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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1917
Page
1
A call to action urges housewives nationwide to join a conservation drive. Mrs. Housewife of Seattle is cited as an example asking readers to send enlistment cards to Star for participation. The appeal emphasizes patriotic duty and frugal use of resources during wartime.
Seattle residents approve a woman led drive against food waste. Enlistment cards printed in The Star urge readers to sign and mail with name and address. Effie J. Raitt and M A Matthews voice support stressing plate waste and personal responsibility. Mrs Woodrow Wilson pictured as the first recruit in the Woman's Army Against Waste.
Miss Echo Jane Zahl, fresh from the University of Oregon, joins The Star to write breezy articles about Seattle from a coed viewpoint. She describes campus quirks and plans first interviews with a so called Chief Nut of the Seattle Nut House as her initial project.
The New York Herald reported that a contingent of Japanese troops had landed at Marseilles in April as part of intensified efforts to locate and attack enemy submarines.
London report says American destroyers repelled a German U-boat that targeted the White Star liner Adriatic as it moved through the Adriatic convoy. The action occurred with the escort maintaining distance and safety for the liner.
London May 18 The first contingent of the United States army medical unit arrived in England today. An officer said the unit is eager to act and that others are forming in the United States. The unit was welcomed by a British general and American officials aboard the arriving vessel. Flags of the United States and Britain were flown.
Civic wartime call urges women to join the Woman's Army Against Waste pledging special duty for the duration of the war. The appeal emphasizes national effort, thrift, and support on home front tasks.
Edith Bolling Wilson signs the Women's Army About Waste pledge for conservation of food. The First Lady approves the enlistment board and endorses the national effort to curb waste during wartime.
The second round of ammunition for the Women's Army Against Waste appears today on page 13.
The Central Council of Patriotic Service outlined steps to promote registration for select military service in Seattle. Schools would observe with patriotic exercises and young registrants would receive lapel emblems. The plan envisions a legal half holiday at 3 30 pm with public speeches and band music the night before.
A narrator describes moving into a desk by the morgue in a newspaper office. Miss Abbott explains the morgue is a file of celebs rather than a room of corpses. The speaker longs for a high powered typewriter and faces a stern commander when attempting to type.
Emergency dyke holds back rising waters threatening Coeur D Alene Idaho business district while St Marie s Kellogg and other Idaho towns remain inundated and dark. Columbia River at The Dalles climbs past 30 feet and could reach 40 as snowmelt surges. Snake and Clearwater rivers fall slightly after cold spell.
A memorial honoring suffragist Mrs Helen Hartnett Mitchell wife of Peter Mitchell is held in Seattle. The note recalls the 1909 organization of the Seattle Suffrage club at Mrs Mitchells home and mentions a gathering at Mrs Hi L Glenn s residence on 20th Ave on a Thursday afternoon. Mrs Mitchell died this spring.
The Interstate Commerce Committee reported favorably on a nationwide plan to set clocks forward one hour during summer. The Star and council members Hanna Hesketh and others opposed the measure calling it a crazy scheme, while the Town Tooter mocked the idea. The Senate action counters local opposition.
Constantine N Perkins son of Col C M Perkins U S Marines serves aboard the flagship of the American destroyer flotilla stationed off the English coast.
The Star highlights daily talking points from advertising managers as bargain feast features the best offerings from Seattle's beat stores.
The War Department announced July 15 July 25 and August 5 as federal calls for three National Guard groups with Washington troops slated for July 25. Guardsmen not yet called will train at camps for modern warfare. Units will be funded to reach war strength or report for immediate training. Six weeks to two months of intensive training is expected before potential European deployment.
Washington National Guardsmen face federal service as Major Bolles cites a July 25 call for 6 additional troops from the July 15 cohort. Infantry, Coast Artillery, Cavalry, and Signal units poised to reach war strength with potential deployment to Europe and use of artillery as infantry if needed.
The House disposed of the select service army bill as Speaker Clark signed the measure. Vice President Marshall followed with the signing. The bill then went to Secretary Baker for review causing a delay before the president signs it. A proclamation will call youths to register and sign the war department cards revealing the selection process.
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