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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1919
Page
11
William C. Fr writes about testing a Wilson Co. Certified Ham by serving it to guests without disclosure and receiving unanimous praise. He notes the firm’s Good Fellowship program, worker ties between New York and Chicago plants, and the slogan The Wilson Protects Your Table.
The American Legion caucus in St. Louis May 8 9 and 10 begins forming an organization for returning World War I servicemen. Delegates will draft a constitution elect an executive committee and plan to unite 4 million eligible veterans under a nonpartisan service mission with 60 percent enlisted members on all delegations.
The text presents a chaotic meditation on war, truth, and self doubt. It mentions men lacking confidence and urges personal earnestness and self inspection while hinting at guidance and wisdom through self perception. The passage remains unclear and symbolic.
Organizers describe the proposed American Legion as a civilian, nonpartisan organization to preserve wartime patriotism and strengthen citizenship. It aims to unite veterans from all ranks and provide employment and visa claim services, emphasizing equal participation for service members overseas and those at home.
The Seattle Symphony at the Masonic Temple Sunday at 2 30 p m presents a program featuring soloists Albany Ritchie FE Hellier-Collens Fred Starke and Frank Horsfall. Highlights include Mendelssohn A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture Nocturne Behr ero Valse Triste and selections from La Gioconda and the Hours with concertante solos.
Budapest May 10 The Hungarian Soviet government has not published its reply to Somnia's armistice terms but the official newspaper Vosrces Usag declares the government will not accept and will continue fighting.
Rome reporters from all Italian daily papers plan to suspend publication after the government signals withdrawal of censorship. The move aims to protest ongoing controls and defend press freedom across the nation.
Foreign Minister Brockdorff Rantzau head of the German peace delegation will go to Berlin as soon as the treaty translation is finished. The German commission works in shifts around the clock preparing the translation and Brockdorff-Rantzau's official report.
American experts report on freight car couplings as part of postwar peace framing. They urge Europe to standardize couplings so that one road can move cars on another. They note compatibility across gauges is complex and not fully explained.
A brief nod to The Star as the go to source for advertising guidance and reach, inviting readers to consider the paper for campaigns and promotions. It underscores The Star as a trusted platform for local ads and market visibility.
James Henry Lawrence and Pearl Mary Edison wed in Seattle. Births include a boy to Kinne at 4522 11th N. BE on March 7 and a girl to Newton at 6961 Woodlawn Ave. May 7. Also listed are numerous births across Seattle and nearby towns with dates in May and April. Complaints filed include non support and cru elty among others. Deaths note L. C. Batley at 4011 Whitman Ave and C. A. Ramm with two infants listed in May.
Bandits in the city’s business district seized Frank Buckley a federal reserve bank messenger and stole his satchel containing checks worth thousands of dollars and some cash. The youth pleaded the satchel held little cash before two armed men in Liedsdorff Street behind the Bank of California escaped.
Brigadier General Douglas MacArthur, famed American hero from the European war and former Rainbow division commander, is assigned as superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point. He will assume duties June 12 after the current senior class graduates.
London May 10 British admirals Sir Hedworth Meux Sir William May and Sir George Callaghan with Commander Carolyn Bellaira back Admiral Treatty's view that naval battles will recur while seas exist and human passions endure Beatty put odds at 1000 to one against no more naval battles.
County and state officials lack clues to identify the man who killed Mrs. Lizzie Coppock near Ankeny Iowa three miles southeast of town Thursday night. Bloodhounds used yesterday failed to find any trace and were called off after losing their third lead.
Mrs. A H Colvin of St Paul overseeing the Minnesota branch of the national woman's party said the news that Senator Harris of Georgia supports the suffrage amendment means women can stay at home avoid jail and have three meals a day. The remark reflects optimism about congressional support for the measure.
Giuseppe Pinasco was arrested January 3 by federal officials on an illicit liquor operation charge. A jury in federal Judge Cushman's court found him guilty Friday afternoon.
The United States ship Calhoun, the victory ship, arrived off Sandy Hook at noon to enter New York harbor and record progress of the Victory loan. It sailed from the Pacific coast to the Atlantic coast via the Panama Canal to pace loan subscriptions.
The Fourth federal reserve district must raise 28439000 by midnight to meet its Victory loan target. Subscriptions early today reached 421561000.
In St Louis and the Eighth district the Victory loan campaign moved ahead today as subscriptions remained strong and the area pressed toward a large over subscription.
Minneapolis May 10 The Ninth federal reserve district oversubscribed its Victory loan quota according to district chairman A R Rogers early today.
In San Francisco on May 10 United Press reports Twelfth district workers push to exceed the $201,500,000 Victory Loan quota as more than $271,853,550 is already subscribed. The campaign intensifies as volunteers mobilize to bring the district over the top.
Philadelphia and the Third reserve district run down the final stretch of the Victory Loan campaign trailing their $375 million quota by $105.31 million. Officials report progress as the campaign nears its close and urge renewed public support.
Richmond Virginia May 10 The Fifth Federal Reserve District accelerates efforts as a large share of its Victory loan quota is subscribed. Local officials urge continued participation and report progress toward the goal.
A wry remark notes that the titled figure never tires of lampooning those who claim to be entirely self-made, implying a continued jest at such boasts and their pretensions.
Ad patently promotes a patent medicine named Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children claiming relief for fever headaches and digestive complaints. It presents a trade address and sample alias PREE, typical of 19th century medical quackery.
Atlanta reports a last-minute push to finish the Victory loan quota by midnight as Victory Loan headquarters emphasizes the effort and urgency to reach the target in the Sixth Federal Reserve District.
Oklahoma and Colorado reported completion of the Tenth district Victory loan campaign. The latest district total stood at 150,481,060 dollars, reaching 77.1 percent of the 195,000,000 dollar quota.
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