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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1915
Page
3
Bill Shepherd reports a day at the front as British and Belgian villagers confront the first German shelling of the season. Gas tests, hospital scenes, and a quick move from trenches into open fields illustrate the sudden shift to summer warfare and its impact on civilians.
An old man vows to take his family away with one more shell looming as Belgian townsfolk face fear and hardship. A London doctor tends injured at the hospital while the battle line roars, and residents wait for relief from the shelling amid torn homes and worn bonnets.
In a conversational scene Mary faces pressure from her mother and the Waverly estate. Dick suspects Mary may seize control and profit, while a shop allotment plan funds mother’s board bill. The dialogue hints at romance, finances, and looming confrontation as the tale continues.
The Star presents a corrective profile of Dr Lathrop a licensed Seattle spine and nerve specialist with a large Pacific Northwest practice. He offers free consultations at 214-15 People\u2019s Bank Building from 9 am to 5 pm daily except Sundays and refers patients to other physicians if needed.
The excerpt contrasts fear in a hurricane with the roar of a German cyclone and shell fire. It reflects on long lasting storms and wondered how Belgians endured bombardment, ending with a remark that no man truly gets used to shell fire.
Juneau reports a Bohemia steamship rescue off Alaska's southwest coast. A man adrift in an open dory for ten days without food or water was saved and taken to Unalaska marine hospital.
A three day national convention of the Society for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis gathers in the city. Noted speakers from across the United States discuss child welfare in relation to tuberculosis with sessions at Plymouth Congregational Church. Dr John Manning reports on a Dispensary for Children in Seattle and other talks cover early determination of tuberculosis and the child in home school and community settings.
A car overturned at 14th Ave W and 47th St when steering gear failed. Occupants Harry Benson, P H Miller, B Hughes and a fourth man jumped to safety as Benson, who was driving, reported the wheel broke while the car was moving slowly.
Rose shows are under way this Saturday in Woodland Park and at the Lakeview clubhouse on the Renton interurban line. The Woodland Park exhibit is under the Green Lake Rose Society and Green Lake Business Men's Club, while the Rainier Valley show awards prizes Saturday night by Mayor Gill.
Uncle Jack selects winners from dozens of essays on How Vacation Study Would Benefit Me. Thomas Stiles of Duwamish Wash wins six weeks at the Y M C A summer school and ten days at the camp, with Samuel Malakoff of Seattle second earning a free summer school session. Harold Hendrickson and Harold Lundborg win credits toward scholarships.
A student notes options to finish eighth grade then enter high school in the fall or complete schooling early to begin business pursuits. Visits to manufacturing plants and buildings offer substantial educational value, while hikes would provide health and experiential benefits.
Seattle youths seek quick funds for fireworks with a prize essay contest sponsored by Uncle Jack. Entries must be under 200 words, in ink, signed with name and address on the back, and sent to Uncle Jack before Friday at 8 pm. Age limit 16.
The column lists the next best essays from a large pool of participants. Names include Alvin Ekholm from 1128 West 63rd Avenue, Herman Sandell of Enumclaw, Robert Berg of 805 27th Avenue, and Clyde, noting the high number of contributors prevented full printing.
A readable fragment lists individuals and addresses including jlassman 1814 E First and Raymond Chiles 920 E Pike with other names such as Leo Kinmane 4741 Seventh Ave NE, Naud Boulton Charleston Waeh and Laurence Brackett 2647 42nd Ave 8 W. The snippet also mentions Ralph Fife 167A 17th Ave Harold Hazel 1430 11th Ave W and Joe Mayberry Arlington among the scattered entries.
The annual Flag Day relay race will start Monday with 44 Scouts delivering a message from Mayor Gill of Seattle to Mayor W H Clay of Everett. Thirty two runners will take the message to Everett and 12 bicyclists will return with the reply. Start is at 9 o clock at Fourth and Yesler Way.
A Campfire Girls meeting last Thursday outlined a hike to Lake Burien. About 15 girls will participate with Mrs. Fred England likely to lead the party.
Clara Barstoe of 1524 10th Ave writes a story about a Circleite she admires. The piece could not be printed this week due to space limits and will appear next Saturday. The author is 14 years old. Watch for it.
The new South Alki dock opened with a Friday night ceremony attended by about 1000 people. Bonfires and fireworks added to the celebration as the Alki Women's Improvement Club and the Alki Community Club organized the entertainment.
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