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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1918
Page
7
A writer describes French women in munitions plants turning out vast tonnages daily while juggling motherhood in hospital nurseries. The piece notes fatigue and fear among workers, their mourning dress, and asks if America will accept similar sacrifice.
A letter argues Congress must end secrecy in federal tax collection. It warns that October brings the worst law making, creating unpredictable assessments and potential over or under collection. Shippers face hidden rates and forbidden disclosures while the Internal Revenue Office enforces secrecy. The writer criticizes the constant return of officials to Washington.
A scanned column mixes a critique of insanitary jail conditions with a rapid-fire sequence of society items. It mentions the grand jury report on ventilation and crowding, then shifts to brief notes on Thrift Stamp drives, Seattle traffic lines, congress, theft on Capitol Hill, sabotage snubs, fishing and coal trains, and a New Jersey man’s suicide prophecy.
A nostalgic verse about a coal bucket in a shed invoking childhood memories. The speaker recalls the battered galvanized bucket that waited daily to be filled before boiling tea, praising simple chores over modern pastimes and noting copyright 1918 by the Newspaper Enterprise Association.
The Star editor praises the newspaper's daily inclusion of notices and posters related to the War Savings campaign. He expresses satisfaction and sincere appreciation and believes the publicity will aid the campaign.
The City Chairman of the War Savings Committee thanks supporters and confirms ongoing efforts to raise funds through War Savings Certificates and Thrift Stamps. Reginald H. Parsons signs the notice inviting continued public participation.
Capt Richard Haigh of the British army testified to the senate military affairs committee that German soldiers have lost their God Almighty air and show a yellow streak. He noted bitter feeling between Bavarians and Prussians and confirmed Germans remain disciplined despite fatigue.
J D Lewman chairman of the foreign trade bureau calls for rapid postwar trade planning. He urges abandoning the old method and speeding handling of America's foreign commerce, noting Chamber projects for expanding Heurges steamship routes from the port to Siberia Dutch East Indies Australia and South America.
Dr. Thomas Franklin Kane was elected president of the University of North Dakota at Grand Forks to succeed PF McVey who resigned. He previously led the University of Washington from 1902 to 1910 and Olivet College in Michigan since 1916. Kane arrived in 1900 as Latin and literature professor and became acting president in 1902 before full presidency.
Jan 23 report from Camp Lewis Tacoma describes how the U S Army screens recruits for fitness. Doctors test lungs hearts nerves and minds to discharge the unfit and reassign or treat those who can serve. Officers and men failing standards face boards, courts martial, or a so called benzine council for dismissal with honor.
Advert appears to tout Pape's Diapepsin as a universal stomach remedy. It claims rapid relief from indigestion, dyspepsia, heartburn, and sour stomach within minutes, and promotes a fifty cent case as a valuable home staple for upset stomachs.
A fragmented colyum recalls a December to January tale of vows to quit smoking weed, a bet, and nervous tension. The speaker laments the ten day drag and the unresolved tension as the resolution and consequences unfold.
Hank Randall buys Chas Green's talking machine for his soda car as the 2 16 interurban car halts at Main et platform. Power outage spurs downtown wandering and window displays. Druggist Mealy sells postcards stamps and hot chocolate while Fred the shoe shiner profits from delayed travelers.
The 66th German infantry regiment from Westphalia, tied to Count Bulow, was soundly beaten by French troops, yielding 700 prisoners. A wartime song boasts German bravado and invincibility, referencing Lippe and Teutoburg as sources of courage amid recent losses at Vaurains farm and Donnowiltz.
P Mazzone, jailed last week by dry squad officers on distilling alcohol charges, has been released after producing United States government permits. He leads the Flora company, producers of soft drinks tonics and perfumes.
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