Thrift Stamps Backed by War Bond Hope
A wartime appeal urges buying Thrift Stamps as a safe investment that earns interest. The promotion frames savings as a practical way to undermine the Kaiser and support the war effort.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1918
Page
7
Men for Our Cargo Ships Urge Support for Merchant Marines
The United States ship board calls for volunteers to crew cargo ships essential to war effort. With 500 000 American boys abroad and more waiting, officials urge Americans to back the merchant marine by serving or buying Thrift Stamps, stressing ships, crews, and trade needed to aid Allies and homefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Shipboard
France
Six Cent Fare Debate Aims to Ease Seattle Transit
Public service commissioners consider a six cent fare to relieve congestion in Seattle streetcars. Critics question whether increased revenue will flow to the company as cars remain crowded and crews short. The debate centers on whether the extra penny would fund more cars and operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Public Service
Trac
German Mind and Fuel Orders Discussed by Senator
A Senator questions the effect of fuel orders on German readers arguing the German mind shifts with war rhetoric. The piece suggests German autocratic thinking regards offices and industry as wartime assets and notes high coal costs in New York tied to miners and seasonal demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
In It War Time Women Rise to Service and Debate
A reflective piece on youth, aging, and feeling left out contrasts with wartime cheer as women join Red Cross, bake meatless meals, and embrace active public roles. It notes Republican complaints about Wilson and ends with a grim image of Petrograd’s bread and horse meat in an aristocratic sandwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
United States
Washington
Wilson
Doc Garfield
Petrograd
Indiana Editor Urges Liberty Bonds for Con Science Money
An Indiana editor urges readers to invest their con science money into Liberty Bonds and argues that the editor’s influence could help swing the next Liberty Loan with state effort and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Syracuse man seeds power for street cars via singing method
A Syracuse man proposes a method where singers supply the propulsion for street cars though few specifics are given. The note hints at testing elsewhere such as Seattle and playfully questions crosstown ideas. The piece also mentions fashion tips from the National Shoe Retailers association and ends with a prompt to register to vote for the next mayor, urging early registration.
Dire Earth Disturbances Foretold By Noted Astronomer
Oakland on January 20, Professor Albert FP Porta a notable astronomer claims earthquakes and volcanic eruptions can be predicted by planetary motions and sunspots. He argues three seismic periods will hit February from February 2 to 5, 9 to 10, and 22 to 28, affecting the Mediterranean, Adriatic, Pacific Coast, Alaska, Central America, and beyond. He cites sunspot activity and planetary configurations as the mechanism and says he has charted impending events for 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Cal
Guatemala
Mts Lassen
Vesuvius
Central American
Mediterranean
Adriatic
Haly
Greece
Asia Minor
Pacific
Central
Europe
Alaska
Pacific Coast
Central America
Japan
Venus
Mathematica
War Moves By J W T Masoz Analyzed In U P Dispatch
United Press analysis from New York discusses unrest among German Rheinish industrial workers. It links protests to food shortages and wage erosion in munitions hubs, noting potential government fear of socialist influence and risk of social disruption during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. T. Masoz
The
United Press
New York
Rheinish
Germany
Scheidermann
Dr. Ebert
Hertling
Berlin
Socialista
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
Advert warns headaches from a cold will end after taking a dose every two hours for a total of three. It claims to unclog nostrils, stop discharge, relieve headache and feverish symptoms, and cost only a few cents at any drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pape
Mectanics
Third Ave
Glass of Hot Water Before Breakfast a Splendid Habit
A health note urges drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to flush out previous day’s wastes from stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims cleansing improves appetite and daily well being, noting a quarter pound suffices for biliousness constipation stomach issues and rheumatism.
Garbage incineration advised for winter homes
The article explains burning garbage in winter using stoves, furnaces, steam plants, hot air furnaces, and chimney incinerators. It notes dangers of odors if not burned with drafts open and describes constructing a chimney incinerator with gas connection and pilot light for efficient disposal.
Colyum Ralph Surprises Us in Mirthful Ramble
A satirical colyum notes Ralph Horrhan’s mayoral race statement omitting the Red Crome while quipping on local quirks from Fisher Minnesota to Renton and Georgetown. It jokes about river conditions, prison opinions, and substitute wheat prices with tongue in cheek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Horrhan
Fisher, Minn
Red
Renton
Hug Kelly
Georgetow
Doc Snyder
Critics blame officials for coal shortages in harsh winter
In a reader letter Mossman argues that government officials caused coal shortages by discouraging stockpiling and failing to ensure supply. He laments widespread suffering in big cities as trains halted and freight piled up, while officials remain comfortable.
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the Star
H. A. Mossman
D. O
Soap Lake
Wash
Young Women's War Fund Thanks The Star
Mrs A B May Er Stewart signs a gratitude note praising The Star for generous coverage of the National Young Women's Christian Association War Fund Campaign. She commends the paper’s steadfast patriotism and ample space given to campaign material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mditor the Star
National Young Women's Christian Association
A. B
ER. Stewart
Simple weight loss method with korein drops and light activity
A historical advertisement promises easy fat reduction without starvation or hard exercise. It promotes chewing food, fresh air, and daily drops of korein oil buttons, claimed harmless and effective for trimming pursy abdomen, double chin, and overweight limbs. It cites noticeable weekly results and a buoyant feeling after treatment.
Embroidery Materials Sold At Low Yard Prices
Broken lots of facings and insertions offered below cost. Swiss embroidery edging and insertions sold at 3 cents per yard. Wash cotton bobbinet now 30 cents per yard. White bobbinet 42 inches wide priced at 50 cents per yard.
Shop Early Boys Corduroy Pants and Men’s Shirts Sale
Cleveland store offers boys corduroy pants in brown, sizes 6 to 17 years, priced 98 cents per pair to clean up for inventory. Men’s shirts and pajamas labeled slightly soiled priced 50 cents each with values to $2.50.
Kilmer Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a gentle herbal medicine that strengthens kidneys and aids bladder and urinary troubles. It claims immediate notice of benefit, urges a trial, and offers a sample bottle for ten cents with Seattle Star listed as the reference.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Seattle Star
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