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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1918
Page
13
A government savings pitch explains three benefits of investing in War Savings First. It states your dollar buys more today, earns about 1.25 dollars back on January 1, and helps Uncle Sam support the war effort in the meantime.
Next Wednesday is declared War Savings day to honor the Thrift Stamp campaign. The public is urged to observe a citywide off day for thought and work, with a parade featuring business groups and the Central Labor Council. Patriotism and judgment drive the appeal to labor to save now for future dollars.
The Cleveland jury acquits Elmer Hupp amid discussion of the so called Eternal Triangle involving Joyce and Ethel Hupp. The piece mocks domestic betrayals and argues against gun violence while condemning such scandals as harming a child. It notes other topics including Billy Sunday and naval tests and ends with Esther Cleveland’s marriage news.
New York March 16 Allied air forces and American crews stand ready for large scale aerial battle across the western front. Alan St. Hawley of the Aero Club predicts heavy fleet actions to gain air supremacy with 22 000 planes in the US program to France. He notes the shift from individual duels to coordinated fleet tactics and foresees allied squadrons facing German formations with cavalry level organization and speed.
A fragment notes a clerk in the county auditor's office and a wardens office occupant. A New Jersey inventor touts a waterproof windproof foolproof match. The item describes streetcar crowding and commuter mishaps, then quips on council caucuses and a request to President A W Leonard of the traction company.
A speaker recalls debates with his mother on famous men from Lincoln to Edison, noting her admiration and sharp critique. The monologue wanders through literature, science, and philosophy, praising steadfast wives and the strength of a wife’s faith, ending with a tribute to women’s loyal influence.
A midwestern newspaper feature promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic to build blood, claim curing pale complexions and nervous weakness. It cites testimonials from I A Southwick of Woonsocket and Mrs Frank McLaughlin of St Clair plus Connecticut Justice Charles E Montgomery, describing improved health and weight gain after use. The piece notes no price increase and urges readers to obtain the medicine or a free booklet.
March Wathe of Fast Ottawa, an independent man, found a two foot vein of high grade coal beneath his house. He now digs coal to shovel directly to his furnace despite snow and rail disruptions. The vein runs into his garden, a fortunate stroke during a coal shortage.
An unclear fragment mentions nutrition and iron supplements with scattered words about eating and health, suggesting advice or a promotional note for iron tonic usage. Specific names, dates, or events are not identifiable in the text.
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