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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1918
Page
7
The note frames wartime charity as a moral test and urges readers to give to the Red Cross. It contrasts postwar gratitude with a sense of global misery and frames donations as a lasting imprint on the donor.
The writer argues that thousands of Slavic men in the United States labeled as enemy aliens deserve equal treatment. He notes Ovaks, Jugo Slavs, Ruthenians and Slavonians serving bravely in khaki, yet many faced discharge or menial work as punishment for their ancestry. He urges war department action to remove these men from enemy alien status and promote their inclusion alongside Allied nations.
The article argues crowded rental markets push residents toward buying homes. It suggests benefits for buyers and communities, while warning real estate agents to guard against price abuse. It notes newcomers may gain thrift and civic focus through ownership amid wartime life changes.
A 1918 poem extols the farmer as the world’s oldest sport. He wagers on weather, crop odds, and the nation, laboring in trenches for sustenance and the future, praised as steady and steadfast despite being called merely a farmer.
David James Hancock urges the Puget Sound Traction, Light Power Co to publish sworn financials showing capitalization and earnings for 1916 1917 and 1918 to date. He argues fares should reflect service quality and wages and asks public disclosure to avoid watered stock and ensure fair treatment before voting on higher fares. He signs from Beattie Washington.
Real estate agent 8 F. Woody offers West Seattle bargains with half his commissions donated to the Red Cross this week. Listings include a 4 room house with large lot near ferry landing, a 2 room view condo near the ferry, a 6 room modern home with view, and a new 4 room bungalow at Gatewood with easy terms. Call West 822.
Painless dental services advertised at Te Thira Ave claim many patients suffer from tooth disease. Free examinations and estimates promised with special care for children and union members. All work guaranteed for one year.
The article notes a gradual shift from male elevator operators to female workers driven by war needs. Employers praise the new, efficient, neat workforce that frees men for shipbuilding farming and military service. It mentions Hun accusations about hospital ships and defends Uncle Sam’s prudence.
The Seattle Italian community to dedicate Friday rates to backing the Red Cross war fund drive in observance of Italy's entrance anniversary. The group aims to model wartime unity and redirect energies to noble efforts urging peace with honor and victory.
A longtime reader endorses the elevator attendants in the White and Henry buildings and on Second Ave praising their uniforms efficiency and pleasant conduct. The subscriber notes the women are more accommodating than men and urges the Star to publish the praise.
An American letter argues for lethal measures against suspected aliens and asks why authorities do not kill those guilty or at least harm them, claiming they are safe, fed, and unpunished. The writer contends fear would rise among weaker enemies and questions mercy from Germany.
An enlisted man notes price differences for civilians and uniformed personnel at French and English theatres and the Hippodrome in San Francisco. The entry highlights discounted fares: half price for uniforms and 20 to 15 cent tiers.
The Star requires letters to the editor be under 260 words and single sided. Writers must sign with name and address, or request name omission for publication. Anonymous submissions are not considered.
San Francisco May 22 A board of army physicians reported that Sergt George Morton alias Angus MacDonald suffered shell shock from actual service in Flanders and Gallipoli. Morton facing embezzlement charges from advertising funds and earlier cases in Idaho and British Columbia, with engagements in Sacramento and Vancouver noted.
Norry McGee of Berkeley started with two New Zealand Red does, built pens, and spent under 15 dollars. A year later his 44 rabbits sold for 65 dollars, meat saved 16 dollars, giving income of 68 dollars. He raised over 59 offspring and notes rabbits cost half as much to raise as chickens, with seven week fry averaging 40 pounds.
A German cafe orchestra leader Herr Franz Hochheimer receives a gift sausage of grand size. A court official confiscates it citing a food ration law. The next day Hochheimer protests at the police station learning a confidence man staged the theft in front of a large audience.
WAUKELNA Wis May 22 Dr A P Lusk describes his daughter Grace Lusk's feelings toward Dr Roberts amid his three days of testimony. He says she "despises him" after Roberts blamed their unorthodox romance. Judge Lueck orders a probe into Roberts amid adultery allegations in Chicago.
Washington May 22 About 750 000 men will be added to the American army when the men who have reached 31 since June 6 1917 register the 6th of June This was announced by Provost Marshal Crowder A concise update on manpower expansion for World War I draft enrollment.
Camp Lewis May 22 Thirty five years in a government penitentiary forfeit of all pay and dishonorable discharge from the army is the penalty Private Donald Duncan of Company C 344th for desertion. He will pay for five days freedom after being taken into custody March 30 following a desertion on March 3%
A health notice urges readers not to dismiss catarrh as a mere cold. It argues catarrh stems from the blood, praises S. S. S. as a curative blood remedy, cites a user from New Kensington, and invites readers to write to Swift Laboratory in Atlanta for information.
A fragmentary public notice includes a divorce style disclaimer by Leslie Millard Spanier and a nostalgic parade poem snippet describing a grand procession with banners and marching feet. The text mentions Marietta Canton Illinois and references the big parade concept with national flags.
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