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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1917
Page
4
A New York woman learns to be a newspaper compositor as part of a push to replace printers sent to the colors. The caption notes women training to take men’s positions in the printing trade.
President Wilson endorses the Washington Harvesters League call for volunteers to take vacations and work in fields to aid harvest labor supply. He notes federal and state efforts to station agents and cooperate with local boards, praising citizens who help feed the nation as a public service.
In Arkansas City Kansas on May 4 Mrs Bertha Dorner contemplates sending a fourth son to the Kansas National Guard while three of her sons serve in the US Army and two brothers fight for Germany. The piece frames a mother bearing wartime strain through multiple family members enlisted or conscripted.
A list highlights the women associated with U S wartime leadership showing wives of key officials. Included are Mrs Woodrow Wilson Mrs William G McAdoo and others linked to the secretary of war treasurer state interior agriculture attorney general postmaster general navy and related offices.
Paula reflects on Tom's drinking and his failure at the Capitol assignment while Alma fills in, causing disappointment. The narrator Paula and Margie discuss fate, love, and life as Paula pursues political work with resilience and optimism, hinting at future chapters.
Richmond Indiana resident Mia Johnston recounts years of illness and weakness that limited stairs. After using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound she regained strength, moved to a new home, did garden and building work, and raised hundreds of chickens and ducks.
Lorsbach and his brother Peter, joined by Noah Brickwell, revisited a familiar field where a year earlier silver had been found. He marked the spot, fetched a shovel, and began digging revealing more than $140 in gold and silver on the first shovelful.
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