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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1918
Page
13
A reader is asked how many boys could be helped if a dollar funds a cup of coffee for 40 tired soldiers leaving the trenches. The plea emphasizes relief and rest for front line troops.
AOs to laugh at a hostile world amid war. The piece notes Americans use humor in trenches and at home, from singing in shells to Red Cross drives, portraying laughter as a defiant national trait that may unnerve the Kaiser. It cites cops, auto licenses, nurses, and ragtime as examples of resilient American humor.
A strong stance against violence is urged by Attorney General Gregory criticizing cowards who rely on mobs. The message condemns intimidation and warns against allowing mob support to embolden wrongdoing.
A fragment discusses German postwar attitudes toward polygamy and marriage to prisoners of war. It asserts autocrats fear cultural mixing and notes English and Russian POW marriages among German women. The piece references Kaiser and Allied air raids and a presidential outline of terms.
Theo Karle a Seattle singer and soldier will farewell his homefolk at First Presbyterian Monday night. The concert for Camp Lewis war service marks the end of his brilliant tenor career before he departs to join the army. His friends describe him as cheerful about going.
Mrs. Laulee A Hohwieaner known as the honey lady of San Rafael California has 23 bee colonies in her backyard tending 3.5 acres of fruit trees. Over two years her bees yield about 240 pounds of honey and provide pollen and nectar for larvae. She wears a homemade curtain screen when tending the hive after a 15 stings incident. Each colony can produce 76 to 130 pounds of honey yearly with 4500 to 6100 bees per pound.
A chaotic reader page features stray lines about a five dollar rifle in time's worth, a Holmes reference, a Northampton student, plus a Father’s Day proposal with park rallies and humorous contests. Local addresses, cryptic chatter, and a riddle about spinning an auto top appear amid fragmented notes and notices.
The piece explains that malaria spreads only via infected mosquitoes that bite humans. It recommends two safeguards: prevent mosquitoes from biting malaria patients and prevent transmission from infected to healthy people, using quinine to neutralize the parasite and strategies to stop mosquito breeding, barriers, and ultimately killing mosquitoes to exterminate the species.
Mrs C Maake asks whether consumption is a different disease from tuberculosis or the same disease. She explains consumption is tuberculosis of the lung, and notes tuberculosis can also affect the spine.
A WWI era speaker praises a soldier for bravery while asking if naming him with ethnic slurs like guinea, dago, or wop is justified. The poem lines describe the front line stalemate, Gehenna imagery, and the soldier’s death serving as comfort and support to allies.
Readers advocate shared sacrifice and higher taxes on the wealthy while resisting autocracy. A laborer from Monroe, Washington, urges proportional contributions and American patriotism. A landlord argues for government rental controls and protections, noting supply and demand and tenant behavior.
A letter to The Star calculates soldier earnings and expenses. With round trips to Seattle costing 2.16 dollars, pay of 30 dollars monthly, and deductions for laundry, insurance, bonds, and allotments, many soldiers keep only a small balance. The writer notes Liberty bonds and family support winnow pay.
The Red Crows surged to a decisive win marked by strong offense and pivotal plays. Coaches praised teamwork and strategic defense as key factors in securing the outcome. Fans celebrated the energy and drive shown by the squad.
The Star reports a heated dispute as the landlords side voices sharp denunciations, challenging critics who accuse them of bias and unfair practices in housing policy. The piece highlights ongoing tensions between property owners and tenant advocates.
A newspaper pitch offers a freckle treatment with a money back guarantee. Consumers are urged to buy ethinedouble strength from a druggist and follow simple steps to remove freckles and achieve a clearer complexion. The ad notes rarely more than one ounce is required and stresses a guaranteed refund if ineffective.
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