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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1918
Page
7
The message reframes lending to Uncle Sam as a prudent investment rather than sacrifice. It promotes thrift stamps as a way to support the war cause while earning good interest. The appeal emphasizes patriotism and financial prudence for readers.
The article quotes Viscount Motono, Japan’s foreign minister, pressing for “decided steps” if Russia seeks peace with Germany, asserting Japan’s broad alignment with America Britain and the allies. It questions why Japan’s vast navy and manpower are not mobilized and argues for full trade equality and participation in the war’s outcome.
Lord Rhondda, England's food controller, argues shortages trigger hunger for scarce foods and tests human nature. He suggests society may endure hardship but warns against denying food to troops and criticizes IWW influence that could hinder war effort.
A letter from the head of the pension association defends the measure and claims long support from The Star. It says the plan was not sufficiently publicized before the election and could have been discussed and amended. Detroit police and militia rounded up about a hundred suspects in the first raid, a small haul but potentially a signal for others to move to another city.
The notice urges votes on two Firlands bonds the elevated railway transfer to access shipyards and a hospital expansion adding a wing for tubercular patients. It cites humane needs and war conservation issues while mentioning other political opinions and figures from Illinois Pennsylvania and Chicago.
A fragment recounts a scene where a newspaper folds in strong wind while a woman debates with a stern man. Hoover’s ardent admirer treats his economizing remarks as law, impressing family members. The piece contrasts the old-fashioned banker with modern times and questions his past lifestyle.
A fragmenting pasted page offers a joke sketch titled One Act Tragedies Scene-Musicale with two gentlemen and a woman in a drawing room and a curtain line about a so-called musician. The page also parodies congressional paper shortages and a wittily altered Washington quote, mentioning a Dallas baby and a pun about a germ and Germans.
A wartime feature contrasts French children and families at play with the grim realities of war. It praises maternal strength and resilience, recalling Madeleines and Yvonnes, and highlights orphans’ plight, the effort to shield youth from horror, and the heroism of future French citizens shaped by sacrifice.
Tacoma March 6. Mrs Hazel Swafford, 22, held in Clerve county jail on charges of marrying two soldiers to gain arguments and insurance. She allegedly wed Camp Lewin soldier three weeks ago while already wife of a soldier in France. She worked as a dancer at the Murray pavilion.
Our ad promotes painless dental treatment by Crown Bridge and Plate Specialists. It claims dentistry should be affordable with good dentistry as a privilege for all ages, addressing nerve pain and offering reasonable prices.
Two American officers and four privates who fought Friday received the French Croix de Guerre conferred by Premier Clemenceau. He personally praised the troops after reviewing them and commended their valorous conduct.
W T Mason argues that the Brest Litovsk peace terms are a strategic move by Russian revolutionaries to unsettle the Germans. He claims the signing has little lasting value and that true power rests with a large German army on the front. He urges Western democracies to aid the Slavs to preserve democracy in the East.
Chicago March 5. Packers publicity to influence the federal trade commission inquiry into the packing industry drew fire from Francia J Newey at today's hearing. Heney said Armour & Co tripled their expenditures for publicity from 1915 to 1916 and that Armour Swift and Morris agreed early in 1916 that publicity was essential to avoid criminal prosecution. They held joint talks but chose to act independently.
Spokane March 6 Inland Empire will raise 1918 wheat crop value by about 10.8 million dollars over last year according to K Insinger of the Spokane Chamber of Commerce The higher federal payments per bushel and a more liberal grading scheme are anticipated as near at hand
Dr James Sullivan and other physicians praise organic Nuxated Iron as a vital blood builder and energy tonic. They cite General Gibson, General Gordon, and General Clem cases to claim renewed buoyancy and endurance for worn out soldiers and individuals. Boston physician Dr J Sauer also backs its use when feeling weak.
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