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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1917
Page
5
Nations fear U S embargo on food to reach Germany and allies. Editors argue US must feed allies first, risking neutral bystander status. The piece asserts war measures and a tough stance on rationing and neutral trade amid German aims.
The piece laments press hysteria over the US flag flown over a British house of lords. It argues the lords resist monarchy while Old Glory embodies a different principle. Most readers fear no harm in flag display, though some fear the reaction of the Lords.
The piece argues about slicing bread at the dining table to reduce waste and questions gender roles in food preparation. It defends practicality over strict etiquette and calls for practical family cooperation in wartime austerity.
A bold editorial urges voluntary suspension of gambling by big boards of trade and demands Congressional prohibition. It argues America’s capture by French commissioners, calls for ending wastefulness and extravagance, and frames bread waste as a threat to national defense with Woodrow Wilson cited on national faults.
A series of humorous exchanges describe a mock dialogue where one person acts as an observer while both engage in mimicry and sparring. Quick wits and household mishaps surface in lighthearted skits including a rent call, a child’s birthday wish, and a marriage joke.
Doris announces upstairs news to neighbor. Doria adds a new baby brother has arrived and is staying with his things. A scene shifts to soldiers guarding the city library after dynamite was found in the dictionary.
Readers challenge claims of a labor crisis and wartime labor substitution while urging action to aid unemployed workers. A Bremerton reader argues for a government standard price for grain to curb speculation and stabilize food supplies amid rising prices.
In a letter to The Star Richards argues for building medium size cargo submarines to supply allies with food and munitions. He contends such subs could avoid enemy detection, require small crews, and be quickly built, avoiding surface ships vulnerable to submarines and loss of lives and cargo.
A letter from A C Carlson invites neighbors to haul away two large roads worth of horse manure. Carlson can be reached at Main 6172 to arrange pickup, noting the abundant gardening fertilizer available.
One million Ohio women gained the right to vote for presidential electors in the fall of 1920. The act signed by Governor Cox on February 21 faced a 0 day referendum, but anti suffragists failed to obtain the required signatures.
In the continuing tale Cigarette is hailed by a veteran officer after rescuing troops. She recalls riding to summon reinforcements while Major Zouaves praise her bravery. Meanwhile Cecil escorts a dispatch mission through hostile Araba country, bearing a burden from a fallen comrade as dawn breaks and fate tests him.
Women who are British subjects over 21 are registering as voters in Manitoba today. Following Manitoba the Western provinces Ontario and Nova Scotia have also adopted the voting expansion.
A Cincinnati authority introduces Freezone, a new ether compound sold in small bottles for a few cents. Apply a few drops to a corn or callus to relieve pain and loosen the skin. corns shrink and lift off with no pain, brief stinging, or skin irritation.
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