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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1918
Page
9
A compilation by B Hunt praises American wartime feats in 11 months including rail and gun production in France and vast munitions. The author urges Americans to match the pace with greater effort, noting monthly enemy advantages and urging decisive action now.
A soldier writes about camp libraries as quiet havens with gray rooms, indirect lighting, and writing tables. The American Library Association launches its second campaign to send books to trainees, sailors, and men in France while urging readers to donate idle volumes.
The Red Cross urges readers to donate clean clothing for Belgium and France before March 25 as ships for transport will soon be unavailable. Contributions are accepted at First Ave and University St or fire stations with Mrs. R. H. Boyle as chair and assistants Mrs. E. Herring and Mrs. C. J. France directing efforts.
The narrative contrasts dead heroes with living recipients and hints at a crisis in Spain and Portugal. It mentions a potential Bolo Pasha connection and signals tension in Iberian woodpiles alongside Pershing’s reluctance to disclose names of slain soldiers.
Analysis argues Kaiser's motives in seeking a separate peace with Russia while war continues. It notes Lenine's dominant role in the treaty paper and six resignations from the revolutionary government. The piece predicts distrust of any conditional peace and a likely struggle by Russian revolutionists to extract concessions from the opponents.
Shaken hands with the new mayor, residents discuss saving money to buy a tablet erected to honor the man who argued for public service in Washington. A wish remains to also place one for the governor who will not lift the state burden.
W A Flair secretary of the Vancouver Board of Trade denies rumors that Canadians ignore food regulations. He notes hotels restaurants and the public are conserving flour ham and bacon and keeping to the lines on conservation in a letter received by Assistant Food Administrator Beck.
There is substantial women’s clothing on hand at the rummage site located at 208 Second Ave. S and S. The Bethany Red Crown auxiliary runs the sale with the women of Bethany Queen Anne church in charge.
Saving with War Savings Stamps benefits both the purchaser and the nation. Your money earns value while the U S uses the funds for national needs.
Letter from Gunner F. B. Palme of the 13th Battery C F A B E F France recounts his return from 14 days leave in England and experiences in London. He praises the Y M C A Eagle Hut for American soldiers, condemns pacifism, and urges continued support and fighting spirit to secure victory over the Hun. He notes air raids, rescue work, and the dedication of U S volunteers and women aiding troops.
A Washington Guaranty Law provides deposit protection through the Washington Bank Depositors Guaranty Fund. Banks join the fund to boost public confidence and deter risky practices, with a large fund held in the State Treasurer's vaults for prompt deposit payments. The Scandinavian American Bank in Seattle is a Guaranty Bank, reflecting the program's strength with a $16.5 million resource base and rising deposits.
A reader signed Taxpayer criticizes Western Washington Hospital for the Insane at Fort Steilacoom. The letter urges legislative and gubernatorial action, calls for a mental health expert as head administrator, and argues against appointing a railroad surgeon as superintendent.
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