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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1918
Page
7
England gains a new poet named Squire who urges readers to notice beauty amid war. His poem The Lily of Malud contrasts a primal village scene with American wartime production, urging people to look up from labor and see a hopeful, transforming new world emerging.
Tire makers cannot fill orders for pneumatic tires and all effort must focus on winning the war. Uncle Sam needs rubber for autos planes and trucks while gas masks and other lines gain priority over pleasure tires. Do not junk tires before they wear out and conserve tires as patriotically as buying Liberty Bonds and following Hoover food guidance. The pro Germany citizen has one rival for public unpopularity the man who sneezes in a crowded street car.
Editorial urges severe punishment for Imperial German leaders and their troops for crimes against civilization. Proposes international court martial to try them. advocates execution or imprisonment as just consequences. Notes London laundries refuse silk underwear and air force women reject similar attire.
The article praises Wilson for declaring that the evacuation and armistice terms must be decided by military advisers, emphasizing the timing of Germany’s government and the nature of a people's or autocrat’s rule in relation to war’s end.
Charles Edward Russell argues European workers gain political strength as the war reshapes power. He explains avowed socialists hold influence in France and Italy, while Britain leans socialist without the label, and outlines the Social Democratic League's mission to counter anti US propaganda in Europe.
A jumble of satirical verse and captions mocks wartime roles and social behavior. The piece notes a Seattle cafeteria orchestra playing, a sailor's pay theme, and a Mare Island Bulletin quip about men’s stinginess, ending with a punchline about an automobile.
Letter from the crew of the U S 8 West Mead asks Miss Grey to publish a plea for a phonograph and records as sailors prepare to sail. They note funds are short after supporting the Fourth Liberty Loan and seek reader assistance. An English motorist claims camphor additive in gasoline improves fuel efficiency by 20 percent.
Advertisement promotes Pape's Cold Compound as a fast, inexpensive remedy for grippe and severe cold symptoms. It claims to clear nasal passages, stop discharge, relieve headache feverishness sore throat sneezing and stiffness with doses every two hours until three taken. It emphasizes no substitute and easy taste.
An unclear fragment notes a figure named Biridie who remains calm amid conflict and puzzles the reader with a surprising success. Further context is missing.
Spotlight 1918 Oakland Roadster with extra tire clock and two bumpers in first class condition priced at 1175. 1916 Dodge five passenger nearly new at 850. 1916 Maxwell good tires recently painted with new seat covers and top asking 625.
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