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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1919

Page

2

Ohio Soldiers Seek New Vote on Prohibition

Ohio soldiers petition for the right to vote on constitutional questions in their absence in France. The Soldiers and Sailors' league opened headquarters in Toledo and spreads to Cincinnati Cleveland and Youngstown. Petitions require rank and military organization. the movement aims at statewide prohibition, with past drives facing hostility from locals.

Star N. BB. A Toledo Ohio France Cincinnati Cleveland Youngetown Soldiers and Sailors’ League

China Foreign Trade Growing Despite War 14 Percent Rise

Special report from Peking notes China’s foreign trade rose 14 percent last year led by imports. Cotton goods led gains with over 23 million dollars, imports from Japan replaced British shipments, and U.S. exports fell. Flour and gasoline surged despite frontline shortages and opium imports reached about six million dollars annually.

N. FE. A Peking China Japan America Shanghai

Mrs. Gertrude Gibbons to be freed after grand jury decline

In Los Angeles on January 17, Gertrude M. Gibbons, jailed for over a month on a murder charge in her husband Frank Gibbons death, will gain her freedom today as the district attorney confirms the grand jury, including five women, refused to indict.

Los Angeles Gertrude M. Gibbons Frank Gibbons Womsen

Confessing the Oullia Board Trick and a Moral Slump

The narrator admits a lapse in truthfulness amid secret service schemes and an urge to hide the ouija trick from Chrys. He plans to tell Chrys the full tale, fearing her reaction but recognizing deceit has compounded. He resolves to reveal the episode after a period of contemplation.

Elolee Chrys Dr. Certeis Secret Service Ouija Force Eloise Chrys Shewan Spain

A Haunted Room Wing and a Lab of Belief

In a tense exchange, Jane argues Eloise’s flu quarantine and a spoken theory about a Ouija séance. Chrys remains convinced Eloise served as a medium while Jane seeks scientific grounding. The narrator notes siblings Bob and Chrys share a stubborn streak when an obsession takes hold.

Janet Chrys Eloise Mother Lorimer Mia. Chapin Jane Elaine Spain Bob Heaven Earth Europe

Rheumatism Advice From Esteemed Authority

A well known authority urges prevention of rheumatism through warm clothing kept feet dry and avoidance of exposure. He adds to avoid meat and drink plenty of good water as part of health guidance.

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