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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1918
Page
4
The writer urges Mr. Harry B. Hunt to provide unbiased war status articles to readers. They argue informed citizens must act unitedly and note Austro German rulers misjudge America. Printed articles could demoralize autocratic powers and empower anti autocracy sentiment.
Fragmentary note reflects Britain's role in aiding France and Russia against Germany and hints at unlikely wartime alignments. It notes Japan's involvement alongside Russia and France while commenting on political maneuvering behind such coalitions.
The piece mocks wartime policies by noting Miss Lolita Armour and Cornelius Vanderbilt being barred from private cars, while government limits on resources stir decision making. It argues officials like Director McAdoo face quandaries between fairness and business interests and mentions Denmark using bread additives.
A block of text urging investment in War Savings Stamps to support the Uncle Sam war effort. It promotes thrift, a Thrift card, and the Third Liberty Loan opening April 6, linking savings to cash convertibility and tax awareness. Contains unrelated wartime references and social commentary about public discourse.
Fragmentary notice mentions I D K s Colyum and Colyum It is considered unlikely that other Russia or Germany will stamp its coin a In God We Trust sky. Young Grimes describes a blonde stenog Betella and clerk says What favor please Vanella Lent. Hoertling's speech to Richstock is referenced.
A crowded streetcar back platform scene at 5:20 p m shows a conductor and a peeved patron clashing over a transfer. The exchange escalates as a Chinaman’s laundry ticket is mistaken for payment, ending with exits as the car moves.
The Star replies to The Birth of a Nation noting its splendor and prejudice, urging Americans to unite as one nation. It questions the film’s effect on Southerners and Black citizens while praising voluntary war effort and Red Cross service by all Americans. L B R Graham from Puget Sound Navy Yard signs the letter.
The note from Sedro-Woolley complains that Canadian forces in France must pay 5 cents to mail letters, while letters to American expeditionary forces cost 3 cents. The writer argues this discrepancy is unfair and urges reconsideration.
The piece details American engineering forces in France, numbering about 49 000 with 10 000 railroad specialists and 6 000 foresters. It outlines new American railcars and locomotives, shipping constraints, and the system of uniform train speed to move 30 000 tons daily for 1 000 000 men, under Felton and Atterbury.
Oscar Main testified about his movements during the half hour of the crime he faces, with defense witnesses disputing Hodge’s ability to reveal Main’s location at that distance. Prosecution witnesses argued light conditions could have made the act possible, though bad light would negate it.
A nostalgic verse recalls a boy named Willie and a daily household duty. The speaker reflects on youthful wonder and the repetitive call to wash the dishes as part of everyday life.
About 390 Cereal Workers union members who walked out Wednesday for a near 50 cent daily wage increase have reached a practical settlement. A government owners and union committee announced the gap has narrowed to 15 to 25 cents daily and is expected to be closed soon. The new scale will be tied to a cost of living necessities schedule being prepared by the committee. All workers are back on the job.
Washington date line reports a nationwide coal inspection system being installed by the fuel administration after numerous complaints about poor coal quality used for heating during winter. The order takes effect March 11.
A heavy frost in Durham California last night dropped to 22 degrees destroying the almond cross. Almond growers report near total losses despite smudge pots.
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