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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1917
Page
7
The piece argues that the U S government has strict rules about alien enemies in the country, noting many reside in Seattle. It urges full candor in registration and conduct, warning that lack of cooperation could lead to internment and loss of residence, while honesty will yield a square deal from the government.
The analysis warns Kultured Finance Germany may not crack politically as war loans persist. Trade is off for years, one sixth of loans go to interest, and the mark collapses easing au courant neighbors to shun it. Mortgage bonds still sell imperial bonds despite dire conditions.
A jumble of wartime opinions and political jokes references Uncle Sam, Lord Northcliffe, Byng, Lenin, Teutonic kultur, and a joke about knitting. Mentions Red Cross parade prospects, Hindenburg line, Lusitania, and a feisty jab at Wisconsin editorials amid inflation in yarn prices.
Haig claims a major Allied win through novel tactics using tanks to breach German wire with no prior bombardment. The success hinges on surprise rather than heavy artillery, marking a shift away from traditional trench warfare and threatening German precision and readiness on the Western Front.
A reflective piece examines a character who cannot count as great yet aspires to rise by wearing a glamour of ambition. It weighs whether his bluffing rings true and suggests a broader truth about striving to stand out from the crowd. Also a light joke strip about a widow and suitors ends with a child’s lesson in making someone happy.
In a Woman's Viewpoint writers critique Denmark for discrimination while noting ongoing meals and rationing talk. The piece mentions meatless and wheatless days amid wartime constraints and teases upcoming mail delays as the post office considers women carriers. Herbert Hoover is referenced in a satirical way about “cheatless days.”
The Star prints reader letters opposing lowering the draft age to 19 and urging a 44 year age limit plus conscription of aliens from allied nations. J Baker of Tacoma Ave questions draft policy while J Bawden calls for open discussion and action by Congress. Also notes Hugh M. Cawell of the corporation counsel hospitalized for varicose veins.
An old sea captain refused dangerous surgery after doctors warned of death. He spent years bedridden with a double rupture before discovering a remedy that allegedly cured him without operation or further treatment. Mile Remedy and Rock were said to be sent free in this account.
A brief line quotes Woodrow at Buffalo claiming unity by saying we are all of the same clay, followed by a note of pacifists insisting on remaining just clay. The dialogue hints at harmony and dissent.
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