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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1918
Page
8
A city park scene unfolds as a country boy, approached by a stylish woman offering company and work, lures him with a promise of introductions and pay. He agrees, drawn by sympathy and curiosity, leaving with her as he weighs money and risk. He returns late, reflecting on the dubious offer.
A brief scene describes a man pulling his belt tighter, producing a solitary dime from his pocket, then straightening his shoulders and walking away. The fragment conveys a quiet, introspective moment without additional context.
Col Disque urges Loyal Legion to unite nationwide effort to supply the army in France. Attorney General Reames notes government vigilance against disloyal workers and readiness to act. Mayor Hanson cites mass mobilization, condemns loafing, and cites spruce camp work. Canadian officers Ident A Bickford and Capt K G Strachan also spoke.
About 7 000 men aged 21 since June 6 1917 must register in Seattle on Wednesday. Registration hours are 7 am to 5 pm at the county city building with W A Gates as city clerk to assist. If ill or away, send a competent proxy and include a stamped return envelope for the registration certificate. Failing to register is a crime punishable by one year in prison.
The notice outlines compulsory registration for all male persons born between June 6 1896 and June 6 1897 inclusive. Exemptions include regular army navy marine corps National Guard Naval Militia while in federal service and officers and enlisted in reserve corps while in active service.
The Casement Salesroom presents Summer Displays with simple to lavish garments. Drawers range 25 to 65 cents, combinations 75 cents to 1.25, pajamas 1.75 to 2.50, and silk camisoles 50 cents.
At the King County Federation meeting committee formed by the High School Teachers' League to pursue wage equality. Fr. Shorrock and Adella Parker debated salary issues with conflicting evidence presented by each side.
Port Angeles June 4. Construction begins on a large spruce mill at Pleasant Lake by Sims Carey and Company of Montana. The project fulfills a government contract to supply huge spruce volume in one year from Western Clallam county. Company A auxiliary meets at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room.
Youthful dresses feature tuckings rufflings and embroidery with satin girdles and crush ribbon sashes. Corsage flowers adorn the trims. Available in sizes 15 to 18 years and shown as $9.50 item in the basement salesroom window.
The new season presents wash dresses in gingham crash linen finished cotton with coat, surplice, and straight line models. Pictured Gingham Dress features lawn collar vestee and patent leather belt. Prices shown are 5.85, 7.50, and 9.50 with similar styles in white pique accents.
Commander J H Gay of the United States Navy, with nearly a year in the war zone, notes that huge blackfish from 20 to 80 feet long are often mistaken for submarines by raw recruits crossing the ocean. He warns this causes unnecessary alarm and is at the Terry Hotel in Seattle awaiting command of a destroyer being built on the Pacific Coast.
Funeral services were held for Elisha Rader six months old son of Mr and Mrs BE L Rader at Bonney Watson parlors Tuesday. East Howell street address noted.
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