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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07
NOT IN ION

Dear Editor: For the past three
mornings. the writer has been In
Ieiudcd among a group Of 20 or more
men and women. waiting at leas,
two or more hours for the arrival OF
the manager Of the Employer asso-
citation employment bureau. every
individual there desiring work a,
some vocation within their calling. In
turn induced TO this particular OF
flee by appealing "ads" appearing In
some OF tn. local papers
II does not look fair to those wage
workers To oblige them 20 ioso no
much Of their time and possibly 9th
cr opportunities OF securing Jobs.
trusting that the saii party who has
been given tho authority 20 look aft.
ct the mutual interests. would be at
his Office within reasonable work.
ing hour or at least have some way
OF informing those seeking the speed
fled positiona. that tho places have
been filled. wherein they would have
the satisfaction OF knowing u early
enough In the day to afford each
one a chance TO obtain work else.
where. especially In these urgent
times when most every one IA en-
deavaring to accomplish to the beat
Of their ability.
(signedD ONE WHO CARES.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07

Mrs. Minnette Carter. OF st. Louis.
handles saw and hammer in the most
workmanlikc carpenter fashion,
which persuaded her that she could
help Uncle Sam build ships. SO she
hurried on 10 New York and applied
at shipbuilding yard for Job.
There were no other women ship.
builders. and they had TO refuse Mrs.
Carriers application She tried other
shipbuilding yards with the same
success
IF other women could build ships.
maybe I could help fight the ~.
boats" Mrs Carter observed. hasten.
ing back to ST Louis TO put her new.
ly acquired idea into execution.
She started "A class in carpenterlng
and ahipbuilding for girls and WON.
en-. In the Carter home now there is
n daily session OF the carpentcrcttes
and much hammering and saving.
Ultra-fashlonabl girls are sacrificing
nicely manicured nails 10 learn the
art OF driving nail.
Some time. maybe. this nation win
need lot Of women shipbuildera
Who can tell? If tho war lasts long
enough. Mrs Carriers bodybuilding
class may form tho nucleus OF new
American hntl-submarine force.
While learning. the carpenterettns
are making toy ships--flno for
Christmas toys, you know.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07
Younger Men Are
Found More Fat

Dear Mics Grey; Why was the
seloctiye service axe made from II
TO ~. when the military age for en-
listmsnt In the United States army
has always been from rs 90 az
IL seems 90 fne this In leaving on,
n great number Of men who should
serve and putting the bulk OF tho
burden on the younger men. Am !
not eorrcct7 OBSERVER.
Had the selective service
ages conceded with the volun'
ieer enlistment ages the result
would have been practically the
same and tho country would
have had tho additional expense
Of examining more men. Men
free from family responsible
tien and physically ht for mill
nry duty are found In greater
numbers between the ages OF 81
90 81. Besides. u was estimated
enough men would be secured
in this period without tho uou'
bio Of finding tho few eligible
men among the older ones. More
athletes and men accustomed 90
outdoor lie are found IN tho
younger list
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07

There's big American story in the daily casualty list
IL you read behind the names.
What is an American? What's in a name! .
In one days list you find Hoskins kohlmeer. Macie
iewski Nowanty, Perry, Sullivan Verdoukas. Bergman
Laughlin Beckere Doering, Gans. Murphy Sparks VIZ
Lotto Szyperki Cooper, Hutchinson. Foohey, McCue,
Schwartz Stone Patterson Thomas Brown. Farrell Maxi
movich Moriarity Walton, knutson, and so on.
Now read behind the Figure out where the
ancestors of those American boys FROM We can't tell
what countries contributed their blood thru the female
line but male line there is evidence of lrish German
Polish Russian. Greek English Scandinavian and Italian
blood 49,
Yet every of these soldiers is American-ght-
ing under the Stars and Stripes.
We have read about the Indian scouts with Pershng 5
army. They of the only original American race
Az Columbus the Spaniard the English the Dutch
the rsh the Germans the French the Italians, the Poles
the Hungarians, the Russians and others.
All contributed their blood. All went into the great
melting pot Americans-the Americans OF
whom all Of proud
1t ought prove to the world that what happened in
America may just well happen in Europethat if the
arbitrary and artificial boundaries made by foolish greedy
kings and kaisers and botted out there could
be new European of brothers who could dwell to-
9ether in comparative peace and harmony.
But first must help the people over there-al Of
the-to get rid of their autocrats that there
well here there be government Of the people,
by the people and for the people.
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.C,99 6SSydtRsns

