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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1918
Page
7
The message urges continued home front sacrifice as thousands die on the Western front to curb militarism. It appeals to readers to live with greater duty and resolve so America contributes more to victory. It links wartime effort to national resolve and citizenship.
Be a Reservist Seattle Minute Men aid the government with a house to house canvass to enroll all men in the Pacific Service Reserve. The aim is to list every good American for possible mobilization, a preparedness measure not requiring full wartime sacrifice. A New York man who offered a gasoline substitute at 21 1/2 cents a gallon has been arrested. You can't beat John D. for luck.
The Empire state declines to ratify the national prohibition amendment and proposes a popular referendum next fall. Proponents argue the issue should be decided directly by the people, asserting the amendment requires broad public support and could shape labor and business rebalancing. They urge using the referendum as the sole issue in state elections rather than other concerns.
The notice urges businesses to mail earlier to ease post office congestion as Seattle ramps up wartime mail processing. It notes a labor shortage threatening 1918 crops and highlights the Women’s National Farm and Garden Association push and the Woman’s Land Army of America forming to aid farm labor. It also satirically comments on current events and attire trends.
An early health ad warns that impurities in the blood cause many diseases and that S. S. S. blood remedy cleanses the blood. It promotes a pure blood supply to prevent rheumatism catarrh eczema and other ailments. Free literature and medical advice are offered by Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.
In Paris a wartime reporter describes a French farm under siege by conflict, detailing barraged barns, reduced horse and dairy stock, and German prisoners kept under guard. Refugees and war-damaged life persist as farmers turn to poultry and vegetables to survive while orchards and fruit grow leanly for sustenance.
France faces manpower shortages as farmers rely on old workers, German prisoners, and refugees to till fields. In Kansas City, a general strike called in sympathy withLaundry workers and drivers was postponed after four hours as unions reassess actions amid wartime demands.
The Star prints reader letters from BE Hone ycutt Madera Calif Peter Ludviksen Hoquiam Wash and Wm Dawl Hoquiam praising a tobacco fund card and urging safety in shipyard work noting accidents stem from carelessness.
Announcement from Barcelona reports the sinking of three Spanish ships the Joliet Guadalaquiver and Joa quina in the Atlantic. The tally notes five Spanish ships sunk in two days.
An advertisement promotes Cascarets as a harmless laxative that cleanses the liver and bowels without griping. It claims quick, painless results, improved breath and digestion, and a candy-taste for all ages, with a 10 cent box available at drug stores.
The plan calls for organizing committees from each labor section to assist in selecting subcommittees, encourage affiliated organizations to fund generously from their general funds, and require each local to maintain a roster listing every subscriber to the Third Liberty Loan and their city section.
An advertisement touts St Jacobs Liniment as instant relief for rheumatism pain and soreness. It claims internal treatment is rarely needed, promotes a trial bottle, and lists uses including sciatica neuralgia lumbago backache sprains and swellings. It advertises in a Star Want Ads style.
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