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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1918
Page
7
A thrifty vacation idea suggests totaling a two week stay at a summer resort then spending the sum on Thrift Stamps. The plan ends with a comfortable stay at home while enjoying the savings and security of thrift.
Murmurs rise over a so called slickers problem in Washington's departments with young men enlisting to dodge the draft and secure safe clerical posts. Congressmen warn some uniforms may mask pro German leanings, while officials promise screening to remove those lacking real expertise.
The article notes General H. A. Greene's transfer to the Philippines and recalls the high esteem Seattle's civilians hold him for his straightforward, manly handling of a perplexing issue. It emphasizes the community's gratitude and wishes for his success as he departs the west.
Wartime humor from a soldier named Herr writing to Mamie about a stop in Washington DC. He jokes about officers, the Capitol, and hotel life while awaiting transport to face German troops. He notes crowds and a city routine, poking fun at officials and fellow soldiers with light sarcasm.
The text shifts from personal ego and daily life to wartime awareness. It notes a broadened view beyond self through crises and dramas, mentions Willie and Paria, and critiques campaigns and political rhetoric. It also reflects on railroads, Kaiser's era, and the impact of war on ordinary people and families.
Squeeze juice of two lemons into a bottle with three ounces of orchard white to make a quarter pint of freckle and tan lotion. Massage daily to fade freckles and blemishes and whiten skin. Harmless and inexpensive, lemons and orchard white are available at grocers and drug stores.
A Seattle Reader complains about a run down building at 1737 Helmont Ave with a new manager raising rents from not to exceed seasonal increases and poor maintenance. The note cites Old Colony apartments where rents jump from 45 to 80 dollars with August notices and questions why landlords raise rents in summer.
A lengthy roster records numerous marriages and separations, naming Arch ie Codige with Anna Hadeen, Alfred Tordsen with Jennie Himmons, and many others across Beattie Tacoma Portland and Vancouver. Also listed are disputed divorces and decrees, followed by multiple obituaries and deaths.
Practical guidelines for beating summer heat include hydration of six to eight glasses daily, light clothing, outside air flow, morning or late afternoon exercise, and avoiding sun exposure. Also cautions against overwork, alcohol, and heavy meals with a note on a home remedy for underarm perspiration using boric acid and alicyclic acid.
Nemesio Menacho arrives in Seattle as Bolivia’s consul accredited by President Jone Guterrez Guerra. He plans a Smith building office to expand Northwest trade. He notes Bolivia exported $500000 in goods from Puget Sound in the last month.
Mrs Anne Lawrence of the Congress Hotel credits Tanlac with restoring her health after a months long illness. She describes severe stomach pain headaches night terrors and nervous strain earlier in the year. After two bottles she reports regained strength weight gain and return to work as confidence in Tanlac grows. Bartel Drug Stores in Seattle sell Tanlac under a special representative.
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