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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
4
A reader asks why a woman she loves will not marry. The advisor says she may be too young or cautious, suggesting to wait or end the relationship rather than pressuring for marriage.
Hardwood maple settees and steamer chairs for lawn or porch offered at far below regular value. Each chair or settee folds for easy carrying or storage. No C O D or phone orders accepted and no deliveries due to extremely low price.
A woman recalls her late husband Dick and his son Richard Waverly III. Jim helps comfort Margie as the baby smiles like his father, bringing tears and bittersweet pride. The scene ends with a vow to beware June 28th thrift stamps and wartime readiness.
A sequence of Dear Miss Grey columns addresses sympathy for an injured acquaintance, travel for two high school girls seeking France work, a wife confronting her husband’s lies, Liberty Bond repayment questions, and draft reclassification queries. The adviser stresses empathy, honesty, lawful bonds, and seeking official guidance on military service matters.
Delegates to the 45th annual convention of the Order of the Amaranth traveled from Seattle to Tacoma to be hosted by the Grand Court. They will proceed to Rainier National Park Friday after a Tuesday banquet at the Masonic Temple Seattle.
A clearance sale promotes Coldwell lawn mowers described as high grade with five spiral cutting blades a sturdy drive wheel and full ball bearings. The ad highlights extra efficiency and durability for home lawns and gardens.
Sprinkling cans reduced in four sizes 4-quart to 12-quart with zinc spray nozzles and riveted bail. White crochet bed spreads in Marseille patterns. Ironing board pads with washable slip covers. Pattern table cloths 54x54 inches. Camp or auto blankets all wool 68x84 inches. Special prices listed for each item.
Three days of tag days opened to raise six thousand dollars for Seattle to supply soldiers and sailors with Bibles. The campaign runs June 2 to 24 with headquarters at the YMCA under A J Rhodes and Henry M King. Also notes the burial of Private Axel Ellison at Fort Lawton.
The War Industries Board plans the first steps toward organizing the Northwestern trial zone as one of twenty zones to coordinate industry nationwide. A meeting called by T J Rhodes of the Chamber of Commerce will convene Monday, June 24 in Seattle with leaders from Tacoma Portland Walla Walla Spokane Great Falls Butte Helena and Boise. Zone organization will be under board control while zone managers handle new structure, with the temporary chairman from Washington.
The Allied campaign highlights a War Savings Day event on June 3 with Lever Brothers supporting the drive. Community organizations encourage participation to boost war relief funds and national morale.
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