Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund Receives Seattle Star Gift
The Our Boys in France Tobacco circular notes Seattle Star’s gift boosts the national fund to 283 thousand nine hundred ten dollars. The Star’s contribution is highlighted among donations from 541 publications, with Seattle leading in support for sending smokes to soldiers in France.
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Our Boys
France
New York
Star
Seattle
Bert Ennis
Seattle Star
Generous Drugstore Clerk Praised for Honest Trade
Reader commends a generous druggist who allows public access to his directory and gave extra value in a cigar purchase. The writer recalls the clerk offering free light and not charging for it, asserting such kindness stands against profiteering trends and deserves praise.
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Jimmy X
Auto theft in Seattle prompts stricter laws urged
Figures from the Pacific Automobile Underwriters Conference show over 700 cars stolen in Seattle since 1918. Youths age 17 to 21 are blamed for joy rides. fines and up to 30 days in jail are common but rarely used. The piece argues for stronger local legislation to curb theft and conserve auto workers during wartime.
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Seattle
Pacific Automobile Underwriters
San Francisco
Vancou
Draft Speed Records Set for War Department Induction
Washington announces the first contingents of the new draft will be in training camps before October 15. All Class 1 men aged 21 to 31 will be inducted by October 1. The campaign ledger faces a Hun loss as the draft proceeds.
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War Department
Washington, D. C
Vote for Revelle Thomas P for Superior Court
Revelle is presented as a qualified lawyer with a record on progressive legislation and public welfare. He is praised for creating the public market and is urged as a capable, honest candidate who will serve as judge. The note also references Senator Ford and the need for leadership.
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Thomas P. Revelle
Revelle
Superior Court
Supreme Court candidate slate urged for six year term
The Star recommends Judges W. O. Chapman John R. Mitchell and W. H. Pemberton for the six year term. Kenneth Mackintosh is unopposed for the four year term. Tolman and French contend for the two year term. Both are described as excellent men and good judges. War savings stamps phrasing appears as a separate note.
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W. O. Chapman
John R. Mitchell
W. H. Pemberton
Kenneth Mackintosh
Tolman and
French
Queen of Smiles Revels in Revenge and Romance
A distressed woman known as the Queen of Smiles recounts a troubled past. Her mother’s neglect and a harsh aristocrat forced her into dancing and danger. She vows revenge on Lorimer and seeks control of his son Jimmie, while clinging to love as a fatal weakness. The narrator hints at a political campaign starting in three months.
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Robert Lorimer
France
Jane
Hamilton Certels
Vienna
Robert
Dane
Bob
Lorimer
Mob
Henjie
Henjie Lorimer
Jim, Jr
Queen of Smiles
Harmilton Certeis
America
Wesrepute
Mary
James Lorimer
Jimmie
Barnaby's
Letters to Cynthia Grey Dear Miss Grey
A series of readers write in with personal troubles and queries. Advisers urge resilience, warn against dwelling on harm, and offer moral encouragement. Topics include relationships, deception, mental science, and practical tips for dealing with domestic issues.
Journey's End in Lovers Meeting
A narrator recalls a romantic night at Mollie's with Jim Edie, revealing her enduring passion. She notes Margie Waverly's long friendship, Donna's glow, and Jim's kiss that seals a chance at happiness. The diary-style ending promises future joy with Jim as the confidant book closes.
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Barclay Sill
England
New York
Margie
Donna
Jim
Jim Edie
Margie Waverly
A Word from Josh Wise and war era notes
A collage of wartime items and humorous quips including the line about Uncle Sam’s 445 million pennies in 1918, critique of leaders, barber shop fundraiser for Red Cross, a lonely ad for a marriageable man, and a Detroit fare protest. The tone is editorial with mixed contemporary notes and satire.
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Uncle Sam
Draft registration rules for men under forty six
An old reader asks if men over forty five must register in the new draft. The answer: any man who is under forty six years old on September 12 must register, even if his 46th birthday occurs on September 13.
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Miss Grey
Loyalty Is First Investigated Now
A reader asks if enemy aliens can obtain U S citizenship. The reply notes no general restriction exists but subjects of Germany or Austria face loyalty investigations before final papers. The ruling clarifies which cases local officials may handle and which must go to the federal Department of Justice in Washington.
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Miss Grey
United States
Germany
Austria
Washington
Miss Grey Answers Atlantic Flight Question
A reader asks if any air planes have crossed the Atlantic. Miss Grey replies no plane has yet made the attempt, noting early dirigibles failed from ballast.
Dear Miss Grey: Vindication for a 16 year old
A 16 year old girl writes to Miss Grey about rumors spread by two boys and a friend that have ruined her reputation. She fears her mother’s anger and asks how to make the accusers retract the false story and restore her standing in the neighborhood.
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Miss Grey
Dot
Enemy threat to communications between Manchuria and Dauria
The war office announced today that the enemy threatens our communications between Manchuria and Dauria prompting concern for frontline lines and supply routes. The statement underscored strategic stakes in the northern theater as tensions escalate.
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Tokyo
Iia
Manchuria
Dauria
War Office
Man Discovered Dead in Crown Building Office
William Donahue aged 52 was found dead from natural causes in his office at the Crown building on Second Avenue and James Street on Monday at noon.
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William Donahue
Crown Building
Second Ave
James St
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