The Romance of Smuts In World War Leadership
Nearly two decades after Boer War hero Smuts led South Africa and aided Britain, he rose to cabinet duties and military command. Now discussed as a potential commander in chief, his career is hailed as romantic and generous, echoing American Civil War honors and Anglo-Saxon ideals.
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Police Chief seeks broad power to curb alcohol in drug stores
Chief Beckingham asks city council to restrict sales of alcohol in drug stores to for mechanical use only, arguing drugstore alcohol fuels drunkenness. He urges swift passage of expansive ordinances to empower enforcement, claiming laws exist but more are needed. He warns against diversions and highlights selective arrests while vice thrives.
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Government pressure on shipbuilders stirs war talk in editorials
The shipping board appoints two special engineers to press shipbuilders to rush wartime output, while Washington vows to seize resources if needed. The piece mocks fears, cites a boy who cried wolf, and rails at war profiteering, politics, and international chatter.
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They Shall Not Pass In Verdun Battle Poem Excerpt
An evocative verse fragment recalls Verdun where French resistance halted a brutal assault. The speaker notes the line held firm amid gas, shells, and shrapnel, underscoring the resolve that defies despair and the rallying cry They shall not pass.
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Muddled town notices and jokes mix in Sask newspapers
Readers confront errors from misnaming Mrs Whitby and Miss Robb in a Saskatoon item. Other snippets joke about butter rations, Astor taxes, Arlington cemetery lots, and a rubber-tired wheel road survey.
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Candid discourse on cars and politics in old time humor
A collage of quirky lines critiques on car types and open door policy with jokes about beer cars and River show humor. References to Japan and Uncle Sam open China trade and a Paris street name for Wilson hint at broad current events. A stray note mentions railroads seeking rate hikes and Bryan chased by a bull in Arizona.
Farmer Lawyer Seeks Port Board Seat in Local Race
Grey haired 43 year old candidate, a lawyer and farmer, runs for a port board spot. He claims port property should be managed with a focus on good pay. He has never held office before.
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Two Standards in Human Nature Questioned
A reader from Alaska Building disputes The Star editorials on single standards for judging men and women. He argues authorities apply different rules for arrestees and disease quarantine, noting men would spread illnesses if uniformly treated.
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Excellent Laxative For Elderly People
An old health notice promoting Dr. Caldwell's laxative remedy. It urges elderly readers to address bowel issues and warns of health risks from poor digestion. The ad touts Dr. Jere Syrup Pepsin with pepsin, sold in stores, priced around fifty cents, and offers a free trial bottle by mail from Dr. W. B. Caldwell in Monticello, Illinois.
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Girl of 12 Sells Liberty Bonds and Wins Medal
Pauline Henkel, aged 12, raised $26,000 in Liberty Bonds and led extensive knitting and patriotic efforts. A medal was awarded in a ceremony on the U S Recruit as a photographer captured her beaming moment before the smile faded.
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Color Treatment to Save Soldiers Shocked by Shells
London report on shell shock treatment using color vibrations at McCaul's hospital devised by H Kemp Prosser. The method aims to restore brain tissue balance by outdoor color cues and gradually stronger hues as patients recover.
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Seattle First Ship of Emergency Fleet to Be Launched
The Seattle, first ship launched by the emergency fleet corporation, will be put into the water November 4 at Seattle. Other ships of the same standardised type will follow rapidly, officials announced this afternoon.
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United Press
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Emergency Fleet Corporation
Incendiary Fires Destroy Food Stocks in October
A wave of fires swept through food storage facilities in October, destroying about 9.5 million dollars worth of supplies. Authorities warned of possible arson as investigators photo and inspect sites for clues. The chaos raised concerns over food security and prompted calls for stronger fire prevention measures.
Farmer Seeks Port Commissioner Seat A Bellingham Profile
J. M. Farmer a 43 year old Minnesota educated lawyer based in Seattle presents his first foray into public office run for port commissioner. He criticizes the current port management and argues the port should cover operating costs and taxes while improving facilities. Farmer cites limited hobbies and a focus on truth in elections. He is married with four children.
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