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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1917

Page

4

Russia's Collapse and U S Call for Fresh Allied Action

An analysis argues Russia's continued participation hinges on allied victories and a bold American strike in France. It endorses Pershing's quickest possible attack to boost Italian morale, deter a Russian withdrawal, and weaken German forces opposing the American front. It warns the U S must assume grim wartime responsibilities now.

Russia Petrograd Kerensky Balkans Italy France Pershing America United States

Seventh Ave. Near Union St. News Notes

The item lists Telegraph News Service as part of the Scripus Northwest League of Newsrorms with United Press Association and notes Seattle postoffice registration as second class matter. Includes contact line for The Seattle Star’s publishing office and departments.

Scripus Northwest League OF Newsrorms Is Telegraph News Service of The United Press Association Seattle, Wash Postoffice

We Miss You Boys A Civil War Hero Remembered

A wartime family tribute laments missing sons who left for army service. The piece recalls acts of daily courage and care by the khaki clad son, from rescuing a baby from a locked bathroom to aiding a grandmother at midnight. It honors his sacrifice and expresses collective pride and sorrow.

Sis Father

France’s Stand Against the German Onslaught in World War I

The article lauds France as the world’s marvel for resisting the Kaiser’s strikes. It notes France’s defense at the Marne, Somme, Verdun, and along the Aisne, plus cooperation with allies in Flanders and Salonika. It cites French arsenals supplying guns and ammunition and funds spent on war, highlighting French leadership despite invasions of industrial regions.

France Marne Somme Verdun Aisne Flanders Salonica Rumania Aoxins

Fortunate Mr Gill and the Vice Problem

An opinion piece praises Mayor Gill for heedfully acting on vice concerns after John McCourt advised him. It contrasts Gill’s luck with his earlier ignorance and notes police patrols on dance halls and cafés. The column critiques state control and praises McCourt’s influence.

Hiram C. Gill Mayor Tree H. A. Greene Gill John McCourt McCourt John Me €Ti Eulieyohn McCourt

There Are No Good Kings Says Charles Edward Russell

Charles Edward Russell reflects on Alexander II of Russia, arguing there are no liberal monarchs and that constitutional monarchy is a fake device to head off democracy. He contrasts emancipation with brutal repression and notes the failed reforms worsened tyranny. The piece argues the revolution thwarted by reform would have altered Russia’s path.

Chas Edward Russell Alexander II Russia Serbia Edward Russell Official American Commission Winter Palace Petrograd Althat Alexander II Czar Council of Ministers Nicholas Alexander Hkusaian Siberia Howard Big Brother

Clean Livers and Bowels Tonight Cancarets Ad

A vintage drug advert touts Cancarets as a gentle laxative for men women and children. It promises relief from biliousness headaches sour stomach and bad breath with a quick nightly dose and claims no harsh griping or calomel use. It also suggests mothers give Cascarets to sick children for thorough harmless relief.

Cascareta

Editor's Mail on Dance Halls Below the Line Conditions

A Star reader argues from inside 13 dance halls that conditions are stricter than sensational reports. She notes routines, prohibitions on dating, late hours, and earnings from $3 to $4 a night for workers supporting families.

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C est La Guerre War Poem by US Ambulance Man

A wartime poem printed by the American field service in its Service Bulletin reflects on ambulance drivers in France. The verses describe fear, tension, and the grim reality of battle as a driver recalls the moment of danger and the sight of fellow soldiers.

U.S France Ite

City Reform Aims Across Investigation Findings

Statement by Jessie H L Jelliffe claims investigators focus on a few "below the line" cases not representative of conditions for most girls employed in the city.

Jessie H. L. Jelliffe Spring St

Canadians Must Stay at Home During War

Bridg e bord Ont Nov 2 Canada imposes stay at home rule for males aged 20 to 34 not yet examined by St Catharines Niagara district medical examination board. No one meeting criteria may leave Canada for the United States.

Holome Bridgebord Canada United States St. Catherine’'s Niagara District

Islanders to Make Jellies for Sammies

In San Juan an auxiliary of the Porto Rico chapter of the American Red Cross opened an experimental kitchen with professional jelly makers to prepare guava jelly and paste for American troops in France as Porto Rico searches for the fruit.

San Juan Porto Rico France American Red Cross

War time notes and small town humor from Washington press

A collection of quirky wartime items and local anecdotes from Puyallup Ilwaco and Portland. A lion tale in Africa. a mayoral parade circle in Ilwaco. camouflaging water and milk for oyster stew. a sugar purchase story. a belligerent Giants wager rumor. and a humorous "Our Family" comic fragment. Includes a young woman’s love query to Miss Grey from San Francisco.

Miss Grey San Francisco Cal

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