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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1917
Page
11
The piece argues that tobacco and cinema firms hike prices under war tax pretexts, while people support Uncle Sam with pennies but resist corporate excess. It cites investigations showing so called smart businesses overreaching and facing a fall as the public grows wary.
The Irische Blatter, a new Berlin publication of the German Irish society, advocates pro German Ireland propaganda. Notable figures tied to the venture include Eduard Meyer Karl Goldsmith and Scheidemann. The piece argues German Irish collaboration to influence Ireland and Britain while warning Irish readers of such propaganda.
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Ellis argues for a new county city official to supervise and assist youths leaving jail. He cites no current program and says supervision could help them learn trades and avoid repeat offenses, viewing the salary as a solid investment for taxpayers.
A fragmented crammed column notes that telephone service bills reflect wartime strain as strikes disrupt full service and customers in Seattle may pay only for partial service. It also references mayoral politics, port votes, sugar rationing, and remarks on Walter Teagle and William B. Wilson amid national issues.
Dear readers query column answers playful brain teasers and puns about whiskers sleep time pieces diamonds and lawyers versus ball players. Readers respond with witty one liners and humorous explanations in classic newspaper style.
Cartoon items and humorous clippings mix with notes on Thanksgiving turkey prices and fashion. The gathered snippets mention knitting, a costly shirt, corduroy trousers, a gold cup, a Fairmount bird, and a jumbled advert from Cleveland. Local mentions include Kalamazoo road plans and a Pennsylvania style comment on beauty and con artistry.
The Kerlin Tageblatt cites a corn bureau statement denying grain spoilage yet admitting warehouses are only half full. The Lubeck Volkebote reports a government drive calling for women’s hair to aid military needs, with rewards and a show of samples.
Lord Fairfax, American born and naturalised British subject, has been elected a representative Scottish peer in the House of Lords. The Fairfax family settled in Virginia about 200 years ago with the sixth lord receiving about 6.7 million acres from his mother. A Fairfax daughter married a brother of George Washington. Thackeray drew on the Fairfax story for Virginians.
E N Furman emphasizes practical training to build business persona in students. The program focuses on demand skills, shorthand, advanced grammar, and professional presentation to prepare learners for real world commerce.
The article credits bacteria fighting methods and antitoxins with saving over 90 percent of wounded and returning more than 40 percent to fighting. It highlights Carrel-Dakin wound irrigation, new splints, and forthcoming antileukine serum vaccination, while noting differences between stationary and mobile warfare medical logistics.
Madame Mathilde Archinard, a prominent wartime advocate, urges aid to France including clothing food and money. She describes her work with France and Belgium, teaching Americans French, supporting refugees, and preparing her son Paul to join the French fliers. She notes France’s conservative stance at home but resolve in battle.
An ad touts Geta It as the sure painless remedy to peel off corns. It claims immediate relief, with no skin irritation and easy corn removal, urging readers to buy from drug stores or by mail order from BE Lawrence & Co Chicago. It lists endorsements from Ow! Drug Co and notes pricing.
A vintage advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as fast relief for Rheumatism Neuralgia sprains bruises backache and body pains. It claims immediate rest and comfort upon first application and that the clear liquid can be poured directly on the skin without staining. Available in 25c 10c and 1.00 sizes.
Mrs Grace Hall Riheldaffer, a noted lyric soprano, entertains Sammies in camp with singing rather than addressing them directly. Her son William Riheldaffer serves with Gen Pershing in France, and she has been employed by the government to sing at every cantonment nationwide.
The verse proclaims a pledge of perpetual freedom and national resolve. It frames liberty as a lever to drive victory over the Kaiser and to secure lasting peace for all under a united effort guiding the war.
American Field Mead Quarters France November 30. Maj. Gen. William L. Bibert states no American soldier has been lost in transporting the army to France. Pershing also sends a home message praising spirit, growing army numbers, and training progress as reasons to be thankful.
The unit thanks the nation for progress in training and physical resilience. They report no illnesses despite weather exposure and emphasize that no men were lost as they transport troops to France. They express confidence that American forces will win once fall formations join the fight.
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