Brunswick Republic Survives Despite Domestic Doubt
The editorial notes the Brunswick republic and President Metges with Frau Fasshauser as minister. It jokes the first lady keeps her theater usher job, resisting lavish caprice while the president’s plans falter. The piece praises conservatism and self knowledge amid European turmoil.
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Republic of
Bruns
Herr Metges
Fasshauser
Tion
Metges
Republic of Brunswick
Capitol
Windward
Europe
Brunswick
Remember Thy Creator In The Youthful Health Warning
A verbose early 20th century health exhortation urges young men to prioritize health now to avoid long term decline. It links vigor to habits, warning that neglect leads to future illness, with calls for daily deep breathing and regular exercise as preventive measures. The rhetoric casts health as timely, urging care before aging and heavy responsibilities set in.
Retirement of Seattle health chief hailed by city leaders
The Health Commissioner retires with regret after five loyal years of service. The appointment of the new health commissioner by Mayor Hanson is praised as nonpartisan and excellent. Dr. J. S. McBride is thanked for improving Seattle’s health standing. Dr. Hiram Read is noted as prior head of major health duties and seen as a strong successor.
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J. S. McBride
Hanson
McBride
Iity
Seattle
Hiram Read
Girl War Worker Recognized At Broadway High School Event
The article notes a ceremony at Broadway High School honoring women who worked during the war, praising their labor in industry and trucks. The event, organized by the war community service board, aims to plan future gatherings and recreational opportunities for workers.
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Broadway High School
America
War Community Service Board
Letters to Editor DR. CRANE ATTACKED
The Star publishes a reader objection criticizing Dr. Frank Crane's article. The writer urges maintaining high ideals and virtue, arguing against the claim that love requires stumbling toward humanity. Charleston correspondent Cc. BE. ROWCLIFFE signs the letter.
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Frank Crane
Rowcliffe
Charleston
Starshells And J Wise Little Betty In Sunday School
A collage of quirky snippets including a joke about souls dogs and cows in heaven a Mars canal bulletin a Northwest disturbance in the United States and a Mrs Wiggs rival tale from a local South side street plus a humorous office boy gag and a New Year verse.
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Betty
Jeet
Mars Solar Canal
Ole Hanson
United States
Youngstown Telegram. i
Psa
Soldier's Mother Recalls Elks Aid for Returning Vet
An unnamed Soldier's Mother recalls the Elks' club offering to pay her son's transportation home and arrange a job upon his return from service. She notes the offer was extended because of his Elks affiliation and questions why other groups did not provide similar help.
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the Star
Elks
Senate
Elks’ Club
Order
Boyald
Bremerton stenographer loses purse on crowded Seattle streetcar
In a letter to The Star Martha Kristie of Bremerton describes riding a Rainier Valley streetcar to aid her sick sister. She found a vacant seat, later discovered her purse missing with about 30 dollars, stamps receipts and a letter with her address. Despite notifying conductor authorities and placing newspaper ads, no return. She urges honesty and notes she would have helped a penitent thief.
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the Star
U.s. Navy Yard
Bremerton
Seattle
Rainier Valley
Parcela
Martha Kristie
Cogean Ave
No Beer No Work Protest Voice Urges Legal Ballot Over Strikes
A lengthy editorial condemns street vendors selling No Beer No Work buttons and warns thousands of workers against walking out over wartime prohibition. It urges voters to seek change through constitutional means, praising order and warning against disrupting commerce.
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Wilson
London
United States of America
Helmets Sold For War Bond Campaign Bargain Rates
Frank R. Wilson, director of Victory Loan publicity, bought 85,000 German helmets for 1. He received a letter from C. A. Farnsworth with 16 cents for the 12th district’s helmet share, and Wilson mailed a receipt for 1 cent with 2 cents change to Farnsworth.
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Washington
Frank R. Wilson
Victory Loan Publicity
War Department
Wilson
C. A. Farnsworth
San Francisco
Queen Mary Detects Spelling Error At Print Plant
Special to The Star. Queen Mary visits a London printing plant and spots a spelling error in a photograph caption. She writes the correct name, impressing a grateful printer who preserves her Majesty’s handwriting as proof of the mistake and correction.
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N. BE. A
London
Queen Mary
Cigarette Startled Fire at Grand Opera House
A cast off cigarette started a fire in rubbish beneath the Fourth stairway at the old Grand opera house at Third and Cherry on Monday afternoon. The interior suffered scorch damage but the blaze was quickly extinguished by the fire department. The building has remained closed since 1917.
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Grand Opera House
Last rites for ex master of Alameda scattered at sea
Port Townsend March 14. The last wish of Frank W. Klinger former master of the steamship Alameda was carried out as the vessel entered Port Townsend with all flags at half mast. Captain Charles S Spavis scattered his ashes into the bay amid the ship’s quiet salute by lifelong friends.
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Port Townsend
Frank W. Klinger
Alameda
Mariner
Charles 8. Spavis
Engineers in Brest France A P O 716 MISB8 A V 8
Mrs R E B asked about the 319th engineers and the answer confirms they are stationed at Brest France A P O 716 MISB8 A V 8. The note provides location details for the unit.
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the Star
319Th Engineers
Brest
France
Foot and Mouth by Edmund Vance Cooke
A playful verse equates alcohol to a foot and mouth disease, framing liquor as a corrupting force. The speaker derides taverns and demonizes drink, portraying prohibitionist sentiment through sharp metaphor and irony.
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Edmund Vance Cooke
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Emil Cottin
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Roister
Pomer Fryyham
Germany
S. E. Corner
First
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STAR
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Crescent
Crescent Mfg. Co
Seattle, Wash
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