Seattle Women mobilize for food conservation in War effort
About 1 000 women in Seattle join the Woman s Army Against Waste with thousands more across 200 cities. The Star reports Seattle s movement proves American women stand with the war effort and will respond to Hoover s July national registration call by conserving food through daily, unseen service. Seattle s Army Against Waste is active and ready to fight by aiding the fighters.
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Red Cross Drive Urges Deep Sacrifice for Seattle
A Seattle call to raise 300000 for Red Cross medical aid compares bonds as profits to sacrifice. The message urges citizens to dig deep during a one week drive, stressing that funds aid wounded soldiers and field hospital work, with personal appeals to generosity.
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Lincoln and the lonely burden of leadership in war
The piece compares a modern leader to Abraham Lincoln, noting the loneliness and heavy responsibility of guiding a nation. It argues that history repeats as the current figure faces criticism while striving to make democracy stronger. It urges Americans to serve more and talk less to win the war.
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Vacant Lands as Tax Dodge Urged by Eastern Firm
The piece criticizes an Eastern book firm urging the rich to invest in vacant lands to avoid income tax. It argues vacant lands rise in value through neighborhood improvements and could be seized if war funding tightens. It notes millions of acres pay nominal taxes while growing in value.
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Ohio faces German teaching in schools during wartime
A fragmentary editorial critiques Ohio’s plan to continue German language instruction in public schools amid wartime. It questions patriotism and consistency as public schools prepare to reopen by September and discusses the broader war effort against Germany. The piece ponders whether Ohio should maintain German instruction while fighting as part of the Allied cause.
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Jane Eyre Chapter I at Gateshead and Lowood
Jane Eyre narrates her cold, isolating childhood at Gateshead under Mrs Reed then Lowood where typhus fever and harsh conditions provoke reforms. She meets Miss Temple, endures Brocklehurst scrutiny, and prepares to become a governess at Thornfield under Mrs Fairfax with Adele Varens as pupil.
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Lenna and Mabel discuss bread making in clinic vignette
In a fragment from a Ladies' Home Journal item from Kansas City, a ten year old Lenna explains to her sister Mabel that “they just make bread of you” after a description of Ceteopathic treatment. The piece mixes child dialogue with unrelated humorous snippets about a mule and social banter.
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U S Entry Said to Save Allies in World War
Winston Churchill, former first lord of the admiralty, stated that the Allies would have been doomed if the United States had not entered World War I. The remark underscores the perceived impact of U S involvement on the Allied victory.
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Thornfield Housekeeper Alters Estate Roles
The narrator recalls Mrs. Fairfax as Thornfield’s housekeeper and a Mietant relative of Mr. Rochester, the estate owner who spends little time there. This explains the narrator’s desire to influence events despite Rochester’s absence.
Editor Letter Calls for Food Aid and Economic Reform
A reader urges action against food waste and hunger as war prompts debates on price controls and wealth taxes. The Editor notes wartime economic changes aim to improve democracy and aid the poor, urging readers to pressure Congress for lasting reforms.
Butter records broken by local man's fine heifers
Two Washington state dairy records were set this week as Lodge Von Helm herd at Kent produced notable butter yields. Von Heim Mary Hartog, a senior 2 year old Holstein, yielded over 30 pounds in seven days, while Von Heim Winifred Colantha, a junior 7 year old Holstein, produced 27.15 pounds in seven days. The herd owner John Von Herberg of Seattle had recently paid 21 500 dollars for Finderne Mutual Fayne Valdessa at a Portland sale, setting a world record bull calf price.
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Home Guard Must Be Willing to Go Abroad
The war department ruled that United States enlistments from Washington Coast Artillery personnel may be sent abroad. Col Blethen’s command faces the requirement and Congressman Albert Johnson raised the question last week.
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