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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1918
Page
8
Maciste in The Warrior uproots a tree to reach a German hiding in its top, then rescues him, all in a single action sequence. Liberty showcases Missing, a love and war drama, alongside other reels at Clemmer and Strand theaters this week.
Reinald Werrenrath, America's leading baritone for 11 years with Victor Talking Machine, records Freedom Forever inspired by patriotic slogan. He joins the Metropolitan Opera for the coming season and will sing five leading roles in the spring including Tonio Valentine and Toreador.
Members of the China club urge U S China and Japan to intervene in Siberia. They warn that without aid Russia will endure a winter of unprecedented famine and pestilence. The resolution was passed Tuesday as a call for international action.
The food administration announces no new sugar allotment permits for canning starting Tuesday. Due to severe sugar shortages the current three pound allotment may be reduced unless stringent methods are adopted.
The 1918 KR Polk directory lists 2 155 pages with 166 729 citizens. It covers animal trainers barbers chimney sweeps chefs and diamond polishers and shows names and addresses from Anthony Rabling to Emil Zynoyath. Seattle bears variously named including nine Bears and thirty Bears.
Tacoma July 23 Inquiry into Camp Lewis Amusement Co to follow after military closure. Officials ordered to appear in superior court July 26 to show cause why receivership should not be appointed. Concessionaires at Greene Park operated through the company with contracts. funds intended for sewer water, street lighting and paving. Seventy five percent of gross receipts were to be turned over to the government.
The Red Cross Jumble shop requests hats or millinery supplies. The University of Washington millinery class will make hats if Seattle women donate materials. Donations should be brought to Fourth Ave and Virginia St.
Bees push for war time profits as Charlie Treeve, a noted honey merchant, recalls last year when honey sold at 70 cents per pound while Yakima honey contracts fell through at 20 cents. The market uncertainty is highlighted by these price contrasts.
A Moham medan merchant refused a shipment of needles sent to Aleppo Turkey because the green twine used to tie them offended religious sensibilities, green being sacred to the Prophet. The package was returned to the sender.
The Coliseum presents a rare fairy scene on the Argosy ship of the sky from The Blue Bird. A wind filled ship floats on clouds to a cliff where the world’s mothers wait with outstretched arms for their offspring.
The feature Heart of the World plays third week at Levy's Orpheum with D. W. Griffith in the prologue and frontline France scenes. Jack Holt stars as the bad man in A Desert Wooing at the Strand with Enid Bennett. Holt keeps his notorious mustache and uses caveman schemes to woo his leading lady.
Feminine movie fans are shocked as Francis Bushman appears in Cyclone Higgins as a pigeon-toed be-goggled itinerant preacher at the Mission. Willard Mack wrote the scenario for Who's Your Neighbor which plays its last Colonial run tonight.
The Pantages circuit opens with Denishawn dancers under Ruth St. Denis and Ted Shawn. Galetti's baboons provide the comedy high note. Herman Reddington and Jimmy Grant supply trampoline humor, Eastman Trio airs popular songs, and Tally Harty perform early motion picture songs. Billy Elliott delivers parodies and Alaska dog team feature closes.
Tacoma reports plans are under way to open a municipal fish market in the city next month. The project aims to provide a public seafood venue and support local vendors.
Four new arrivals demonstrate clever tailoring in white gaberdine and cotton satin. Skirts feature large pearl buttons with loops, graduated belts, embroidery, and fitted pockets. Prices range from 5.00 to 9.50. Second Floor.
Attractive new crepe kimonos advertised at three dollars each. Describes firm Japanese crepe fabric and two pictured styles. Emphasizes value with low price and ready availability.
Arthur Arant a 21 year old Kirkland Washington man who died in Minor hospital on Monday will receive a military funeral. The Third Regiment National Guard of Washington will conduct the services. Arant had sought to join the army since the war began and was placed in Class 5 for physical defects. After doctors advised an operation he paid for it himself but died. He left a widow and a 10 month old child.
Washington reports organizers reached an agreement with Provost Marshal General Crowder to let players stay in baseball until local boards require them to seek productive employment or enter military service, extending baseball to season's end.
W H Bennett of 109 Alsace avenue reports a diamond ring valued at 400 dollars was stolen Monday night. Andrew Peterson of 101 Washington street reports 50 dollars taken from his cash register.
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