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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1918
Page
7
A wartime observer argues American troops adapt quickly to brutal, unorthodox warfare. He asserts only German arrogance doubts U S stamina and training for open combat. Despite inexperience, American soldiers display readiness and spirit, challenging Hindenburg’s assumptions as they press forward.
War era rhetoric uses scalding imagery to urge continued Allied effort. The piece blasts Kaiser Wilhelm and Hindenburg, portrays German autocracy as doomed, and promotes vengeance with references to troops, Rhine, and a cinema offering The Double Death Back From Grave starring Herr Von Hindenburg.
An Austro-Hungarian foreign minister Burian confrontation narrative is recalled, contrasting diplomatic puffery with a childhood showdown. The Kaiser and Champagne are referenced as symbols of force, while a red headed boy’s retort underscores a demand for blunt decency and accountability.
The article notes Senator Owen's reintroduction of a child labor bill that bars courts from questioning the law and prevents the supreme and inferior courts from ruling on its constitutionality. It argues such provisions cannot set precedents and discusses potential path to the U.S. Supreme Court if challenged. It then oddly references a Kaiser quote about hell and murder of women and babies.
Gov Stephen s reprieve for Thomas Mooney delays death sentence for months, but critics argue justice requires a new trial or even a pardon to clear lingering doubts about Mooney's innocence. The case remains under heavy scrutiny as supporters press for decisive action.
A poetic tale recounts Bacchus leaving a public school on an ancient island and growing a vine from skulls and mold. The plant travels in bones and skulls until it yields wine, a force converting men into beasts and awakening the noble voice of creativity, amidst tragic magic.
A collection of light witticisms and exchanges from a Christian Register page. Jokes touch on knitting bee menus, telephone workers, inheritance, yeast versus steps, ship lengths, car costs, and domestic quirks with dated humor and household asides.
The labor department authorized the U S boys working reserve to train city youths for farm and industrial work. Over 200 000 youths aged 16 to 71 are involved in farming colleges camps or awaiting assignment. Pennsylvania State College trained over 1 000 city boys with 98 percent success. States Maine Massachusetts Vermont Connecticut New Jersey Colorado and Nevada established farm training camps to supply labor from cities. Leading farm specialists volunteered to teach and youths leave with fundamentals of practical farming.
A narrator reflects on public confessions and flirtatious ballroom encounters. Barclay Sill compliments her dancing while Jim notices her pallor and provides a wrap. The scene deepens as she recalls her husband Dick and the nickname Mrs School Teacher.
The letter writer jokes about the coronation of Bill by Allied troops amid war talk. He imagines a brass crown with glass diamonds and Limburger cheese, to be placed on Bill as “William the Laat” during a July Fourth spectacle, leaving locals joking and envious.
A laborer writer from The Star appeals for published support. He says shipyard workers suffer hunger for sugar while Imperial Co holds 125 tons in reserve and exports 100 tons of candy monthly. He urges candy buyers to register as sugar buyers to pressure relief. He signs as a Kentucky native in Seattle.
The clipped notes cite Allied views on Germany joining the League of Nations with the fall of the Hohenzollerns, a Welsh language nod from Lloyd George, and a Welsh proverb about ash and yew trees. A German naval critic weighs Britain as an enduring foe amid war’s memory.
Advertisements tout organic phosphate or bitro phosphate as the key to curing extreme thinness. They claim it nourishes nerves, increases weight, and improves health, while warning against use by those not seeking to gain flesh.
A reader analyzes a friend couple's hidden tension amid outward harmony. Another note praises boiled banana skins for chicken feed, while "Lake Bachelor" lampoons spiritualist fraud and recalls old newspaper debates on credulity and temperance.
London reports Maj. Gen. Radmore commanding the air forces says raids on London are becoming too costly for the Germans as improved methods bring down more gun sorties per raid.
A new arrival in the shoe section features women's black kid boots with a black cloth top nine inches high. Circular foxed perforations surround the vamp and heel foxings, welt soles, and a leather Cuban heel two and a half inches high. Priced at $7.00.
We have just received a shipment of Dr Edison Cushion Sole Shoes for ladies. They come in welt and turn soles, in button style with kid tape, round toes, and heels 1% inches high. Also welt soles in lace style with black cloth top, 1% inch heels and plain medium toes. All pairs priced 87.00. Bhocas, Second Floor.
An ad promotes kit bags for overseas service in russet and black leathers. Bags fold compactly for packing when not in use and price ranges from 25.00 to 47.50. Also offered are ebony fitted toilet rolls for men made from medium long grain cow hide priced 10.00 to 25.00.
The government invites 25 000 young women to become nurses with a free three year program. In Kin county 150 applicants will be considered in order. Applicants aged 19 to 35 may apply. For more details call 409 County City Ridg. KING COUNTY COUNCIL OF DEFENSE.
Sole agents advertise Buck's Union Made Stores and Ranges as the trusted outlet for stoves and ranges with trade-in options for customers replacing old units.
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