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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1918
Page
4
New York on January 31 argues silk use as a patriotic duty to preserve wool for army clothing. The article notes silk coats for spring wardrobes and describes a lightweight blue topcoat with satin trim and a straw hat with braided flowers as a stylish ensemble.
Readers ask about legal remedies for problematic husbands and citizenship issues for Americans in foreign services. A letter advocated for women wearing trousers, arguing it grants freedom and practical benefits, with supporters urging a yes vote.
The letter asks if a man with a criminal record who has served time is exempt from the draft. Anxious responds that the draft includes every unincumbered man physically fit between 21 and 31. If such a drafted man commits a crime, he would face a heavy sentence in a military prison.
At a Central Labor Council meeting on Wednesday night delegates urged action on free jitneys as a transportation fix. A resolution backed the city council adopting an ordinance to allow unbonded jitneys to operate, and a Tacoma style ordinance was recommended. The Automobile Drivers union split over free versus bonded cars while the traction company faced criticism for bonding practices. A separate resolution condemned the prosecuting attorney and a deputy for actions against unbonded drivers was sent to municipal affairs.
The Seattle port commission voices opposition to proposed intraterminal switching charges sought by the Northern Pacific and other roads. They plan to appear at a Friday 10 a.m. hearing before the Public Service Commission in the Chamber of Commerce to file objections to a flat 60 cent per ton freight transfer charge. Current costs run about $3 per 30 ton car, averaging roughly $4.50 per car.
An advertising pitch touts Knowlton's Danderine as a quick inexpensive solution for dandruff itchy scalp and shedding hair. It claims hair becomes heavy soft lustrous fluffy and wavy within minutes with long term thick new growth after about two weeks.
Edwin J Brown announces a new dental office location at 106 Columbia after moving from First Ave. He states prices will not rise due to the war while aiming to grow his practice to offset higher costs. He claims to be the only Seattle dentist not increasing prices because of the war.
Excerpt from a dialogue between Margie and Donna exploring adoption as a remedy for loneliness. They discuss fear of legitimacy, the impact of parenting, and the growth from past suffering toward acceptance and strength. The passage ends with a tease for the continuation.
In Granby Massachusetts Abbie Lathrop, known as the Rat Lady, raises hundreds of rats and mice for war research. The U S government uses these animals in experiments including aviation and submarine studies, while Lathrop houses them in wire cages near her cottage and treats them as pets.
Special listing of table tumblers and goblets including six 7 4 ounce goblets at 80 cents and six 11 ounce goblets at 92.69. Note on fuel reflecting heavy metal wash hollers, stating copper offers no better value amid rising prices. Basement housewares.
An advertisement touts Qban Hair Color Restorer for gray hair, not a dye, claiming gradual restoration of youthful color. It says the product won’t rub off or stain the scalp, can be shampooed and waved, fights dandruff, and is money back guaranteed. Sold by druggists nationwide for a small price.
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