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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1917
Page
5
The city council rejected a plan by Iman Hanna and The Star to move clocks ahead for daylight during summer for war gardening. Mayor Gill, who would veto any ordinance, says workers can adjust by gardening in the morning. Council members express confusion over the issue and the feasibility.
A historic shift from localized group gatherings to a citywide effort. The piece describes Seattle moving from small circles tied to churches unions or trades to a large scale commercial organization inviting all citizens to unite for broader economic and civic aims.
The United States and its government honor Field Marshal Joffre of France among British and French representatives visiting Washington for a momentous conference. The speech lauds his leadership at the Marne and credits his courage with halting German drives on Paris, saving France Britain the world. The piece portrays Joffre as a global hero whose deeds belong to the world, not France alone.
Bambi, returning to the city with a hopeful plan, visits the Frohman offices to pitch a new play called Francesca. She asserts Jarvis Jocelyn as the writer’s ideal lead, revealing she is married to him and has helped on other plays.
Everett True presses a point about marriage to a cab driver as a woman recalls a secret union with Jarvis. She explains they married last spring and pursued separate paths, with her concealing hers until luck favored success. Jarvis remains unaware of the truth.
An old advertisement promotes refined cocoanut oil as a safe greasefree shampoo option superior to many soaps and shampoos. It claims the oil cleans scalp, removes dust and oil, leaves hair silky and easy to manage, and is inexpensive and widely available at drug stores.
A comical item notes the city council delaying an early hour while residents prepare with telescopes for a noon ball drop. It invites self praise and humor about civic activity and local lore.
A curious reader letters section features Dr Snowball and EB D K debating art and animals with playful quips. A humorous exchange references a bull and a suffragette club, ending with a light remark about matinee tickets.
Maj James W Monroe, the last surviving son of President Monroe, aged 101, applies at a Atlanta recruiting station and urges several young men to enlist as he expresses his wish to serve Uncle Sam. He is a Mexican and Civil War veteran who lost two sons in service.
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