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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1919
Page
10
An advertisement promises a free medical examination and possible treatment by a doctor at two locations 169 Washington and 1111 First Ave. The Star urges readers to take advantage to save money when sick and consider The Star for advertising.
The Seattle Grade Teachers' club protests abolition of low excursion rates from Western points to the East. They allege Eastern travelers receive special rates to move West, affecting nearly 800 members and prompting a formal dispatch to Walter G. Hines, railroad director general.
A proverb notes that what men call firmness in themselves is often named contrariness in others. The saying reflects how perceptions differ when evaluating will and resolve across people.
The Star notes the retirement of Illinois senator J. Ham Lewis and lampoons his pink whiskers and London-made clothes. It promotes a guessing contest about who hides behind shrubbery in a photo, promising to reveal the owners of the “handsome” whiskers in tomorrow’s edition.
Argument favors municipal ownership of Tacoma street car system by Louis H. Bean of Tacoma Railway and Power. A catalog of concessions asks for private monopoly control, rapid city routing, and a 25 year franchise with the company to regulate fares and traffic.
Discharge bonuses totaling 3000 await 50 men at the Red Cross after care department room 4 in the Central building. Discharge papers left there will be returned if the owners call. Names listed include Lawrence R. Angel and many others.
Bronze is popular but some people show bold brass, embracing enduring metal tone while others chase the latest trend. The line between fashion and attitude remains a bright point of discussion in society.
Readable fragment notes towels offered in groups of five on the upper main floor. Details scarce but indicate a sale setup with multiple towels available in arranged bundles. No dates or prices present in the readable text.
School children statewide began a drive Monday to raise funds for France’s devastated regions via sales of Friendship Bonds. Thomas acts as local director for the effort. Supt. Frank B. Cooper and Supt. Burrows report their districts are organized to promote bond sales.
Uncle Sam needs 15 000 aviators balloon pilots mechanics and chauffeurs for the air service. Local recruiting offices were instructed to provide literature by sending name and address to Capt. Charles J. Glidden 104 Broad Street New York. Some men talk a great deal without saying anything.
Henry Morgenthau former American ambassador to Turkey told American troops in Coblenz on May 19 not to declare victory but to prepare for a greater conflict and sacrifice. He warned that the young man of America may still have to fight and take responsibility in the years ahead.
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