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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1918
Page
3
Jurors debate alleged Teutonic sympathies as one member refused to vote Portwood not guilty of killing Herman Jakopaich. The jury remained deadlocked 11 to 1 and was discharged.
Some California Indians store their corn supply in willow baskets as large as the rooms of modern houses, illustrating extensive storage practices and basket scale among Indigenous communities observed in historical accounts.
The ad promotes Ice Mint as a painless corn remover using a cooling mint formula. It claims swelling, cracked or bleeding toes heal quickly, drawing out inflammation. It targets wearers of high heels and long-time standers, promising instant foot relief and widespread drugstore availability.
The food administration on Friday urged Seattle residents to spend vacations on farms and eat potatoes at every meal to reduce bread and wheat usage for soldiers in France. The note lists price changes for many staples and notes consumers should pay varied amounts.
British troops yesterday evening retook a small trench about 50 yards north of Albert after the Germans had first seized it in the morning. Field Marshal Haig noted limited activity elsewhere with some prisoners taken and hostile shelling along the Homme and Ancre front and the Lys sector.
The Association of Maccabees sent tobacco to soldiers overseas and received many thank you cards. A letter from Beattie Don Philips of Company 10 116th supply train praises the hometown care and shows that people back home are on the job. Various donors from Seattle and nearby towns contributed cash amounts and tobacco boxes for the relief effort.
Montreal asserts the largest flour mill in the British empire with a daily capacity of 5 000 barrels. The offer includes suits and coats priced at 15 dollars, with additional fare implications.
A 1916 testimonial from Lynn Br Ferguson of Newberg Oregon lauds Kilmer's Swamp Root as a top kidney liver and bladder remedy with strong customer reports including a gall stones cure. The letter notes samples and a booklet from Dr Kilmer Co and urges purchases through Seattle Star readers.
A listing of Seattle florists and shops with addresses across Broadway, Queen Anne, Capitol Hill, Fremont, and nearby districts. The compilation includes Burns Floral Co, Melby’s, Rosaia Bros, University Floral Shop, Washington Floral Co, West Queen Anne Nurseries and more with street addresses and cross streets.
The senate military committee is being enlarged into a broader wartime conduct body. Sen. Hoke Smith joins the Democratic ranks and Sen. Knox is expected as Republican, with a resolution to empower investigation of every phase of war department activity. The piece notes immense Roman catacombs as context.
An old advertisement extols Mothers Friend as external use to ease pregnancy symptoms. It claims nerve and ligament support ease pain during birth and promotes a booklet from Bradford Regulator Co. The ad urges expectant mothers to buy the product and read the guide for guidance and comfort.
The American Foundry Company, a newly organized concern, plans a modern iron foundry on First Ave near Spokawest in Seattle. The yard will operate 15 to 20 tons daily, with machines already being engaged. The firm holds several large contracts and will open within 60 days.
Howard Cooney of Boston was named vice president of the emergency fleet corporation to oversee legal and financial work for the Shipping Board. Charles Pier remains vice president for shipbuilding. Former Naval Constructor J L Ackerson was appointed assistant to Director General Schwab, after formerly assisting Piez.
Local shipyard workers believe riveters from Seattle can top Eastern speed records recently set. They foresee a rivet gang directly challenging Hastern yards in fast construction. Drydock congestion at Port Townsend forced the Dispatch to Vancouver for repairs after a smashed keel from Ward Inlet grounding.
A community drive promotes thrift stamp purchases to support war efforts. Local leaders urge residents to participate, citing national defense needs and the daily impact of small savings on victory.
Messenger boys for telegraph firms in Seattle are discharged for wearing union red white and blue emblems. About 20 losses reported to union HQ. Western avenue station careers terminated Friday and offices closed. War Labor Board decision awaited with optimism from leaders including President Gompers. Similar lockout reported in Twin Falls, Montana.
The union states that all plans are in place for a strike should the War Labor Board issue an unfavorable ruling. Organizing efforts are in motion ahead of any decision.
Senate report shows expenditures for aircraft surpassed appropriations by 157,453,095 dollars. Total appropriations stood at 749,886,000 dollars.
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