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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1917
Page
8
The piece proclaims the Countryside’s aim to inspire Littl Landers of Alderwood Manor with outdoor life. It urges leaving city life for nature’s joys, celebrating work with Nature, and presenting the gospel of success as open-sky living and daily earthly miracles. A sample copy offer is extended.
Wireless warnings against U boats were picked up off the American coast last Friday afternoon. Passengers said the alerts came from Cape Race. No submarine sighted or vessel shelling confirmed near Nantucket, and no trace found by morning.
Petrograd reports the provisional government proclaiming Russia a republic to curb German influence and deter dictatorial ambitions. A constitutional convention is set for December 11 while a workmen and soldiers council urges a representative assembly on September 20 to guide the country until the new system is decided. The Kornilov revolt is under investigation with many officers in custody and loyalty pledged by Don Cossacks to the government.
Vienna reports say Austria Hungary struggles to uphold its pact with Germany as riots sweep the empire over food shortages. Diplomatic dispatches describe growing Prussianism tensions, pilgrimages to shrines for peace, and Italian advances east of Gorizia adding to Emperor Karl’s unease across his realms.
President Wilson, after 10 days rest and a Mayflower cruise, returns to work at his desk in Washington. He tells congressional leaders he wants action on the soldiers and sailors insurance bill and notes other pending legislation that could delay early October adjournment.
In Roseburg Oregon Will Arnold a prominent lumberman was shot and killed by his brother R C Arnold during a hunting trip in the mountains near Roseburg This incident is reported from the local area and stems from the season's first hunting accident.
Washington reports a viva voce Senate vote approving an 11.638 billion dollar bond bill with House passage expected and presidential signature likely within two days. In Silverton Oregon a booster hop market shows prices up to 36 cents per pound for 130 bale lot, highest since 1908.
Swedish representatives in Washington warn the new export restrictions will push Sweden toward famine. They cite a 7 ounce daily grain ration, a harvest two thirds normal, and a need for 12 million bushels for bread while further cuts are impossible. The curb may shift Sweden away from Germany in policy.
Six people were killed and six injured when two eastbound Burlington stock trains collided in Earlville, Iowa, 30 miles west of Aurora. The day coach rear of a 65 car stock train was struck after repairs halted the train. Engineer A C Carlson ignored signals, smashing the caboose and the coach, where 20 stockmen rode.
Col. J. M. Hawthorne and William Duncan Jr chaired a Sunday evening event in the old council chamber to honor 94 certified men and their families. Twenty seven preferred joining the September 19 group to American Lake, with 14 more men to be added to reach the 41 needed for the contingent.
The report argues that the German capture of Riga matters mainly for the supply haul it secured. It asserts strategic value in the materiel taken, linking logistics to broader military impact.
Extensive new selections of women's knit underwear for colder weather feature wool and lisle union suits in ankle length with high or Dutch neck, elbow or long sleeves priced from 1.25 to 5.50. Silk and wool options, Merce Lisle, and cotton suits priced 1.25 to 3.50 on the first floor.
Fashion article notes corset selection decides costume success with Redfern Diane Madame Irene brands available Autumn. Models include 3711 in pink brocade with low bust and attached hose supports priced 5.00 and 2547 Dorset with medium bust and tailored lines priced 3.50. Brassieres range 1.00 to 5.00.
A new dress boot in pat ent coltskin with imported Worumbo cloth in wood brown. It features blind eyelets plain toe hand Welted sole and a 2 inch military heel. Priced at $10.00 on the first floor.
A dialogue driven scene from a play centers on Hannah and Evan discussing love and self respect. Hannah asserts a woman must keep her own self respect and recalls how Evan gave her chance and material comfort, while both acknowledge deep affection and an unspoken conflict. The act ends with Evan leaving the door.
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