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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1918
Page
9
A Seattle Star note urges readers to buy Liberty Bonds and War Savings stamps, praising patriotic giving and urging support for the Red Cross as a way to feel the glow of purposeful contribution.
An editorial urges war veterans to reflect on service and civic duty after war. It envisions future veterans asking nonparticipants where they were during the conflict and questions the value of avoiding involvement in critical national efforts.
The text argues that U S courts uphold the right of buyers to own purchased goods and dispose of them freely. It notes the Federal Trade Commission restricts selling below cost to prevent unfair competition and warns against price fixing by manufacturers like an oil company.
The piece extols reduced wheat use to 35 percent of normal and urges continued reliance on barley rye and corn. It praises wartime sacrifice by civilians and soldiers, notes grain crops for the year, and mentions horse meat in Seattle butchers and interest in the Liberty motor for Allied planes.
A tiny helpless baby lies in loving arms as families fight for health and hope. The message centers on resilience and the will to protect a newborn facing medical challenges. The tone is intimate, emphasizing parental courage and care.
A narrative reveals a man recounting a morning in a schoolroom, his romantic obsession with Margie, and a misread proposal. He recalls the glow of her hair, the shy touching of hands, and the moment he finally confesses love while misunderstanding its meaning. The piece blends domestic recollection with light political chatter about local leaders and wartime talk.
W D Scott Dominion government immigration superintendent states travelers from the United States to Canada face no passport requirement for entry or exit. He lists conditions including exceptions for enemy nationals and that non residents may obtain a non residence card to ease departure. Only Canadian residents aged 18 to 45 would need a exit permit.
A 1918 humorous meditation on staying out of others plots and the film business. The narrator recalls a director’s warning Keep out of the picture and urges restraint for actors, promoters, and dreamers amid wartime cinema culture.
A letter from John G Sullivan 82 a ship carpenter describes illness forcing him from work at National Ship Husbandry Co in Georgetown and asks why women lack fair job opportunities. He details paralysis and inability to work while criticizing hospital and farm labor policies in King County.
An advertisement extols Lux flakes as safe for sheer fabrics and fine garments. It praises rich lather from delicate flakes, notes not rubbing harms fabrics, and claims Lux prevents yellowing and fiber damage while extending garment life.
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