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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1918
Page
3
A late Monday raid by Mexican bandits at the Novill ranch in Bio Bend country left a man and two women among the dead with several others injured. J. H. Novill, son of owner Edward Novill, was shot seven times but escaped to a nearby ranch. Officials report several bandits were killed.
About 1,000 stenographers and typists sat the United States civil service examination in Seattle after the war declaration, as the need for departmental workers in Washington is rising. H. F. Ward, secretary of the U.S. civil service district, announced the fact on Tuesday.
An advertisement touts Haynes as a reliable watch source located next to the Liberty Theatre inviting shoppers to visit for quality timepieces.
An advertisement urges readers to ask for a Hyome outfit at Bartell Drug and breathe Hyome to cure catarrh. It claims the antiseptic reaches the lungs, kills germs, soothes inflammation, and avoids stomach dosing, sprays or douches. It warns of danger and possible progression to consumption if untreated.
German wartime leaders seek hollow victories to mask a looming food crisis. An official report warns meat and bread rations may be cut again as eastern grain remains closed and milk supplies are disrupted. The piece notes public unrest fears and cites Breslau's dog meat consumption as wartime hardship.
Police rounded up eleven slacker suspects for upcoming federal inquiry. Individuals named include Joseph Martin Augustine Fietala Henry Christofferson Christ Savers on Anastansie Rhoda, arrested at Sixth Ave and King. Rhoda had registration cards but no questionnaires or contact with boards. others lacked cards. Others listed are V Holwie Joe Stukaskel Conrad Biom Timar Ii Pearson Peter Berklund and Heinrich T Lapp.
K. C. Horton of 9409 Admiral Way headed out with several friends for a high time Monday night. He began by losing his companions, then his car, and later faced footpads who stole his coat, watch and $20. The auto was found stranded Tuesday about a half mile from his home.
Washington March 26 Alien Seth Edwards seaman of Augusta Georgia was killed in European waters by submarine fire the Navy Department reported today Bernard Coleman seaman New York was killed March 20 by falling boxes aboard the U S S Texas both men are listed as dead in the line of duty with the Navy
Frieda Hempel will be the fourth artist in the Ladies' Musical Club season recital series. She joined the Metropolitan Opera in 1912 and was a leading favorite in European art centers. Her America appearance created a stir in operatic circles and her voice and beauty drew crowds. She is a Red Cross worker and rumored engaged to a prominent American. The concert is Monday April 1 at the Metropolitan.
Soviet troops smashed General Korniloff's army on the Char koff border near the Don region station Pissarevskaya. The attacking force乱korniloffs men fled in wild disorder. report filed from Petrograd dated March 123.
Joseph A. Swalwell, chairman of Washington's Liberty loan committee, declares the $3,000,000,000 minimum for the third Liberty loan is not a limit. He says oversubscription will measure American patriotism and may determine the date of the fourth loan. The campaign, starting April 6, seeks enthusiasm to exceed the second loan and hasten government needs.
Liberty Bonds second issue climbed to 97.62 at noon after a record single trade. By 12:45 pm purchases reached 10 million dollars for the day as C D Barney & Co bought 1.7 million of Liberty 4s at 97.60. Danks praise McAdoo plan for the next loan, noting 4 percent rate and conversion features should stabilize the market.
Senator Lodge denounces the government's refusal to inform the public about American air peril in France. He cites no combat planes in France, $510,000,000 spent, and calls for full disclosure to awaken the American people. He condemns six lost months on trench guns and urges truth to rally national spirit.
Secretary McAdoo announced a new Liberty loan of three billion dollars at four percent. The drive will begin April 6 as American officials mobilize supplies and resources to aid the fighting in France and oppose German militarism.
Notice of sale style and pricing for spring attire at the Florence Upstairs Store. Shoppers are urged to act fast as prices are marked for quick sale at Second and Union locations.
A reader explains that stomach pain from acidity and fermentation is best treated by neutralizing acid with Bi-nesia. A teaspoon of Bi-nesia powder or two to three tablets in hot water after eating stops acidity and fermentation, allowing comfortable meals again.
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