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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1918
Page
4
A reader challenges idle workers to join war effort by actually doing industrial labor. A second letter asks how many states still practice capital punishment, noting 22 state penalties for first degree murder and 13 states for death. A housewife laments seating inequality for workers and shoppers, urging equity and justice for all.
Ancient remedy promoted for backache kidney and bladder trouble. Claims quick cleansing of kidneys and blood, prevention of disease, and easier urination. Sold with refund promise if not satisfied after days, urging purchase from druggists only.
A reader asks if living in the United States after a German marriage affects citizenship and if children born here are American. MES. B answers that the children are American citizens and that the woman would likely be considered a British subject under certain laws, though the author is unsure about British marriage law. The reply notes potential US citizenship if married to a US citizen.
Dear Miss Grey explains a lengthwise stamp likely signals a hurried writer and careless placement. The reply suggests people of taste place their messages inside the envelope rather than outside.
U S Army in France builds multiple large hospital complexes near three French cities with 20 000 beds, 7 000 beds, and 6 000 beds respectively. One bed per five soldiers expected, with most wounded recoveries and rapid transfer to base hospitals. Convalescent care will send eligible patients back to America.
The Duthies Timekeepers defeated Skinner and Eddy 8 to 0 to extend their winning streak. Batteries were Jones and James for Duthies with Rhodes and Johnson for Skinner & Eddy.
A妻 narrator writes of marriage, happiness, and adjustment after separation. She contrasts her search for enduring happiness with her husband Dick who sought distraction and escape. The letter reflects on love, memory, and the ache of starting a new life.
Freezone promises quick corn relief with a tiny bottle costing only a few cents. A drop on an aching corn stops the pain, allowing the corn to be lifted out with no pain and no irritation. The ad touts Freezone as a Cincinnati genius’s other discovery, curing hard or soft corns and even toe between-the-toes corn.
A narrator clinging to memory recalls a father’s features and tones to keep Dick’s image alive for his son Fichard Waverly II. The speaker fears losing the memory as night terrors and a choking sensation awaken them, hoping fate preserves the line about Dick’s face and hair.
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