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 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1918
Page
7
The message urges support for American war effort by buying Thrift Stamps to finance ammunition and supplies for troops fighting the Huns. It emphasizes national effort and reader responsibility in the thrift program during wartime.
A daylight saving proposal would move clocks ahead one hour on March 31, with standard time returning when days shorten. The idea, used in England and elsewhere since the war, aims to wake people earlier to enjoy sunshine and boost wartime energy. Citizens are urged to grow war gardens and stay active after work.
The piece discusses public quarantine as a remedy for vice and disease, praising Seattle's emergency quarantine while noting hospital shortcomings and calling for a brighter, better lighted hospital. It cites New York voting patterns on women's suffrage and comments on telephone service and war garden duty.
A front line letter set portrays deep affection as a soldier promises fidelity and return, writing to a beloved with vows of truth and enduring love. Another companion note expresses the overwhelming emotion of receiving a letter, describing spring air, birds, and the longing to see and hear the loved one again.
An advertisement touts rheumatism as a blood infection and claims uric acid saturates the blood. It argues that salves do not help and promotes 8. 8. 8. as a blood purifier from Swift Specific Company of Atlanta, offering free physician advice.
Mr Whitfield of the Lincoln hotel asks corporation counsel Hugh Caldwell for an opinion after finding a five cent coin between Fourth and Third Avenues on Madison Street. He questions ownership and asks who should hold the coin whether city street department or himself, requesting a receipt if it belongs to the city. The note hints at a lighthearted city issue amid chatter about jitneys and local figures.
Health notes discuss smallpox dangers and vaccination benefits. It notes mild cases can be fatal and urges vaccination, recounting Jenner's 1796 discovery, historic mortality, and dangers of non aseptic early methods. A second item answers insomnia linked to eye strain, asserting correction may relieve sleep issues.
Wartime social customs shift from male gifts to courting soldiers by damsels with erandy, cigars and theatre tickets. La Marquise de Fontenoy notes Lumley castle heirlooms tracing the Lumley line to world creation. A Paris news note reports a marriage between an American surgeon and a French nurse, names withheld for censorship, as weather talks drift.
Washington March 14 A bill by Representative Albert Johnson would automatically pay insurance to mothers dependent on their sons. The current law only provides for widowed mothers.
March 18 a new air raid defense unit will be organized in New York City, led by Commissioner Enright Todiman Wanamaker with Todiman Wanamaker as special deputy commissioner taking charge of the organization for air raid protection.
An old time pain remedy advertises St Jacobs Liniment to stop neuralgia fast. It claims to soothe wore nerves without skin burning or discoloration and offers a small trial bottle from any drug store for instant relief in the face head or any body part.
War Savings Stamps grow in value for savers while supporting the U S war effort through civilian purchases. The program offers a safe investment that benefits both individuals and the nation.
Pleasant relief for liver and bowels at 10c a box. They claim to cleanse a torpid liver and sluggish bowels without gripe. Advertises Cascarets as harmless and effective for adults and children, works while you sleep.
A brief advertisement promotes Tiz as a remedy for tired and sore feet. It claims fast relief and comfort, encouraging readers to use Tiz for daily foot care and easing fatigue. The copy emphasizes easy application and noticeable results.
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.