This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
4
In a letter to The Star, a former sergeant with a baby asks for a chance to serve, arguing his three years in the United Army and need to support his family. He notes his wife is dead, his child needs education, and appeals to those without exemptions to step aside so men like him can rejoin the fight.
The county auditor reports rising marriage licenses since June as nuptials loom for Estelle and Percival. Percival proves steady with a job and good manners, while Estelle’s family scrutiny unfolds through a playful shower plan and cautious welcome to the prospect of marriage.
In the aftermath, Estelle and Percy attempt domestic life. He proves to be neither the romantic hero nor the ideal spouse Estelle imagined, revealing a sharper edge in his personality. The text hints at future hopes, even for twins.
Workers urged to donate a day’s wages to the Red Cross. A ruby and diamond pin worth 250 dollars, donated by Friedlander & Son, will be awarded to the nurse who raises the most subscriptions. Twelve St Bernard dogs in blankets aided by Luries collected donations on the street Thursday.
The Welsh chorus will sing for the Red Cross in the residence district Thursday and at Metropolitan theatre Friday night. Clemmer theatre will donate all receipts on Mercy Monday, with employees contributing salaries. Renton Mine Workers' Benefit association pledges 5000 dollars to the Red Cross from a 9000 dollar fund. Workers do their bit as 288 employees participate.
The all Russia congress of workers and soldiers in Petrograd on June 21 voted unanimously for an immediate Russian offensive. Delegates from across the nation overshadow the Petrograd council which had favored peace, signaling broad support for war. A manifesto by the military union of women volunteers calls for relentless struggle against imperialistic enemies.
Everett Paper and Pulp mill workers agree to donate Monday salaries to the Red Cross. Red Cross enthusiasm at Duwamish station near Seattle will host tableau and a Fredericks hall event on Thursday and Friday nights to aid the Red Cross. A free dance will follow. Children from the First Presbyterian Sunday school bought a Liberty Bond and donated it to the Red Cross.
Mercy barrels will be placed before all churches Sunday to collect money or intrinsic valuables for the Red Cross.
Precinct registration officers in charge of the Red Cross house to house canvass will meet at 2 15 Pp m for instructions More women are needed and should report at the 4033 Arcade building to join the effort.
June 21. More than 500 men battled forest fires in California with the Big Basin district under threat as flames neared the Redwood park. The timber burned to date is valued at about $150,000 and crews held the blaze for the moment a few miles from the park.
American delegates at the German peace conference urged the Dutch Scandinavian committee to make the meetings permanent throughout the war. The move was viewed as aiding German plans and keeping peace plotting active, with Prussian officials eager for ongoing discussions.
In Portland on June 21 William J Menrich a member of Company F Fourteenth Infantry shot himself in a hotel room after reportedly struggling to learn soldiering. He died instantly. Funeral arrangements for William Koelle Milwaukee railway worker who died Tuesday night set for Thursday at 2 p m from Hutterworth chapel.
Washington June 21 The draft lottery will include actors, artists, authors, and ball players with no exemption provisions. Exemption boards will assess farmers by years of tilling soil and hard hands. Many would be “slackers” flee cities to farm hoping to dodge service. reports to War Department and Justice describe names in suspected cases.
Miss Sadler tells of Jacques a cheerful Belgian helper in Charleroi who kept spirits up with jokes about German and French cannon fire and raised hopes for America with rumors of Wilson orders and Pershing in France. Jacques helped nurses before dying or leaving the hospital.
Waists offered as excellent values in Georgette with contrast silk hems or hemstitching. Available in broken sizes from 36 to 44.
Night gowns 49c muslin gowns in slip over style with neck shapes and embroidery. Petticoats 49c muslin underskirts with fitted tops and embroidery. Corset covers 49c and 49c sainty nainsook covers trimmed with embroidery medallions lace and ribbons. Drawers 49c muslin with embroidery and tucks. Good styles offered by Bon Marche.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.