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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1918
Page
8
President Wilson denounces profiteering and declares a wartime duty to stand by allies including Russia and France. He urges Americans to serve the nation selflessly, warns against making fortunes from the war, and questions limiting military manpower to 5,000,000.
Washington reports that President Wilson will name Major General Peyton C. March a full general and chief of staff. General Tasker H. Bliss, currently chief of staff and U.S. representative on the Versailles council, will receive a brevet rank.
England’s famed actor Cyril Maude will appear at the Metropolitan Theatre for four nights starting tonight in the title role of Grumpy. He and his company will be feted at a Press club reception Tuesday with support from the Seattle Dramatic League aiding Prem club in entertaining the performers.
Committees in Red Cross drive are organized as workers plan Mercy Monday funding. Employers pledge equal donations, with booths on streets, and special police and volunteers aiding the effort. Deserters and reward money go to the Red Cross as volunteers submit pledges and workers aim for 100 percent participation.
American made cretonnes offer diverse patterns for decor. The article notes wealth of inexpensive uses from window hangings to slip covers and radiator and cushion fittings. Upholstery section of First Fleet indicates made to order covers and estimates on work and materials.
New couch covers from Armure fabric feature soft dull greens reds and tans in striped and allover patterns. They are full size reversible and priced at 2.00 3.00 and 3.56 with similar Swisses used for curtains bed sets and valances.
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