War To Finish Says Jordan Full Speed Ahead For War
David Starr Jordan, once a pacifist, urges a full speed ahead war program in Seattle, arguing patriotic duty requires aggressive action to end autocratic militarism and establish democracy. He cites former foe turned supporter Dill in Spokane and insists the war aims to end all war by crushing Kaiser Kultur.
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Jordan
America
David Starr Jordan
Seattle
Wilson
Dill
Spokane
England
Pacific
Room to Rent During Soldier Visit Sends Sleep-Seeking Soldiers
Seattle streets filled as hundreds of visitors from the armed forces hunted for lodging after midnight. Downtown hotels and hillside inns were full for weeks, leaving soldiers to roam avenues in search of a bed. The notice urges readers with spare rooms to contact the YMCA or Soldiers and Sailors Club and National League for Woman's Service for housing options.
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Seattle
Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Club
Main 46
National League For Woman's Service
In the Nice German Way Critics of Kaiser War Tactics
The piece argues Kaiser provokes fear with bold actions while Uncle Sam uses Yankee bargaining to seize German assets. It claims the United States has confiscated about 73 million dollars of German wartime stores in New York and aims to convert gold reserves into U S bonds for the war effort.
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Wilhelm
Uncle Sam
New York
United States
Kerensky Seeks Swift Action as Russia Chooses Radicalism
Editorial parries Bolshevik threat and praises Kerensky for rallying 200000 loyalists as he nears Petrograd. It urges radicalism against pro-German elements and hints at decapitation of Lenin and allies. Notes public approval of harsh measures and cites broader wartime morale shifts. Also clips on Sarah Bernhardt and health tips.
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Aleck Kerensky
Kerensky
Petrograd
M. Lenine
Mr. Kerensky
Russia
Theatre pricing and public apathy noted in city chatter
Billions in theatre plans loom as New York managers discuss raising top seats to three dollars plus war tax amid late arrival delays. Bizarre excerpts touch on Kerensky, a dancing class reopening in Ashland Wisconsin, and a mock sermon on penny hoarding in a chaotic, humorous snapshot of current events.
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New York
Ready-for-Whatever's Tie In The Gridiron Spirit
A Bourbon Indiana News item notes a pepphrase style piece by Conservation Deranged R A Martin offering premiums at a county fair. Top rewards include cash for largest and second largest pumpkin pies and pumpkins, plus prizes for best popcorn and jumbo peanuts to engage children.
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R. A. Martin
Bourbon
Ind
Lippy Seeks Port Post With Strong Administrative Background
Thomas and Lippy, port commission candidate, touts extensive administrative experience from roles as president of Seattle General Hospital and other firms. He cites 27 years in Seattle, leadership in YMCA work, and support for public ownership of utilities as basis for his bid.
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T. S. Lippy
Port Commission
Seattle General Hospital
Seattle Mattress and Upholstery Co
Harper JH Brick Co
Pacific Products Co
Alaska
Lippy
Seattle
Beattle
Beattle Y MC A
War Work Council
National Work Council
Lappy
Ite
How to Tend a Coal Furnace for Efficient Heat
Practical advice on keeping a coal furnace efficient and safe. Tips cover keeping heat low when away, maintaining clean chimneys, building fires properly, avoiding overloading, banking fires for the night, managing ashes, and nightly shutdowns to preserve heat.
102,697 Buildings Destroyed by War
The French department of fine arts estimates war damage to French buildings up to May 1915. Among 102,697 damaged structures, 60,756 are entirely demolished and 63 monuments destroyed. Arras shows heavy losses with 962 of 4521 buildings completely demolished and 1735 partially damaged, leaving 229 intact.
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French Department of Fine Arts
France
Arras
Constipation Invites Disease All Through The Home
A historic ad promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a standard remedy for constipation. It claims bowel inactivity causes illness, cites a French specialist and notes a trial bottle free of charge by writing to Dr. W B Caldwell at 456 Bt Monticello.
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Amily
W. B. Caldwell
Caldwell
Composting Leaves For Garden Resources
Do not burn garden waste. Pile leaves weeds fruit skins and other vegetation in a layered compost mix with earth to aid decay. Turn monthly when not frozen. rain helps. In spring spread or rake in rows before sowing. Compost is a rich but imperfect substitute for manure and saves winter resources.
Harmiess Means of Reducing Fat
Fat people fear ordinary methods for reducing weight. An extraordinary harmless remedy claims no dieting or exercise is necessary. Marmola Tablets promise two to four pounds weekly. Available from any druggist or by sending TS to Marmolia Co. 864 Woodward Ave Detroit Mich. for a large case.
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Marmeolia Co
Woodward Ave
Detroit
Mich
A Grocer's Price Joke About a Beautiful Lady
A humorous verse in which a striking customer visits a corner grocery. She orders lettuce, lima beans, peas, and carrots while noting prices. the grocer replies that carrots are cheaper than yesterday, causing her to faint.
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Rubiound Grocer
Beatrix Cadogan Leads War Relief Appeal
Beatrix Cadogan daughter of an English earl oversees a war relief drive appealing to public donors. The young fundraiser argues youth can contribute to wartime aid efforts and boosts support from readers and volunteers.
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Beatrix Cadogan
Cucumbers Climb Cornstalks Surprising Farm Gaffe
In Fruit Hill Orrin Lusk planted cucumbers near his corn. On a Wednesday forenoon while cutting corn he found cucumber vines growing up three cornstalks and heavy with green fruit.
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Fruit Hill
Orrin Lusk
Lusk
Clean Up the Garden Ready for Early Crops Planting
Garden sanitation removes diseased plant tops to prevent spores in next year’s crops. Save healthy material for mulch or compost and plan fall plowing so early spring work is ready, with beds laid for turnips spinach and potatoes. Early prep can gain weeks and boost success before heat arrives.
Defection from Socialism Cited Over Party Corruption
A former Socialist Party member recounts internal factionalism from 1906 to 1912, bribery trials, graft by state officials, and the party's decline in King and Pierce counties. He argues scientific socialism remains sound while the party corrupts itself and props up other parties. He previews next week’s piece on city graft and a mayoral candidate.
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Socialist Party
King County
Everett
Wage Workers’ Party
Sea
Tzar
Pierce County
Aise
National Party
Corru
Seci
Spyagastrol
Seattle
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