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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1917
Page
7
A fiery anti German screed accuses Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg and the Kaiser of ruthless ambition for world conquest. It cites a quoted pledge that peace without annexations is unacceptable and calls for ongoing bloodshed until Teutonic war lords are toppled.
A collage of items and quips from a 19th or early 20th century column includes jokes about a steak purchase, a detective’s chase, fertilizer figures, and playful tidbits about coal prices, entertainers, marriages, and a prior Roosevelt invitation count.
The author argues coal shortages and high prices stem from railroads not providing enough coal cars to mines. Despite abundant coal, production is hindered by car shortages. If government and trade groups secure sufficient rail cars, coal supply should meet industrial and domestic demand promptly.
Seattle must be safe for women as police chief Beckingham and Detective Tennant race to catch a female assailant blamed for terror on city streets. Fearful residents call for action and vigilance to end the monster’s night patrol.
A jumble of wartime notes laments conscription, appeals to congressmen, and civic efforts. Mentions Fort Meyer, Jeanette Rankin, suffragists, a Seattle women’s club aiding war relief, and a jest about Halich and Lemberg with mocking references to the vodka regime and royal decorum.
Friday shows growing language skills and loyalty as Crusoe trains him in navigation and weapons. Crusoe eyes escape to Friday’s homeland, while Friday urges sharing knowledge, faith, and a new peaceful life. Both weigh risks of leaving the island and facing cannibal neighbors.
The narrator plans to sail and sends Friday to the seashore for a turtle. Friday returns in distress shouting of three canoes. The pair decide to prepare to defend themselves with a gun, though Friday fears the numbers.
Editor readers urge economy by buying in bulk to reduce container waste for foods like coffee oats and spices. A. G. Hampson of Sedro-Woolley argues bulk purchases could lower costs and conserve materials despite opposition from big brands.
The Star reader Lucy C. Donoghue urges stronger public action for conscription of wealth. She calls for a bold nightly front page campaign and a petition signed by citizens to compel legislators to side with those who elected them in Washington.
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