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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1917
Page
7
A moral appeal urging Christians to redirect Christmas giving from personal luxuries to aiding war orphans and Belgian widows. It contrasts slaughter with Christ’s message and urges readers to act, study their part, and support those in need during Christ’s birthday season.
The letter argues for an amicable government led conference with food officials and beet sugar producers. It claims eighty percent agree to limit prices, while twenty percent resist. It warns those outside the conference should be invited to join to ensure government price fixing succeeds.
The opinion argues a minimum wheat price of 2.00 in 1918 aids allies and a just cause, but condemns the impact on chicken and egg producers. It warns many raisers face ruin, claiming relief from high chicken prices is unlikely, threatening ongoing poultry production for patriotism.
A fragmented wartime column cites Washington alerts about food exports to allies being restricted to certain ports, laments Germanys U boat threat, mocks Eastern economists tax schemes, and questions American troop perception in France. It references Hoover era slogans, income tax plans, and dog value comments as satire in a period tone.
A garbled scene blends romantic and comic imagery involving a tense embrace and sartorial details, followed by an abrupt shift to generic car safety guidance. The text references footwear, clothing, a Palm Beach suit, and a jeep incident, ending with precautionary garage instructions.
In a light tale E. D. K. recalls a Skykomish fishing trip where three men catch four inches, yet celebrate their small haul. A witty remark about “fishes go in schools” follows, then a Rotary president quip praising Henry Ford as a greater evangelist than Billy Sunday for shaking many people.
An advertisement claims Bon-Opto tablets can strengthen eyesight by 60 percent in seven days. It cites anecdotal proof from a blind reader who reports clearer vision without glasses and urges readers to act before eye problems worsen. It includes a physician endorsement and sales details from local druggists.
Peggy confronts Mrs. Wilmer over a rift with Edna Wilmers and a distant husband. Edna reveals a belated, painful confession shaping Peggy's resolve. Peggy later seeks mercy in Central Park, pursued by a wary mounted officer as she searches for direction and forgiveness.
Penny, in New York, faces a dangerous advance by a stranger and seeks help from a cautious priest. A chance meeting with Stephen Blair and political talk lead to a tense sequence, culminating in a shocking revelation about a young woman and child on the East Side. The scene ends with Mary Vastikof and Trowbridge confronting a chaotic urban world.
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