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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1917

Page

3

Matthews Heads East to Press Prohibition and Ships Policy

Dr. Mark A. Matthews travels to Washington to meet Woodrow Wilson and Attorney General Gregory and discuss national prohibition equal suffrage and wooden shipbuilding. He plans talks with Franklin K. Lane and urges ship production while noting Goethals may oppose wood ships and stressing timely food cargo capacity.

Ing Washington, D. C Woodrow Presbyterian Church of America Gregory Franklin K. Lane Interior

Donation Men Pinched Again

Seven donation bus drivers free on bail were rearrested on charges they took fares Tuesday morning. Eight more drivers were arrested. The seven second timers were released on $200 bonds, while the others posted $100. Complaints were sworn by traction company spotters R. A. Wise and A. Larson.

R. A. Wise A. Larson Traction Company

Allen's Foot Face Powder Advertises Relief For Feet

Shake into your shoes and foot bath to relieve painful tired feet. Used by allied and German troops at the front. Allen's Foot Face claims to ease aching, calloused feet and to help break in new shoes. Sold by druggists nationwide. Trial package offer from Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N Y.

Allen Druggiata Allen S. Olmsted le Roy

Class of 1917 volunteers for war service at Presidio

Sixty seven members of the 1917 class have joined military and ambulance units and will mobilize from Allentown this week. Alumni banquet follows at the Home Economics Commons with Victor Zednick urging attendance and extra plates provided.

Dow Bly Meany Hall Presidio Army Navy Allentown Victor Zednick

Peanut Butter Rising in Popularity Across American Kitchens

Article uses figures from F. R. Rogers to show peanuts gaining demand as a key ingredient in peanut butter. 1908 crop valued at 12 million, 1917 projected 50 to 55 million bushels at about 1.10 per bushel. government experiments claim peanuts rival pricier foods in nutrition.

United States F. R. Rogers Rogers Company Seattle Tacoma Europe Rogers

Bonds for Red Cross Drive Hit by Publicity Push

Hazen J. Titus leads Red Cross fundraising in Seattle with a Liberty Bond donation plan. Volunteers organize singing squads to tour streets while electric red crosses and battlefield replicas go by to rally support. Titus urges urgency and broad participation to reach the $300,000 goal.

Uncle Sam Red Cross Hazen J Titus Northern Pacific A. Odin America

How Thin People May Put On Flesh

An ancient health advice piece promotes a simple regimen to battle thinness. It claims a 5 grain tablet of RBitro-Phosphate before each meal will correct metabolism and boost vital organs, increasing weight and improving energy, with cautions about using the flesh-growing method only if one desires weight gain.

Red Cross appeal seeks 100 million for nurses aid

President Wilson urges a 100 million dollar Red Cross fund with Seattle's share set at 200 thousand. Funds will not cover campaigns but will equip and send nurses and supplies to the front. Appeals begin Monday with teams going to every home to solicit from each man.

Titus Wilson Red Cross Seattle Battle

Precinct Lists Ordered by Mayor for Voter Inspection

Mayor Gill directed a group of stenographers to prepare service registration lists to be placed in each city precinct. The only current copy is in the county city building. The public is urged to inspect the list and report any slackers to authorities.

Gill

Builders Organize State Shipbuilding Association

An association of wooden ship building companies will be formed tonight at a meeting of representatives from firms across the state in the Chamber of Commerce assembly room. Members of six shipbuilding companies have been invited to attend.

Chamber of Commerce

Rainier D A R Auxiliary to aid Red Cross meets

Rainier chapter of the D A R auxiliary to the Red Cross will hold an all day sewing session on Wednesday at 10 o'clock. The gathering will take place at the Church of the Epiphany.

Rainier Red Cross Church of the Epiphany

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