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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1919
Page
11
Mary Vannier, a U S army telephone operator serving in France, recalls dancing with Gen John J Pershing and his staff at a tea dance. She reports Pershing praised the signal corps women and said American girls would remain overseas while active.
Frank L. Marshall of 219 18th N street promoted to first lieutenant after serving in France for more than a year. He left Camp Lewis in October 1917 and arrived in France at Christmas, saw action in major battles, and was among early arrivals to Camp Lewis at the war's end. Prior to war service he worked for Frank Waterhouse, and in 1916 he went to the Mexican border with the Second Washington, serving six months as a sergeant before becoming a second lieutenant.
Porterville reports quote a German officer captured by the 263d Infantry near the Meuse front. Sergt Claude Nelson, returning from France, says the prisoners clung to hope until near Test Day before the armistice then faced doom as American pressure continued.
Wound, service and discharge chevrons mark those who served with pride. A Victory Button proclaims participation in the war effort and brotherhood among servicemen. It signals voluntary support for Victory Liberty bonds and loyalty to the government and its defenders. Wear it proudly.
Albert Daly eight years old sues Hopfer Brewing company for fifty thousand dollars claiming a truck backing onto him crushed one leg. Six of his mother’s twelve children allegedly donated skin to patch the wound. He testified in Justice Mitchells court while limping to the bench.
Marriages listed include Norman W Austin with Margaret Jensen and several other couples with names and addresses. Gift notices record presents to various Mr and Mrs households with dates in April May and October. Debates over complaints for cruelty and decrees filed list multiple plaintiff defendant pairs. Death notices provide scattered names and addresses with May dates attached.
In San Francisco on May 9 Henry H. Leake an 81 year old blind bedridden man was awakened by a window disturbance. A thief entered the room and stole the chamois skin bag containing his life savings of 80 dollars.
Sergt. George Chandler, back from France, spoke to Queen Anne students and faculty on Thursday about life at the front. He said it costs nearly $1,000 annually to feed clothe and pay a soldier and urged stronger support for the Victory Loan. He displayed war relief materials.
The first Seattle ensemble composed entirely of students from six high schools, nearly 100 players, performs under Ernest Worth. A St John's church bazaar at 121 No 80th from May 14 to 17 engages district residents in a planned community event. Haynes repair ad promises watch servicing near Liberty Theatre.
In San Francisco on May 9 Vict or Dequinia used a ukulele to influence a divorce case against Yeidro Santiago. Dequinia testified he played near the apartment while a detective listened at the door. Superior Judge George A Sturtevant granted Mrs Santiago a decree on a crow complaint citing cruelty.
A poetic opener warns that seeds sown lead to later harvests and costly weeds, then shifts to a storefront pitch. The FORENCEE UPSTAIRS STORE at Second and Union promotes spring savings on suits coats dresses and hats, promising increased business through discounts.
The note highlights J Will Callahan author of Smiles sharing a new verse on Chief Not Bars and praises the song Smiles as one of the sweetest tunes. It invites readers to buy Smiles and promises more on Callahan soon.
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