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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1918
Page
4
City council divided over streetcar fare increase
The Seattle council debates a fare rise for streetcars with a majority prepared to fight. Assistant Counsel Meier urged immediate action in a January 16 letter, but the matter was sent to the franchise committee and no report was made, delaying action another week. R. H. Thomson chairs the franchise committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Meier
R. H. Thomson
Real Yankee Pie Priced At 3.41 In French Camp
In a French camp 38 000 miles from home American troops finally find genuine pies after days of rag meat and gravy in iron crusts. Each pie costs 3.40 dollars, but soldiers cheerfully pay 3.41. Officers hunt the soldier who diverted war flour to the bakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Solboy
High Prussian Finance and Public Welfare Rhetoric
A critical summary of Prussia’s economic policy talk. The piece alleges autocratic rulers will impose measures on their own people, promising price reductions funded by the state and war loan subscriptions. It portrays German citizens as yielding to government welfare promises while questioning motives and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Difput
Bolsheviks Unearth Old Plans by Czar’s Regime Friends
Bolsheviks reveal documents from the czar’s former government showing a long standing plan by Cousin Nicholas of Russia and Wilhelm of Prussia to purge social elements. The find is said to impress Russian German socialists, especially Wilhelm. If Germany wins, the Kaiser may back internal political forces, while Secretary Baker loses popularity, likened to a runner failing to touch second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas
Russia
Wilhelm
Prussia
War talk and reforms shuffle post in Washington
Washington gossip notes Secretary Baker and Crozier clash over ordnance reform plan. Ed R. Stettinius named new munitions director as discusses cabinet reshuffles. Thrift campaign lags in Seattle while warnings about cosmetic rouge highlight home front anxieties. A humorous jab at county commissioners accompanies the absurd punishment line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed R. Stettinius
State capitol plan under wartime economy rejected
Citizens urged to oppose spending over half a million dollars on a new Olympia capitol and to postpone improvements to the Temple of Justice. The argument claims such construction would hinder war effort by diverting materials, labor, and transportation needed for national defense. Residents are asked to write Gov. Lister at Olympia to stop the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
Temple of Justice
The
Kaiser
Uncle Sam
Sam
Lister
Capitol Building Commission
Sister
Substitute World War I Era Poem About Substitutes
A satirical poem laments widespread substitutions in German life during wartime. It mocks substitute meat flour hay money cheese honey law morals press and even religion as Kaiser Bill seeks a substitute God and Germans grow odd under strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser Bill
Nanny Etta Stake Receives Iriah Spud Order for Bravery
A young girl Nanny Etta Stake, a cook in a trench lunch room, is decorated with the Iriah Spud order for uncalled for bravery in handling edibles. The item notes praise and comments on democracy and media influence with references to film and Red Cross nurses. Seattle report dated January 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Stake
Mina Stake
Understanding Neuralgia Causes and Treatments
Neuralgia results from nerve irritation from factors such as inflamed ear canal or dental disease. Cooling, heat application, electricity, drugs, diet, and in rare cases nerve removal may be used under medical guidance.
Cascarets Pill Dossier Claims Safe Family Laxative
An advertisement promotes Cascarets as a gentle effective liver and bowel cleanser for all ages. It claims quick relief from biliousness headaches bad breath sour stomach and constipation with a candy like dose at night. It asserts safety for children and says the product moves bile and poison without griping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cross
Coal conservation tips reduce fuel waste in homes and offices
George H. Cushing offers practical coal saving methods for wartime needs. He recommends self adjusting dampers or hinged smokepipe doors to curb heat loss, costing under four dollars. In offices, keep rooms at 75 degrees with proper ventilation to avoid heat leakage. Homes should regulate furnace use with short, regular checks to maintain steady temperature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
George H. Cushing
The
Black Diamond
Twenty-two I W W arrestees released after hearing
Twenty-two of the I W W group arrested at First and Occidental avenues on January 16 were released Thursday after a hearing in Judge Gordon's court. Five others had already been released. They were charged with causing a disturbance, but the case was not proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Occidental Aves
Gordon
Renton Hosts Nicht Wi Burns Birthday Celebration
The Renton Patriotic Service Council celebrates the 159th birthday of the poet with a Grand Theatre concert on Saturday night followed by a ball at the Renton Masonic Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renton
Income Tax Puzzles Answered by The Star Editor
The Star outlines a reader Q and A column on income tax questions. It explains deducting business expenses, taxable status given wages and rents, and the need to file by March 1 with final tax due June 15. The column invites readers to mail questions to the income tax editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Federal Building
Uncle Bam
The
Star
Q—Ti
Funeral services set for Mrs. Mary A Morie
Funeral services for Mrs Mary A Morie of 2232 Eastlake Ave are scheduled Sunday at 1 pm from the Bonney-Watson chapel with interment at Mount Pleasant cemetery following the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Morie
Eastlake Ave
Bonney-Watson Chapel
Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Portrait of Lady Alexandra Heads Sussex Hospital Project
A new portrait presents Lady Alexandra as head of a Sussex hospital turned from her summer home. Her husband serves as a captain at the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandra
England
Sussex
Dental offices relocate to 608 Third Avenue corner James
A dental practice moves from the corner of Third and Pike to 608 Third Avenue at the corner of James. They claim the largest up-to-date facilities in the West with 15 year guarantees on all work. Specialization includes pyorrhea gum disease care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ave
Columbia At
Columbia
Seattle
J. Brown
D. Beatties
Colum
Third and Pike
Third Avenue
Corner James
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