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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1918
Page
7
The piece argues that weapons and germ warfare show war's risks, but education and universal enlightenment offer the true route to ending conflict. It contrasts German use of diseases with hopes for civilization, urging a shift from Kultur to Culture and praising Wilson’s influence on humanity.
The piece lists ten or more benefits such as unchallenged military power, Anglo-Saxon leadership, Latin American respect, reduced chauvinism, tax reforms, labor fairness, and a democratic government’s wartime strength. It frames these outcomes as linked to a League to Enforce Peace, noting TR’s skepticism about the plan.
Calgary’s municipally owned street car line keeps four cent fares amid war costs while raising service levels and earnings. School and working men’s tickets offer cheaper rides, proving one-man operation and improved service boost profitability and justify city acquisition of the traction system.
A reader from Seattle complains that the rent commission agents frequently tell tenants they pay too much without assessing property conditions. The writer urges the commission to target gross rent hoggery and avoid disturbing tenants who are satisfied with their arrangements.
A Seattle letter writer condemns rent hikes and taxes as drivers of hardship for longtime residents. He recalls mortgage strain on a five room University district rental and laments rising costs while urging wiser investment choices over property speculation. He also proposes replacing poison bottle symbols with a Hun helmet image to remind future generations of German militaries and their horrors.
Letters from readers attack the Republican stance and GOP leadership as feeble and out of touch while defending President Wilson. Other correspondents recount apartment living woes in Seattle and Spokane, blaming landlords for damp kitchens and high costs. A reader praises Albers brand foodstuffs amid sedition chatter and calls for unity against perceived threats to American business.
Voters face major decisions on streetcar funding and two state questions. The Star urges approval of the city purchase of the traction system funded from system revenues, plus votes on the constitutional convention and bone dry law.
A humor snippet describes Camp Hancock soldiers on furlough handing out printed mini conversations to homes. It includes a Typhoid fever reference and light exchanges about return dates and across the ocean plans. Also a London Tit Bits joke about a Khaki Gentleman and a dawn awakening on Sunday.
A son-in-law in France, Capt. Robert C. Wysggant of division 20 engineers, recounts a night and day of hard fighting. His detail describes tanks unable to move, heavy casualties, and the wreck of a major and his motorcycle unit. He notes injuries to himself, including a broken leg and dislocated shoulder, and mentions hospitalization ahead as he reflects on the war’s brutal demands.
A verse notes a man in a fair town who shops early at local stores advertising. He buys for his wife and daughters, and the Christmas present bag grows heavy as a result.
A reader asks if age differences ruin marriage while another defends women in shipyards with 400 workers at Puget Sound Navy Yard Bremerton. A soldier asks about marriage allowances, a correspondent questions school closures, and a reader seeks tinfoil recycling for the Red Cross.
Private Raymond Barnes of the M G battalion was mortally wounded July 18 1918 near Bersey s e France after rejoining his squadron and fighting until ordered to an aid station Private William J Bergen Infantry earned praise for extraordinary heroism at Villers Sur Pere France also July 18 while carrying an litter bearer he was killed under heavy fire while rescuing the wounded Private J W Shumate Infantry continued forward through June 6 1918 near Chateau Thierry and remained under heavy fire overnight until reinforcements arrived later killed in action June 14
Mary Thomas discusses a potential romance with a man named Jimmy who intends to become a pilot. She questions readiness and life’s twists as they plan future talks after a trip Bast for a week ends. The scene ends with unfinished tension and a tease of Bremer.
Idaho ranch girl Allene Haynes steps from bucking branches and rattlesnakes to join Red Cross service in France as brothers head to the front. The Haynes family pools courage and duty to support democracy against the Hun.
An American soldier earns $33 monthly and sends $15 to his mother. He pays $5 on a Liberty Bond and $6.50 for insurance, leaving him $86.50 per month or about 2 cents a day. He plans to open a savings account.
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