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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1917
Page
10
Hard labor was imposed on 1231 men who defied the federal registration law last month with 117 receiving year sentences. Capt. Ira C. Brown, head of recruiting for the U S Army Ambulance Corps in the Northwest, says 15 men are needed in Seattle and 19 in Tacoma.
A narrator describes wasteful dining in Seattle hotels amid war shortages. He notes Americans squander food while allies face shortages, observing a couple ordering lavishly as the starving reach abroad. The piece critiques overeating and recalls rationing pressures.
A pledge card invites individuals to join the Food Administration in Washington in a home food conservation program. It asks for name address household size occupation and whether a cook is employed, with directions to mail to the Food Administrator to receive free instructions and a household tag.
A Seattle hotel tour highlights wartime food waste and conservation efforts. D'Hoedt explains smaller portions and careful sorting of leftovers while grease from frying meat is repurposed for soap. The Star backs the Woman's Army Against Waste and Hoover's call urging housewives to join.
James Duncan, arbitrator for street car workers, says arbitration suits their cause and can convince a third arbiter, responding to Leonard of the traction company who states arbitration will be demanded. Duncan notes conferences may have reduced need, while the company notes many green motormen and a driver shortage. Assistant Secretary Wirdsor says trainee men join the union once proficient. he doubts training ties to the strike.
Upper Main Floor offers a Morning Special Sale of Summer-style Silk Coats from stock. Belts, large collars, deep cuffs with various lining options. Sizes 34 to 46 in Navy Gold Copper Blue Gray Apple Green and Black. Regular prices range 19.50 to 45.00, special Saturday until noon at 15.00.
A compact ad lists various toiletry and personal care items with prices. Includes Vegetal Violette and Silas 65c perfumes, Drucker’s Revelation Tooth product, Eversweet deodorant, Woodbury’s facial soap and cream, White Lily toilet tissue, Tintex coloring, and multiple 25c to 290¢ price points.
Joseph Grusczynski, welcomed on Americanization Day at Woodland Park, says a Star reporter did not interview him. The Star is seeking the man who pretended to be Mr. Grusczynski.
Miss Kathyrn Williams daughter of J C Williams of Seattle wed Frederick A Schaefer of Honolulu in a Thursday night ceremony in Spokane. The couple’s families and local witnesses attended the ceremony reported by United Press Leased Wire.
William Lyon, an actor in Edinburgh, wagered he could repeat the entire Daily Advertiser during the next day’s rehearsal. Despite being drunk the night before, he succeeded in the recital.
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