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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
13
The discussion centers on replacing the excess profits levy with a graduated personal income tax. Proposals call for safeguards against corporate profit shifting and a war-profit comparison to curb gains limited to owners with substantial shares. Public support hinges on Congressmen presenting clear, people-centered plans.
A rousing wartime column exhorts choking the seven seas as American shipbuilding surges. Bainbridge cites Germany sinking 50 major ships in a month, and asserts U boats will be defeated by U.S. production and resolve. The piece frames the U-boat threat as a nightly nightmare and urges relentless action.
The article reports Director General McAdoo announcing a wartime one cent fare per mile on railroads operated by the American government, while noting wage increases for railway workers and potential cuts to traveling public amenities and staff. It argues government control could enable nationwide penny fares if the rail system remains under government operation.
The market report lists prices for calcium new garnets per ton, local field run, and various crates with beans and fruits. It also shows prices for almonds, oats, butter, eggs and cheese, with regional notes on creamery products from Washington and Oregon.
A speaker describes a bridal well, a wedding ring, a baby’s shoe, and small garments kept in a chest. A tattered doll and a story book bear prints from little fingers, while stitches mirror a heartache. The scene ends with a tearful hope that someone cares.
A collage of humorous quips and rambling opinions touches on kings and wars over trivial things, manners at a party, and a jokey stock market aside. It lampoons grandiose battles and national behavior with sharp asides about readers and social manners.
Delightful testimonial style ad promises relief from corns and calluses with a few drops of Geta It. It claims painless removal like a banana peel and promotes Geta It as a top selling product guaranteed or money back. Distributed by EF Lawrence Co Chicago and sold at Owl Drug Co Seattle.
The I. W. Rose Co announces Zemo a cleansing antiseptic liquid sold at drugstores for 35c or 1.00 for extra large bottles. It claims to remove pimples blackheads blotches eczema and ringworm without stickiness or greasy residue and to be easy to apply at a trifling cost. Cleveland Ohio.
A fragmented page item notes a joking claim that a New York City aldermanic move to curb high rents echoes Seattle Chamber of Commerce actions. It mentions a Turk's toast at a Constantinople dinner and a light remark about Schwab and Henry Ward, with a quip about kissing.
A Seattle visitor reports a Beattle woman allegedly earning 175 dollars monthly plus kickbacks from Liberty bonds. the writer seeks proof and urges authorities to expose the truth or silence the claim. He signs as L Langland of Fort Stanwood Washington and asks for help from the editors and intelligence office.
Editor of The Star notes many traveling salesmen including tea and sewing machine agents could help with the wheat harvest east of the mountains. Hodginae of Port Townsend urges a month or two of organized travel to assist during peak season.
The Star notes an anecdote about Prince Von Hiemarck who wrote in a autograph book in French that the world belongs to the thinkers. The writer adds a quip about Hunni ed remarks and cites L. Lelievre of 1512 Ninth Ave.
A shipyard worker and renter describes a dispute with Campbell Thompson Co over lease status and successive rent hikes from 18 to 22 60, then 25 and 30 dollars. The tenant, who expresses wartime charity and thrift, plans to fight the eviction in court if needed while seeking a suitable home.
A Star subscriber voices a protest against streetcar crowds during wartime hours. The letter suggests a $1 fine on women shoppers and women with children for riding before 9 am or after 4 pm, with funds to go to the Red Cross. The idea includes conductor collection and a tag system.
A new so called Free Russian state named White Russia is created under Germany's protection. It includes Lithuania and territories north of the Ukraine with Poland and the Baltic provinces on the west and encounters a coalition government based in Minsk. Negotiations discuss Lithuania's role in the new nation under German consent.
Congressman John F. Miller of Seattle denounces pro German sentiment in America. He tells Haverhill audience there is no room for such views, urging action against German blood sympathizers and warning he would pull strings to enforce loyalty, including threats of violence. He cites his son serving abroad and calls for bonds and charitable support as tests of patriotism.
A historical report discusses insects as a possible factor in infantile paralysis. It notes experiments on mosquitoes lice and biting flies, with mixed results on transmission. Domestic flies may contaminate and transport the virus for up to 48 hours and various domestic animals are noted as susceptible to paralytic diseases.
L. F. explains that grasses growing in rank profusion across the country trigger the spring form of hay fever while various weeds cause its autumnal counterpart.
S. S. S. claims to cleanse the blood of impurities to cure catarrh with symptoms like throat dripping nose sores and bad breath. It promotes the product as a long standing vegetable tonic and offers free expert advice from the Medical Director in Atlanta after purchase.
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