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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1918
Page
7
A 1917 feature notes 720000 German men aged 55 to 75 died that year, argues the aged dying sustains the war by reducing mouths for food and munitions, and quotes a health official praising rising German power. The piece also mentions Nick Romanoff considering quitting as czar in 1905.
Francis Heney's report hints a growing food monopoly shaping price setting for producers and consumers. Hoover argues war needs push for direct government control of large packing concerns. Government has already taken over prices for producers and key commodities, and plans for meat may follow bread.
An editorial urges replacing German terms with American or neutral names to lower prices on foods and goods while rallying patriotism. It cites sauerkraut and bread costs, urges Food Director Hoover to weigh in, and ends with a call to wear flowers in support.
A jumble of spoof questions jokes and notes appears from a 1910 era page. It includes quips about letters in a Charlee note and why a police arrest a thief like a crook. It mentions a Pennsylvania educator and a farm incident near Kinistino with warnings about trespass and heaven.
The column advises applying varnish to cut glass periodically for easier cleaning and saving spaghetti crumbs to make dumplings later, suggesting thrifty, practical kitchen practices.
A Yukon merchant warns Seattle wholesale traders that proposed freight and war taxes will raise rates 50 percent, doubling per ton costs and threatening Alaska’s mining and retail sectors. He cites 16 to 24 per ton for merchandise, gas, coal, and war taxes, noting canceled carloads and potential abandonment of claims if rates rise.
Milk, rich in protein minerals fats and sugars, is described as the best all round food for body growth and energy. One quart of whole milk equals seven ounces of steak for protein and eleven ounces for energy, per U S Department of Agriculture data. Milk supports growing children with at least one glass per meal and can be used in cooking and cheese making. A line questions disease transmission from rats to humans, noting bubonic plague as most dangerous and trench fever among others.
W H Henderson of 747 North 66th Street and his wife report major health improvements after taking Tanlac. Henderson says chronic pain, rheumatism, digestion and weight loss vanished while both regained energy and appetite. The testimonial notes widespread use across the United States and Canada with Seattle sales via Bartell Drug Stores.
Soldier correspondence from Camp Funston Fort Riley Kansas details a shift to the Ord nance branch. Describes improved comforts modern amenities amusements and a well equipped depot with officers caring for men while awaiting overseas orders.
Supreme Commander D P Markey of the Maccabees was guest of honor at a joint meeting of the SeatUe tents in Carpenters hall. Markey is the only committee member appointed by Secretary McAdoo to promote enlisted men's insurance and has led the Maccabees for 25 years.
The city purchasing department awarded 800000 feet of lumber to Pacific Northwest Lumber company, lowest of 10 bidders, at rates from 19 dollars per thousand for rough ties to 32 dollars per thousand for 22 foot stringers. The Baker Joslyn company supplied light depail copper wire.
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