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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1918
Page
7
Public notice lists mail and carrier subscription options for The Seattle Star. Rates shown include 3 months for 1.15 dollars, 6 months for 210, and 9 dollars per year outside the state. The notice mentions state and out of state pricing and a plain 600 private exchange for all departments.
The piece argues that several initiative measures failed due to insufficient public discussion and drafting flaws. It urges focusing on nonpartisanship itself while warning against riders and tying other issues to the main question. It also notes wartime stakes and a warning about German advances.
A San Francisco judge rejects Liberty Bonds as proper bail for a woman under indictment, insisting cash or bonds be offered. He asserts Liberty Bonds depress market value and warns anti Bond sentiment benefits Germany. The Kaiser’s invitation and Karl's troops are mentioned in contrast to American resolve.
A railing and prophecy tone argues for replacing wooden sleeping cars with steel or freight use. It laments wrecks like a circus train fire and calls for ending passenger traffic to reduce danger, suggesting wooden coaches be retired and repurposed. It also hints at a telegraph company vote affecting policy.
The piece praises Italy for resisting Austro German advances at the Piave and warns of renewed threats to Paris and the Channel ports. It notes Allied support from Britain France and the United States, Italy’s endurance, and shifts to wartime morale and political taunts about Kaiser Bill and the Declaration of Independence.
Maj Gen Hugh L Scott describes a day in a northern cantonment where National Army recruits wake at 6 15, drill and drill instruction follow, and evenings include lectures, non commissioned officer schools, and technical classes. The routine ends with taps as the moon watches over the barracks.
A crash report recalls the Hadley Alaska event when the Freya launch exploded after a plumber used a gasoline torch. The tale hints the blast mocked the deity Freya while noting the Telegram delivery by Western Union might have altered the sequence of actions and outcomes.
A comic scene in which Eastward visitors greet Oleo Handsome and Miles, then share grape juice at an ice cream parlor. It mentions substitutes for a king and notes air raid furniture ads in New York. A Wisconsin Democrat item jokes about a beef theft worth 3.50. Neighboring Mrs Hubbard reports a bone theft from her cupboard, sparking police notification.
A wartime call urges Americans to buy War Savings Stamps with small daily amounts, promising to deny the enemy resources. The appeal urges shoppers to purchase stamps via grocers and druggists and mail them to post offices, framing the effort as a patriotic duty. It notes government tobacco sales in Baltimore and mentions General Von Wurm and the Austrian army in a casual, nationalistic tone.
Col. J. W. Van Dusen of the army medical corps reviews doubtful physical exams for officers and enlisted men. He determines fitness for promotion or commission and handles sick leaves and discharges. He can assess Sammy remotely with full access to his case records.
A brief wartime caption promotes a patriotic chant urging support for Italy as a war effort. The fragment references a 1918 copyright and frames aid as a response to wartime crisis, noting reluctance toward war rewards while urging action.
A Seattle correspondent argues The Star mislabels Jugo-Slav fishermen as Austrians after a supreme court ruling. He cites anti-Austrian sentiment and urges correct designation and fair treatment for those serving abroad, while sending regard from Private Jack N. Johnson of Seattle to local readers.
Two young sailors, C Ray Jordan and Thos Shandle, aged 20 and 21, request letters from home or friends as they serve at the U S Naval Training Camp in Seattle Washington. A reader asks whether editors teachers and ministers should be considered non essential under the espionage act.
An observant daily routine for pregnant women emphasizes rest and sleep, open windows, gentle exercise, outdoor walks, daily bathing, loose clothing, and simple nourishing food. It warns against violent activity and overindulgence in rich or fried foods, noting persistent headaches can signal Bright's disease.
The Our Rouse in France Tobacco Fund seeks contributors at multiple Seattle area locations. Listings include: The Star offices, Second Avenue addresses, Pike Street hubs, First Avenue spots, Westlake, Union, Broadway, and various hotels and department stores. Community support channels list dozens of cigar stores and retailers across downtown and surrounding streets.
A letter encourages readers to clip a coupon from The Seattle Star to support the Our Toys in France Tobacco Fund. It explains that each dollar buys four tobacco packages, each worth 45 cents, and each package will include a postcard addressed to the donor for a message from a soldier thanking them.
The Royal Boot Shop opens in Seattle as part of Royal Shoe Company's west coast growth, with Tieburg Brothers led by Paul Tieburg expressing pride in Seattle reception and a locally composed staff. The chain operates two San Francisco, two Oakland, and one Los Angeles store.
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