This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1917
Page
2
Dainty little white dresses for the May Festival feature at Marche with styles in organdy and net fabrics. Empire waists, lace edging, and ribbon belts are highlighted in light pastel shades, priced from $1.98 to $14.80. Second floor assortment aims to please young shoppers.
A sister quotes the star about war aims and public communication. The speaker desires to meet the people and discuss war matters openly, arguing the public deserves full information on consequential issues, aside from confidential military operations. He blames overworked deputies for limited government transparency.
Governor Lister recalls a half hour talk with President Wilson in which he lauds frank wartime discussion. He notes rapid government action, urges patience, and emphasizes the real Hohenzollern menace. Washington state must aid with food and ships as crops improve.
The governor urges thrift and democracy as war shifts reshape the nation. He highlights garden work in cities as a lasting habit and warns against middleman price controls. He envisions postwar reform, warns of costly partisan fights, and calls for economical state action and fair contracts to meet wartime needs.
Frederick Nelson offers laces of many descriptions from narrow edges to 45 inch flouncings. Cotton and silk nets measure 42 and 72 inches wide in a variety of colors. The catalog lists multiple textures and hues for decorative trims.
Mrs Eleanor Gooch renews libelous suit against her husband Edward H Gooch arguing he bets ten thousand annually but refuses to cover dressmaker bills nor make a will in her favor The filing comes as King County issues 4 596 permits to import alcohol to address a looming drought period the week of Monday.
A committee on home economics acts as recruiting officer issuing enlistment cards to women willing to join the Waste Army Against Viaate. Cards available at The Star office and several city locations including Owl Drug, Liberty and Coliseum theatres, Sanitary Market, Bon Marche rest room, and Pussa Hoota Confectionery. Names listed as possible signees appear in the public notice.
Edith Catterson of Los Angeles writes to U S District Attorney Preston asking to be placed at the head of a disloyal Americans list for opposing U S participation in the war. Her letter was forwarded to federal officials in Los Angeles for investigation.
Mrs Mary Woolman, a noted lecturer on vocational training for women, spoke Tuesday in Bagley Hall on the state university campus about the openings for women in national industries and their role in the war. She will join the summer school faculty at Oregon Agricultural College this summer.
Six flags will be hoisted from the County City building on Decoration Day. One flag will grace every corner and another above the Third and Fourth street entrances.
Advertises white washable kid shoes in an 8 inch model with ivory soles and aluminum plate heels. Built on an excellent fitting narrow toe last. Various sizes and widths offered with a count of 6 pairs available.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.