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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1917

Page

8

One Million Guns Ready for U.S. Military Forces

Washington report states rifles and ammunition sufficient for an army of 1,000,000 men are prepared following a meeting of the general munitions board. A new fight artillery superior to the French 75 is adopted for service and mobile artillery types are to be manufactured in large quantities. The Enfield rifle will be reused with American ammunition for new troops.

Washington General Munitions Board Council of National Defense Frank A. Scott United States

Liberty to Screen The Call of Her People Last Time Tonight

Ethel Barrymore stars in The Call of Her People at Liberty for final showings tonight. The film follows a poor girl sent to live with a wealthy man believing she is his daughter.

Ethel Barrymore Liberty Rex Ethel Barrymore

Pardners Screening Ends Tonight at Colonial

Rex Beach’s Pardners will be shown for the last time tonight at the Colonial. Charlotte Walker stars in the Alaska tale told to Seattle audiences. The bill also features a weekly American war piece and a comedy, making a strong program.

Rex Beach Alaska the Colonial Charlotte Walker Seattle

Mabel Normand Noted as Expert Fisher Woman

Enid Bennett soon stars in a Triangle play as a Civil War veteran’s granddaughter. Three Selig Stock Company members await call to the colors.

Enid Bennett Selig Stock Company

Dollar Day Bargains Sweep City Stores

The sale features 500 Cotton Petticoats in dozens of styles on the third floor plus 1 000 Lingerie Waists and various hosiery, leather, and accessories. Floor by floor displays include frames, dolls, hats, bangles, purses, and gowns with substantial discounts and special prices across multiple departments.

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Confessions Of A Wife Love As A Business Is Fateful To Woman

A wife recalls a life changing choice between two men, Malcolm Stuart the rich dealer in women and her husband Dick Waverly. Dick sacrifices his own life to save another, prompting reflection on fate, charity, and who truly deserves to live. The narrative questions judgment, love, and mercy as the wife contemplates truth and betrayal.

Malcolm Stuart Margie Virot Stuart Dick Waverly

Nathan Hale Volunteers Form Nationwide Information Order

In memory of Nathan Hale a patriot group called The Nathan Hale Volunteers of the U S A forms with Western Army Intelligence authorization and War Department cooperation. The bureau covers California through Wyoming with Alaska members, inviting patriotic Americans to volunteer as information reporters without fees.

San Francisco Nathan Hale Nathan Hale Volunteers Western Department United States Army Intelligence Office War Department California Oregon Washington Nevada Idaho Utah Montana Wyoming Alaska Berkeley Nathan Hale Rangers Motor Scouts

LetterEdward Fairlow to Dick sparks lifelong vow

A fragmentary line from Eleanor Fairlow to Dick hints at a vow to erase a letter and forget the past. The excerpt teases a continuing tale with implied emotional stakes and personal cost.

Lowest Fares to California First Third San Francisco

The steamer Celilo of the McCormick Line sails Saturday May 19 for Southern California ports. Fares listed include 13 to 14 dollars for San Francisco area, 20 to 21.50 for Los Angeles, and 22 to 23.50 for San Diego with various cabin options. City ticket office at 109 Cherry St. Elliott 3436.

San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Celilo McCormick Line Co Southern California Cherry St Elliott

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