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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
6
Louis K. B. Scholl defends Christian Science loyalism in wartime letters. He rebukes "True Pine" and "True Blue" for antiwar insinuations, cites Mrs Eddy and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures to argue citizens become soldiers if rights are seized. He stresses Christian Scientists’ patriotism and duty.
A 29 year old mother seeks guidance as a 55 year old man with a troubled past pressure her for marriage after his wife’s death. Advice cautions him lacking legitimacy from her pending divorce and urges firm rejection and protective witnesses if harassment persists.
Dear Miss Grey advises a cautious approach for a young woman unsure about marriage. A second letter from a laborer questions church investments in Liberty Bonds. the rector defends church service over profit and cites examples of church purchasing power and fund allocations.
A widow-narrator reflects on grief and social expectations after her husband’s death. Donna Tenney challenges hypocrisy about remarriage while questioning the effects of widowhood on life plans and romance.
Reports attribute the strikes on U-boat bases to the policy direction of Sir Rosslyn Wemyss, the newly appointed head of Britain's navy. The reference recalls his name and pronunciation.
The government announced that it has commandeered the entire unsold wool held by dealers and growers and the whole wool clip for the year. The War Industries Board said a price scale has been agreed to spur future production.
Seattle shipbuilders in the Skinner & Eddy group contributed 4,885.50 in April for the relief fund. Five percent, about 250, will be allocated to Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund. A U S marine corps show at the Liberty Theatre on Saturday at 9:30 am is selling tickets to support the fund.
The Star reports the Toys in France Tobacco Fund collects for soldiers aid with 45 percent to the Red Cross and 30 percent for civilian relief in King and Kitsap counties. Remaining funds support a sinking fund for emergencies. C. F. Cahill, president, expects monthly intake of 8 000 to 9 000 dollars as men enroll and foremen pledge up to 500 dollars. Members will wear a Red Cross insignia button.
A 25 member Committee in Charge oversees all disbursements as shipbuilders push other plants to adopt the war fund budget. Cahill calls for sharing experience to avoid past mistakes while Mayor Hurley forwards thanks to workers who lead in construction and exemplify war spirit. Various individuals contribute small sums as the effort expands to general mechanics and trades.
Washington May 2 Provost Marshal General Crowder ordered the mobilization on May 15 of 8,985 drafted men to begin a two months training for special army industrial work. Automobile mechanics chauffeurs machinists blacksmiths sheet metal workers and related trades are called.
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