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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1918
Page
3
Seattle citizens rally for the third Liberty loan as officials announce a 12 million dollar local quota. Chairman Swalwell says all is ready and shipyard workers await the drive while contests for honor records are planned. Washington reports the third loan at 3 billion with state leaders allocating six billion on the original basis.
In Kansas City on March 27 estimates show 3 000 to 10 000 union workers answered the call for a general sympathy strike. Two large breweries report plants badly crippled with over 1 000 men out. Many bartenders stationary engineers and barbers also quit work.
The Seattle post office has arranged for another clerk carrier examination for April 13. Men are leaving the service so rapidly that the eligible list is practically depleted, and frequent civil service examinations are necessary to provide more qualified men.
M. Achiltree of 719 Fourth Ave N objects to loud newsboy calls announcing German victories at midnight. He asks the police to stop the broadcasts disturbing his sleep.
The Ames shipyard blacksmiths turned over $25.76 to the Tobacco Fund on Wednesday. They plan to donate a sum each month for the remainder of the war, with Lela M. Douglas adding $1.50 to the fund.
Daniel Kelleher state director spoke at the Limit club meeting praising the war savings movement. He noted increased savings deposits in The Beattie banks and said patriotic Beattie residents invest in War Savings stamps while deposits rise.
Federal grand jury expected to return several indictments late Wednesday as the panel meets at the federal building. Subpoenaed to appear today were F. H. Mraillard and W. H. Starr of the police dry squad, signaling the Comatock case is under investigation.
The ad touts Hood's Sarsaparilla to purify the blood before meals and Hood's Peptiron after meals to strengthen the body, raise red blood cells, and restore energy during spring illnesses. It claims the trio protects against fevers, pneumonia, diphtheria, and other ailments, with Hood's Pills aiding liver function and compatibility among products.
J W T Mason reports from New York that Hindenburg's southern front strategy risks Germany's left flank as French reserves and American involvement loom. German morale wavers while Allied reinforcements bolster the Entente, signaling a shift of initiative away from Von Hindenburg's gamble with death.
Judge King Dykeman appoints Walter AL McClure and A L Gould as receivers for the Sandstrom Shipbuilding Co. The Ballard shipyard operations are cited with the receivers posting a $10 000 preliminary bond.
A call to action for health through dental work. The office promises skilled, safe treatment by graduate dentists with state board certification and an ironclad guarantee. It emphasizes affordable prices, clear exams, and a prompt appointment invitation.
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