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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1918
Page
9
Major L C Eckenfelder explains German tactics as wave assaults fueled by heavy bombardment to break Allied lines. He notes German estimates of Paris in cost and praises German discipline while describing how waves of troops overwhelm trenches and guns.
A war report claims Willum’s long range gun has killed 118 people in Paris within fifteen days. The Gazette denounces the enemy attack and warns of harsher lessons for a nation that disregards human rights.
Dr S H Clark of the University of Chicago condemned Butte Montana officials for burning all German books in school libraries calling them childish. He argues that German actions have occurred twice as often as in England or the United States. The piece notes German claims about Shakespeare's origin and hints at a German naval officer comment on Britain forcing a naval battle.
In the week ending April 23 government yards launched six steel ships and two wooden ships totaling 62 300 tons. Skinner x Eddy Co Seattle launched an 8800 ton vessel 55 working days after keel laying. The item notes this as a major war news development and hints at boosting Allied efforts.
Charity Commissioner Callaghan faces graft accusations linked to Christmas gifts to Dr. Matthews and Scott C. Bone. The case also involves James A. Wood allegedly receiving $300 in groceries, raising questions about county expense and the recipients’ awareness of the source. Wood, long resident of Meotile, seeks fair consideration of his statement.
The piece extols spring as a balm against fate and misery, urging focus on sunny days and leisure despite wartime faults and burdens. It contrasts carefree moments with the harsh reality of work, urging care to cut glass and practical tips like saving spaghetti crumbs and making dumplings.
A Pennsylvania educator starts a correspondence school teaching geometry to housewives. The note suggests practical activities from doughnut making to home building, with jokes about bridges and razors. The piece mixes light humor with everyday domestic tips.
The article explains headache causes include dental and eye problems, digestive issues, liver function, intestinal absorption, nasal irritation, high blood pressure, and other disturbances. It cautions against overuse of heart-depressant remedies, notes risks of improper treatment, and urges medical evaluation before treatment. Mrs. W. H. Askew comments on X ray safety when properly conducted.
Ira C. Tprow n, school medical inspector, commends an editor's openair school story. He says it advances educational propaganda for openair schools and aims to make health catching rather than disease, shaping better men and women.
A mother receives reflections from her son Roy and Clyde stationed in France. He notes rock houses with rooftop gardens and an underground dwelling, plus a visit to a museum housing a priceless village scene painting. They also mention a recent candy and cigarette box from home.
Squeeze the juice of two lemons into a bottle containing three ounces of orchard white and shake well to make a quarter pint of freckle and tan lotion. Grocers supply lemons and three ounces of orchard white for a few cents. Massage daily to fade freckles and blemishes and achieve clear soft white skin. Harmless.
The campaign urges men to join the tank corps for Britain Canada or the United States. The US seeks 150 heavy auto truck drivers 400 gasoline tractor drivers and many motorcycle drivers. British and Canadian openings require education and skilled trades including welders blacksmiths boilermakers coppersmiths draftsmen electricians and painters. Enlistees undergo infantry level physicals with postings to Wellington barracks Ottawa or England via Chicago.
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