Unconditional Surrender urged by readers to Wilson
Readers letter to The Star argues for Germany's unconditional surrender as the path to peace and Allied aims. The missive cites The Fourteen Points, urges the president to demand full surrender rather than a peace based on tentative terms. A list of names from Washington state residents appears as signatures or mentions.
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Wwe
Wilson
C. B. Claypool
Star
Claypool
United States
Germany
Felix Snohomish
H.C. Smith
Berlin
Fate Selects Unknown Engineer as U S Germany Mediator
Frederick Oederlin, a 38 year old Swiss mechanical engineer, becomes charge d affaires ad interim in Washington and conveys Wilsons peace notes to Berlin while delivering Germanys peace proposals to the United States. His path spans Zurich to England to Canada then to Switzerland and New York guiding Swiss trade and shipping with America. He expresses admiration for American energy and democratic ideals and hopes for closer Swiss American ties.
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Washington
Frederick Oedertin
Switzerland
Berlin
Wilson
United States
Mr. Oederlin
Germany
Zurich
University of Zurich
England
Cobalt
Canada
General Electric Co
Pittsfield
America
New York
Europe
Hans Sulzer
Oederlin
Sulzer
Carl P. Huet Echer
Legation
Huebacher
Mr. Ocedertin
Republic of
Williams Treatment Promises Kidney and Uric Acid Relief
An advertisement touts the Williams Treatment for excessive uric acid with leg and muscle pain, rheumatic soreness, and kidney or bladder issues. It claims strong relief and offers a free 32 home bottle sample by sending a notice, name, address, and 10 cents to The Williams Company, Dept. L-714, East Hampton, Conn.
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Rene Reralne
Ness
Ring
Williams
Dr ‘—E * fHiams Company
Dept
L-714
New
P. O. Bidg
East Hampton
Conn
Sage and Sulphur Compound Promises Dark Hair
A vintage ad touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a simple solution to turn gray hair dark again. The paste is applied with a sponge or brush, claiming overnight color restoration and a glossy youthful look, while noting it does not cure disease.
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Wryeth
Wyeth
Little Family From Top of-the-World Now at Home in Seattle
An Alaska raised Makimo girl Anna Koodlaluk, daughter of the Arctic, settles in Seattle with husband Arthur Bide of Norway and their children. The couple, once stationed at Little Diomede and Point Barrow, recounts education journeys, Eskimo folklore work, and plans to build ships after Mr. Bide gains naturalization.
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Seattle
Point Barrow
Alaska
Arthur Bide
Norway
Custorea
27Th Ave. N
Sheldon Jackson
Anna Koodlaluk
San Francisco
Carlyle Institute
Pennsylvania
Mra
Ride
Vilhjalmar Stefananon
Gath
Stefansson
Beringstrait
Diomede
Bjarne
Margaret
Fide
States
Jiarne
Duty
Little Diomede Island
Mr. Bide
Skinner Moldy
Tank corps heroes cited for valor in war office records
War office records list tank corps officers among the bravest, detailing Temp. Second Lieut. Arthur B latlbch and Temp. Second Lieut. Frederick W. McFires for actions in battle. Latlbch reportedly saved an infantry battalion, repelled Germans atop his tank, and dispersed an enemy counterattack. McFires drove back the foe and captured two holds.
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London
War Office
Tank Corps
Arthur Blatch
Frederick W. McFires
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THER
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Port Lod- Wash
Mary Devishr
Clear Lake
N. Cc. L. Nieloe Wa
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Ere
Oscar
Thi Yrth Ave
Levi Wright
Seth Ave
A C.alsh
14Th Ave
Aig Gold Roar
Monroe
Wee
Bate
Banner Prime Atkineon
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Rymeyer
Oakbor
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Lawrence
Belfair
Nkin
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Popbitt
Kavanagh
Union
Madison
Dr. King
U. S
BY A. BE. Geldhof
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Predurick Oederlin
Food Administration
France
Gold Shield
Schwabacher Bros. & Co., Inc
Lundquist-Lilly
Pike
Joshua Green
Ralph H. Brooms
M. C
D. C
John Edwards
Grocer
Edwards
Northwest
Portland
Chicago War Gardens
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