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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1917
Page
5
The United States plans to send 12 000 American railroad engineers to Europe to match Germany’s transportation power. Heavily relying on naval and air forces, the Allies seek to disrupt German railways by moving engineers as quickly as possible. President Wilson is credited with backing Russia as a key ally in this effort.
A reflective essay on discovering a first gray hair and the emotional shock of aging. It contrasts youth’s illusion of permanence with the reality of time, urging acceptance and viewing maturity as life’s flowering rather than loss.
The piece argues for a proactive war stance to deter Germany and the central powers, claiming victory over their fleets and armies would secure world democracy. It calls for stronger military power and criticizes passive defense as unsafe while warning against aiding the enemy. It also notes German hopes for Russia’s downfall and humor about fewer buttons on women’s clothing.
Eye strain sufferers and glasses wearers may find hope in Bon-Opto as described by Dr. Lewis. The ad claims many users restored vision or discarded glasses after 15 days, with testimonials of reading fine print and reducing headaches. It directs readers to dissolve a tablet in water and bathe eyes twice daily, promising improvements and a money back guarantee.
A reader from Marysville requests a poll tax for all men 18 to 60 and for churches and saloons to be taxed. He argues war costs should be borne by all protected by government and suggests employers be held responsible for employee taxes.
A taxpayer argues against high city employee wages urging councilmen like Mr Hanna be paid far less and praising business wage systems. He cites department heads gains, wartime price increases, and calls for square dealing and incentive based pay to reduce poverty and boost productivity.
Judge King Dykeman of the superior court and Prof. D D Johnston of the state university will address the Wallingford Community club Monday night at Denamore police station at 8 15 pm. The club now covers Lake Union north to 65th and Stone Way east to Latona. President G L Bender urges more members as meetings focus on improvements and national issues with special speakers.
Austrian citizen Andrew Stambuck, 44, of Tacoma, under federal investigation Monday, as authorities halt Serbians who passed through Seattle en route to Salonika to fight Germany. Stambuck made insulting remarks and was turned over to police and jailed.
Three platinum rings set with emeralds diamonds and sapphires valued at 1000 dollars vanished from A Parro’s residence at 304 Thirteenth Ave S. Police found no sign of forced entry and are investigating whether the rings were lost or stolen over the weekend.
A passport and a round trip ticket to Hong Kong were stolen from Milton W. Harlow at the Y M C A on Saturday night. Police investigate the theft and request any witnesses to come forward.
A collage of fractured phrases recalls war talk and political quips. References to a Cleveland recruit undergoing lengthy dentist work, Sherman, Turkey, and tongue in cheek lines about Kaiser and Russian stereotypes appear as a stream of clipped slogans and wry commentary.
The writer notes protests against Root's appointment and cites a 1 cent hourly rise for street car men, totaling 6 to 10 cents per day, as a means to cope with higher living costs. The piece implies local awareness of Root compared with some Americans.
Chicago nurse Mrs Sloan reports two years of poor health from displacement improved after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says the treatment relieved displacement and pains and helped her become a healthy mother. The ad asserts thousands of women benefit from the medicine and offers confidential advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts.
A plea seeks plans to catch submarines. Readers are urged to send ideas to E. D. K. at once. Government use is not promised, but good plans may be printed.
Robert H Thompson, a Ballard blacksmith, boarded a jitney at 22nd Ave N W and West 57th St early Sunday with four passengers. He was attacked by a gang, robbed of $87.75 a gold watch and a pocketbook, and overpowered by a blow from an automobile crank before the assailants fled. Thompson lived at 8002 Bistave N. W.
The MecCORMICK LINE Co. offers low air fares to California with routes to Los Angeles and San Diego. The steamer CELILO sails Saturday May 1 for Southern California ports providing spacious staterooms, good service, and meals. Full details at the City Ticket Office 109 Cherry St Phone Eliott 3436.
Kurglara raided the refrigerator of Henry Nelson at 114 West 76th Street and stole a roast beef ham and several boxes of strawberries.
In the royal guard circles Bertie Cecil known as Beauty faces a dramatic race against rival Bay Regent and Forest King. Cecil confronts a welshing pursuer and the Guards back their steeplechase champion amid grand stands and high stakes at Royallieu House.
Washington expands National Guard cavalry from one troop to a four troop squadron. Capt Hartwell W Palmer of Tacoma placed in command. Home stations include Spokane Wenatchee and Tacoma.
Dry squad raided W. A. Knapp at 1419 First Ave. Sunday and seized 26 tubes of essence used to flavor and color alcohol, plus water to imitate whisky, a bottle of alcohol, and a quart of the finished product. Knapp was arrested.
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