Britain warns on submarine threat and cargo losses
The British admiralty reports 30 cargo ships over 1 600 tons sunk by U boats last week while noting missing figures for ships under 1 000 tons and total tonnage. Lord Devonport urges vigilance as Washington officials acknowledge the danger and call for massive new shipbuilding to keep Britain and allies supplied.
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France
Italy
Russia
America
Democracy in Russia Votes for Immediate Offensive
The National Council of Soldiers and Workers in Petrograd votes unanimously to begin offensive action at once showing Russia under democratic control. The piece lauds Russia's move as a lesson for American pacifists and radicals urging unity and action in support of the war effort.
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Workmen's
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East
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America
Belgian gratitude echoes in Seattle after relief work
Baron Moncheur of Belgium praised the relief commission for saving Belgians from famine and aiding in the war effort. He asserted Belgium’s bravery and devotion, noting the nation’s fight to defend honor against Prussian aggression and to prove that might is not right. The statement underscores deep gratitude from Belgium toward America and its people.
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Seattle
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Editorialettes Beginning Saturday War Messages From Seattle to Canada
A montage of war era snippets urges readers to support conscription in Canada and wealth taxes in the U S The pieces urge writing to congressmen and note Liberty bonds troop deployments and price drops while speculating on future war events Greece joining the Allies and German bombings of schools are mentioned. A Salt Lake City court order and a remark on potash shortages are included.
A Crusoe Venture Toward a Shipwreck
The narrator resolves to sail from the island to inspect a wreck. He loads his canoe with bread water raisins and milk and follows favorable currents toward a dismal Spanish ship battered between rocks. He contemplates dangers from tides and currents and climbs a hill to study the sea before continuing.
Lemon Juice Beauty Lotion Promises Clear Skin
Woman crafted a cheap lemon lotion by mixing lemon juice with orchard white to soften and brighten the skin. The mixture supposedly removes tan and blemishes, can be massaged onto face and arms daily, and stores for months. Grocers supply lemons and from drug stores the three ounces of orchard white.
Cleveland Baltimore clash hints at key playoff berth
Cleveland and Baltimore are set for a pivotal matchup as both teams chase a crucial win to secure a spot in the postseason. Star players from each side position for a decisive late-season showdown.
Poultry feed prices prompt reader questions
Editor notes price hikes squeezing poultry growers as eggs fall and wage relief remains unclear. A reader requests explicit exemption criteria for wartime service while the editor promises more details from the president and war department.
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President
War Department
Farmers Face High Feed Costs Prompting Animal Sales
A Poultry Woman disputes Herbert Quick's view, noting on the Coast many hens and cows are sold due to soaring feed prices. She says breeders can only be kept with swift food control. potatoes recently sold for high margins show profit in commodities amid winter pressures.
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Herbert Quick
the Star
Noisy Headlines and Snippets From A Busy Washington
A mash of quotes and quips from U S senate speech remarks about Titus Belgians and labor, Archie Kiomph at Atlanta, Hughes in Chicago, a Red Cross knitting theme, a London Times marriage note, a Billy Jones joke, and a Puck gag on egg shampoos. The items reflect a period newspaper collage of opinion, humor, and public notices.
Youth and age clash in a restless parade of verse
A fragmentary column riffs on youth as the world’s stage and age as a joke. It laments wasted fashion and music for the young while noting a Washington woman claims over a million dollars yearly is wasted on stocking tops displays.
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Washington
Coast Officers To The Philippines Also Intelligence Chief Appointed
Judge Calvin A Gantinbein of Portland a reserve colonel has been offered the post of judge advocate general of the Department of the Philippines with the rank of colonel. David P Barrows of the University of California faculty has accepted the post of intelligence officer of the Department of the Philippines with the rank of major.
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San Francisco
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Portland
United States Officers’ Reserve Corps
Department of the Phillippines
David P. Barrows
University of California
Department of the Philippines
Miners Win Seats on Defense Council Board
A protest by the United Ming Workers for representation in the coal production committee of the council for national defense led to the appointment of five union men to the board. Left to right: John P. White, James Lord, Frank J. Hayes, Thomas L. William Greene, and John Mit.
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Committee On Coal Production
Council For National Defense
John P. White
James Lord
Frank J. Hayes
Thomas L. William Greene
John Mit
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