance rights, and mailing to a Lakeside unit in France. Replies reference guidance from recruiting officers and suggest practical steps for readers.
Milton Bronner reports that a three to two Reed committee vote signals a possible censure for Herbert Hoover and the food administration. The panel, split along party lines, features Reed and Vardaman against Hoover with Lodge and Jones in support, and Claus Spreckels observed quietly amid questioning.
Seattle trails in war savings, ranked 29th in the nation for stamps sold while population ranks 19th. Portland has sold three times as many stamps. State county and city war savings headquarters will move to the Lyon building, per State Director Daniel Kelleher, inviting applications to maintain selling stations.
Seattle patrolman Jack Wolford of the city police force since August 21 was arrested Tuesday and placed in military custody at Fort Lawton. He reportedly failed to report to his local draft board for Camp Lewis with the first quota after being made a patrolman the day he was to report. Wolford, a temporary patrolman for a month, was taken from his home at 235 Seventh Ave North by Deputy Sheriff Starwich.
Federal authorities say six men were arrested Monday in San Francisco for operating a bootlegging ring that shipped liquor into dry territory. The operation was mainly based in Oregon.
London reports a complete and amicable government union Labour agreement on British manpower. The plan includes raising exemption ages in essential industries from 25 to 32 and moving workers from luxury to essential trades with regulated female labor limits. Also notes a mining shipyard accident.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets marketed as a gentle laxative remedy for chronic constipation and torpid liver. The ads claim no calomel, a mild effect, and promise regular bowels with one or two tablets at bedtime. Prices listed as 10c, 25c, and 5c per box.
A vintage ad touts Pape s Cold Compound as a fast answer to grippe and severe colds. It claims to open congested passages, stop nasal discharge, relieve headache and feverishness, and costs only a few cents at any drug store.
A Russian official said Lloyd George’s speech on Russia’s war aims came too late. He argued the Bolsheviks would not have seized power if Britain and the Allies had stated aims earlier when Kerensky sought support. The official contends Kerensky’s government might have remained in place and Russia would have entered the war.
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