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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1918
Page
9
The piece argues Americans and allies should maintain strong optimism in war, citing Lincoln and Allied victories. It contrasts optimistic resolve with pessimism, warning that doubt could sap morale. It praises Yankee grit and dismisses defeatist talk while calling Germans and Bolsheviks to a relentless will to win.
Assistant Secretary of Barre Ousley appeals that farming must balance labor for agriculture and military needs. He notes farmers labored harder, sent families to fields, while city industries recruit from farms. He urges coordination among chambers, city leaders, and the State Agricultural College to prevent food shortages next year.
A London newspaper defends the idea that Canada is part of North America and that Canadian and American soldiers are brothers in arms. The piece argues for unity among Allied forces, saying welded western front armies will win faster and that all are Americans in purpose. It cites shared traits and strong ties between Canadian and American troops.
A San Francisco newspaper rivalry claims it outdid Seattle in ocean trade totals while the Seattle side argues New York remains the global leader. The piece lauds local enterprise and notes political divisions without detailing specific numbers.
A Red Cross member asks readers to help lodging soldiers weekly, offering beds and laundry. A reader shares canning instructions and pleas about rent hikes harming war effort, detailing a landlord’s increases and threats.
A reader praises women who salute the flag and urges others to join in unity. She recalls a theatre scene where soldiers saluted and a lone woman did the same, expressing hope that all would participate.
Magic peel for hard skin on feet promises painless removal of corns and calluses. A tiny bottle costs only a few cents at drug stores and is applied with a few drops to lift hardened skin, leaving the area pink and healthy.
A clipped wartime poem laments the four year grind of war, depicting a divided world where friends become foes and millions march into the night. It condemns tyrannical rule and urges harsh mobilization against Teutonic and Turkish foes, urging vengeance and victory for kingly prerogatives.
A brief exchange shows Willie's father scolding him for being at the bottom of the class. Willie replies that it makes no difference since both ends teach the same thing, presenting a hallway humor moment.
The notes reference bribery involving an official and a cigar, wartime economics with cigars, and a reflection on Greece and the American merchant marine. It mentions Josh Wise and various curios about insurance, pencils, hotels, and German shock troops as seen in dispatches.
A two officer and police clad impostor commission confiscated children’s backpacks in Kasen and nearby districts on several days, charging 6d for the leather straps. The items were taken by hand-cart, later revealed as a fraud, with the ruse unfolding before authorities.
Pillow cords in varied colors and bundles priced 2 for 15. Coats range 12.50 to 22.50. Needlework models 2.00 to 13.50. Remnants of scrims 10 cents per yard. Wool silk and satin dresses once 25 to 55. MacDougall-Southwick Second Floor. Men’s lisle suspenders and silk fiber socks 45 cents. Athletic union suits 1.20. Shedaker unions formerly 1.45. Sizes 34 to 42. Long and short sleeves and various lengths.
A sale advertises 300 ribbon remnants from MacDougall-Southwick on the first floor. Ribbons available in many colors with lengths from 14 yard to 214 yards and widths from 1/4 to 9 inches. Some novelty ribbons included and prices start at a few cents.
A fashion item listing describes skirts of gabardine and twill with plain fronts and gathered backs, belts and pockets, button trim. Available in waists from 25 to 31 inches, sold on the second floor at MacDougall-Southwick.
A wide selection of boudoir caps is offered at 55 cents each in many styles colors and materials. Shoppers can pick from numerous options to suit different tastes and outfits.
Yard 10c grosgrain and satin ribbons plus ostrich and wing fancies in purple and black. Untrimmed Milan lisere shapes in limited colors. All trimmed hats of summer priced 1.95 2.95 and 5.00 at MacDougall Southwick second floor.
A display of six card sized button packs offered at 25 cents each. MacDougall Southwick on the first floor advertises colors and sizes ranging from six to twelve per card.
About 500 yards of beadings and edgings and 850 yards of cotton torchen laces priced yard 25c. Additional offerings include 600 yards of embroidered edgings beadings and insertions 250 yards of embroidered flouncings 6 to 18 inches and 455 remnants of laces trimmings and embroideries on the first floor of MacDougall Southwick.
A fragment lists items for sale including water bottles at 65c each, fountains syringes at 50c, Sole Mio powders in shades, fabric and voile varieties, wash goods and beach cloth by yard or piece. The Gray Linen Shop advertises itself just down the stairs.
Silk and suede bags with tassels and coin mirrors priced from 95c to 6.50 feature black maire silk, colored bands, and lined interiors. Velvet and beaded bags, black strap purses, and fashion items shown with suits for boys in various sizes and prices at MacDougall-Southwick.
A sale listing notes Corsets priced at 1.95 in several brands including Nemo American Lady Modart Madam Irene and Successo sized 20 21 22 and 26. Redfern Corsets 95c with a few size 20. Redfern frontplace Corseta shown with a medium skirt and bust at MacDougall Southwick third floor.
Lace and embroidery trim in mid and tailored styles a splendid selection including slip on blouses. Second Floor.
A brief shoe listing notes black styles in sizes 514 534 and 6 and white pairs in sizes 534 614 and 634. The note attributes are from MacDougall-Southwick on the first floor.
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