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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1918
Page
6
The piece argues that democracy frees people from fear and inertia, urging societal reform over clinging to familiar oppressive structures. It contrasts feudal mindset with democratic progress, warning a copperhead nation would avoid renewed wars and bloodshed. It notes an overlooked detail about German efficiency lingering after retreat.
A call to mobilize all trained nurses in America to combat the influenza outbreak. Many graduates remain outside war service and should report to army corps officials for possible deployment to camps or hospitals to save lives. The appeal stresses national duty over civilian interests and warns of danger to soldiers’ lives.
A wartime editorial condemns German leaders and people for deceit while praising Allied resolve. It denounces German actions from poison wells to treachery against civilians and argues peace cannot exist while the Hun powers threaten democracy. It criticizes Wilson's fourteen points and calls for abolishing domestic politics to secure world democracy.
A reader argues in The Star that peace notes are insufficient and demands unconditional surrender of the German military and finance, with Allied entry into Berlin and full liability settlement. The letter criticizes German honor and suggests Americans should dictate terms, noting public shifts in support for war and blaming reformers and the flu epidemic for political missteps.
A collection of quips and anecdotes from a vintage periodical. A man discusses draft certificate worries while a phrenology tale warns against overreaching. A dachshund yard dog ends a joke about Pat’s odd jobs and petty thievery.
A vacationer asks about the Sea Serpent as submarines loom. The hotel manager jokes the creature is upset over lost bar business and a past chase off the coast. A millionaire laments a bereavement and decorates his office with crepe, only to learn it is the office boy’s towel.
A Star reader questions why minimum wage regulations have not taken effect. The writer notes expected raises to $12.20 after September and states they are quitting telephone work for better pay, arguing $8 to $10 weekly cannot cover living costs.
Mrs. C. M. Sheppard of Bellingham argues the government monthly sugar permits cap candy makers intake. She notes her husband uses 25 to 30 sacks monthly, was limited to 12 last month and 10 this month. confection costs and wages rise. calls for investigation.
Miss Katherine Gleason was unanimously elected president of the First National Bank of East Rochester MF.
A home mix darkens gray hair without dye. Combine half pint water, 1 ounce bay rum, Barbo Compound, and 1 ounce glycerine. Apply twice weekly until the shade is achieved. Safe for the scalp and not sticky or greasy.
Private Clewley Stevens writes from Evacuation Hospital No. 16 A E F about old fort ruins in France, a church built 4000 years ago, dirigible hangars, and daily Y M C A shows. He notes French prices, Allied advances, and hopes Germans are driven to the Rhine.
Miss Theresa A. Smith, touring US military camps for the Y M C A, says American boys will not marry French girls. She cites audience reactions to her song praising the American girl and claims soldiers will return home to them.
Readers write in with engagement cautions as a 21 year old questions breaking vows during her army sweetheart's absence. Advice urges delaying marriage until his return and to avoid petty quarrels. A second letter mocks predatory older men and promotes youth, duty, and wartime dress shifts toward trousers for women.
On October 23, 1917, French forces broke through on a six mile front north of the Aisne. The action reflected a renewed Allied push in the sector with heavy infantry and artillery pressure across the line.
An appeal for a special permit allows the steamship Victoria to carry 200 additional Nome passengers, enabling them to return home by sea rather than travel overland or endure a Nome winter. Alaska agent Frank O'Conner wired for permission. the company referred the matter to the government.
United States Judge Neterer supervised the drawing of 51 names for the petit jury and 40 names for the grand jury. The petit jury is scheduled to convene November 5 and the grand jury on November 11.
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