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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1918
Page
7
The message promotes thrift through small deposits starting at 25 cents, promising interest from Uncle Sam on savings. It encourages readers to begin saving to receive government interest on deposits.
Washington reports a Senate committee will probe the land movement practicalities with a bill aiding soldiers and dependents. Analysts warn cash for starting farms is a likely obstacle as many lands remain unimproved and army pay lags behind civilian life, urging broader peacetime preparation.
The article predicts Mars will dominate in 1918 as the god of war while Venus, goddess of love, will follow, signaling possible peace prospects. It suggests this pairing could bring progress, especially for women, as Venus softens Mars’s warlike energy and advances in women’s roles may occur worldwide.
Uncle Sam will need 100000 men and 12000 officers for a growing U S merchant marine. Seattle sits at the center of this push with new hulls and world-wide merchant ships to follow. The University of Washington offers a free engineering school and a navigation program will start with night classes in the Henry building. Young men may explore merchant marine opportunities by contacting the officials in the Stuart building. Tired Sammies sleeping in vacant rooms reflect the era's prohibition era strains.
Article notes Seattle school teachers petitioning the school board for raises as the city struggles to attract and retain qualified educators. Meanwhile other items discuss international diplomacy and domestic protests in a clipped, period-voice montage.
A fragment describes an old audience at a cinema with titled seats and spoiled chatter. It mentions out loud caption readers and a group of so called high brow talkers in giltedge editions. The piece jokes about their pretensions and noisy behavior.
Portland hosts Seattle in an ice hockey game filled with fervent fans. About 3,000 spectators packed the arena through 46 minutes of action amid standing crowds and clamor. The clipping also notes editorial asides and various wartime and local notices.
The article notes aging impairs bowel action and urges regular activity. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild effective laxative, available in drug stores for fifty cents, with a free trial bottle by mailing to Dr W B Caldwell, Monticello Illinois.
Zurich Volksrecht reports rising German boldness against Prussian control amid Wilson peace terms. It cites hundreds of young men resisting conscription, revolutionary clubs and socialist publications. Kiel, Hamburg and Hanover scenes show soldiers mutiny and fraternization, with authorities responding harshly.
The Berlin publication quotes a speech by H Hirech denouncing Prussian rule and urging the destruction of Prussia. It asserts the old Prussia oppressed the people and caused the war, calling for a new order where lords and slaves no longer exist and vowing continued struggle until Prussia lies in ruins.
A cooperative study by the health department and the American Museum of Safety examined 1,744 food handlers from 44 041 clinic and 83 000 private physician assessments. Among cooks and bakers there were notable heart disease and digestive issues, with tuberculosis and blood poisoning found in limited cases.
Jan 14 in San Francisco C. gs. Pick, arrested as a slacker, said at the federal building Uncle Sam caused his failure to obtain a registration card. He blamed a June Seattle fight involving U W W sailors aboard the U S New Orleans and said they were discharged and barred from registering.
James McConahey C A will present an audience oriented lecture on income tax problems and auditing. The program is under the University of Washington extension division with the first meeting Monday evening in room 1044 Henry building at 7230 University extension division.
Basil M. Manly argues geography determines German air raid success. He notes London lies 139 miles from Zeebrugge, mostly over water, limiting detection and response time, while Paris is 75 miles from Germany with rapid French and British mobilization and heavy anti-aircraft defenses, making Paris harder to strike effectively. He emphasizes terrain and distances shape outcomes.
A firm promotes a perfect system for handling real estate escrows and closing transactions. The message positions reliable management of funds and smooth title transfer for buyers and sellers seeking efficient settlement processes.
Tacoma January 14. An important policy announcement toward alien enemies and their activities in Tacoma and the state was expected late today from the state council of defense meeting here. With Chairman Suxzalio presiding the council met an executive session devoted to cooperation with government officials and protection from spies.
A Seattle reader argues rent remains cheaper than ownership, citing a seven room house rented at 26 dollars a month, purchase cost of 4500 dollars, yearly taxes of 70 dollars, painting costs, and insurance, calling ownership a losing investment.
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