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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1917

Page

4

How Are We Going to Treat Germans We Take Prisoners

Washington dispatch examines prisoner treatment amid WWI capture. It cites German camps and Allied reports of brutal conditions, hunger, cold, and disease. It contrasts German abuses with alleged humane internment in the United States and warns on postwar policy.

Washington, D.C Pershing France Campa Germany Mensaingeon Faculte de Paria Guestrow Mecklenburg Tery Fermont Amberg Friedrichfeld Roentgebruck Parchim Salswedel Zessen-Wunedorf Maj Chantella Friedrichefeld Senne

Market Prices Report Readable But Fragmented List

A fragmented market page lists prices for vegetables fruits and grains with many unreadable gaps. Items include lettuce onions peppers potatoes corn celery cabbage melons and citrus, with Yakima and Michigan varieties noted and sporadic price figures.

Albania Crisis Loyalist Prince Presses Claim

The German foe Prince of Wied asserts he remains Albania's lawful ruler and sends memoranda to Germany's allies and neutrals opposing Italy's protectorate declaration. He outlines future governance of Albania tied to central powers. Farmers stockpile potatoes for alcohol in spring as transport and breeding issues hinder crops. Berlin reports tuberculosis deaths surge in March May 1917.

Prince OF Wied Berlin Farries Vorwaerts

Lydia E Pinkham’s Plant Compound Aids Change of Life

Richmond Virginia testimonial from Mrs Lena Wynn praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound after seven bottles helped her severe Change of Life symptoms. The ad lists warning signs including hot flashes headaches backaches dizziness and irregularities and urges use to restore normal health.

Richmond Lydia E. Pinkham Lena Wynn E. O Street Lydia E. Pinkhams

Disloyal Women Lose State Pensions

Superior Judge Dykeman ordered termination of mothers' pensions for Mrs. Hilda Sandberg near Kirkland and Mrs. Dora Mueller of the city due to unpatriotic conduct. The court labeled Sandberg an active I W W worker who hosted meetings of the organization in her home. Mueller boasted German loyalty and said she would support the government with German allegiance.

Dykeman Hilda Sandberg Kirkland Dora Mueller

Record-Smashing Slacker In Again

Marty Keith, 244, an American, was sentenced to 30 minutes with the federal marshal in Seattle after pleading guilty to a slacker charge. He is jailed in Portland awaiting action to be sent back to Seattle. Keith has changed his name three or four times and destroyed two registration cards to evade the draft. Federal Judge Neterer will meet him on return to urge one fixed name for government contact.

Marty Keith Seattle Portland Keith Neterer

Universal Home Needs Demonstration of Electric Appliances

A week long demonstration showcases universal branded home appliances including food choppers bread makers percolators cutlery and other electric items. Attendees will observe expert demonstrations to learn how to improve home efficiency and economy, with Universal represented as top quality.

Universal” Food Choppers Universal” Bread Makers Universal” Electric Appliances Universal

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