that shc was looking ahead 10 the
time when tho children would be
really grown.
wonder. little book. what the
years will bring forth to all those
who have played sheir little parts
and been described between your ne
tie covers.
Herr VIZ ar. with our children
growing IN about us. all Of us, rnorc
or less. settling down TO tho quiet OF
middle age.
Goodness. how hate those worda
do not hate "old age that has a
meaning. dignity. Of It's own--but
middle age" IL In like the lean.
long "gnnglinx" time OF girl or
boy. when. "a Annie aaid TO me once
they are betwtxt and between" You
are thought too old by tho young set.
which In just beginning 20 push YOU
Off the dancing floor Of life. and sun
you arc hating at the door wistfully
cycling the dancers before you sllp
thru into the room whore old age ats
calmly before the fire in rostful re.
pose.
DO you know. little book. / often
think OF that question OF the clergy,
men 10 Robert InRcrsoll They asked
him how he would have improved
upon this world II he could have had
the making OF H.
When Elione'a face clouded tho
other afternoon at my tea table, that
question popped into my head, as
Mollio told OF little Margaret AIMS
assumption OF grown.up womaniy
airs and fllrtatious graces.
1T is funny old world" remark
ed Mollie.,
"True. II slightly bromidlc, Molne. "
balted Jim.
He got bite Immediately. for
Mollie hates above all else TO follow
the crowd In thought or decd. "well.
what want to know. Jim Edie." she
asked somewhat bclligerently. is
how you would better IL by changing
III"
Then she stopped abruptly and
grew pcrccptibly white. Mollie was
thinking OF her little son. II was
then that Ingcrsoll's answer came to
me with telling force. You remem.
Der II, little book. | think | have told
II to you before. Ingersoll said that
II he could be allowed TO improve the
world. he would make good health
catching.
Upon Mollies unthinking question.
the whole roomful OF friends about
my tea table vanished. and saw
Mollie, dear Mollie. looking into her
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07
Hard Times Party
Garb .Suggcstion

Dear Miss Grey. Please tell M
how 90 dr.ns for hard. times party
SOPHIA.
Som. carry hard.times dress.
ing 20 extremes and appear In
very old and patched garments.
However. II IN not necessary TO
make caricature Of oneself
A gown in the style of grand
mothers girlhood. made Of print
ed calle2 with long. fun SKIRT
and simple waist having plain
round neck ~ charming. With
this dress tho hair should be
worn In curln,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07
LEMON JUICE
TAKES OFF TAN
Cirlsl Make bleaching lotion
II skin is sunbumed,
tanned or freckled

Squeeze the juice OF two lemons In
TO a bottle containing three ounces of
Orchard White. shake well. and you
have n quarter pint Of the best
frockle. sunburn and tan lotion. and
complexion beauutier. at very. very
small cost.
Your grocer has the lemons and
any drug store or toilet counter will
supply three ounces OF Orchard
White for a few cents. Massage this
swcetly fragrant lotion into the face.
neck. arms and hands each day and
sec how frcokies. supburn. windburn
and tan disappear. and how clear.
soft and white tho skin becomes
Ycsl II Is harmless.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07
Too Young for
OncraenS .Serricf

Dear Miss Grey. have been dis
appointed In the man ] have loved
and all IL over between us. would
like to 80 90 France or Belgium and
put all my love and attention on the
orphaned children. This In not n
nero sentimental idea am In
earnest about II and AJAX you where
60 apply for rueh an opportunity. !
am 20 years old in good health and
~ cool character. and have had
three years ~ high school work
ZANE
You arc taking the right way
10 cure the heartachs. You seem
TO be fitted for reconstruction
or cantcen work In every 70
rpcct but one-your age. No
women are accepted who are
under IS. You will therefore DO
obliged TO remain on this side.
Hut you will find plenty Of suf.
fering ono. who need you here
You might like TO train for
nursing. Apply at any hospital
for details.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07

The casualty lists coming in. Considered
whole and in proportion to the victory, they not bad
But considered individually, each set down there
brings into American home portion of the great
world agony.
Parents, thinking backward from the grief of today
say each other Only yesterday seems buy
ing playthings for his baby hands"
And rebeous hearts question God himself "Was there
no better for those hands, big and strong? Why
Why"
Mourn for them? Weep for them? We cannot help
it. But, tho who abide safely at home work for a
thousand years cannot measure to the who die
to free the world from the stain Of Hun kutur.
Unto each man his handiwork unto each his crown
The just fate gives;
Whose takes the worlds life him and his own laws down
He dying so, lives"
High prices Of vegetdbles should not Keep the house
tofe from canning them. TheyU be still higher nert
a1nter.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07
Wishes 10 Atone
For Dfserfion

Dear Miss Grey blush when !
attempt To tell you the story of my
life. Hut feel | owe II 10 those
who have not had this awful expert
cnce. and are not In position 60
appreciate the horrors OF H.
am woman 80 years old WINS
married and had three beautiful
children, true husband. working
hard every day and turning the pro
ceeds over to me. lie denied him
self many of the comforts Of life for
the love OF family. I became nc
puainted with woman OF evil mind
and immoral habits. Che intro
duced me to married man with "A
family, lie became interested in me,
as am considered good looking
Thru his flattery and deceit he soon
succeeded in winning me from my
home and family. He induced me 20
run away with him. leaving our
families In sorrow and disgrace. Now
my husband has "a divorce and the
custody Of the children. likewise his
wife obtained "a divorce and the Gus.
tody OF their children.
Tho loss OF home. family. friends
and our once good name il all we
have to show for the great sacrifice.
Dear Miss Grey. how can atone
those I have wronged7 And ia II
possible for me 10 climb again TO a
place Of honor and respect In no.
cictyf
MOTHER IN TROUBLE.
IL In never too late TO turn
over new leaf. Tho one beau.
tlful thing about life is hope.
Perhaps you can never entirely
succeed In effaclng the wrong
you committed against society.
but who would dare say Only
as the long days OF patient and
faithful effort roll into years.
will you ever be able 90 convince
those you have wronged that
your repentance " sincere. That
IL The only way YOU can ever
atone even In small measure.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07
Letters TO Cynthia Grey

should a girl assume when apply
ing for poHitiony ! am natural!
diffidcnt. but | am a faithful WORK
er and would like 90 better myself
OFFICE GIRL.
Don't assume" any manner.
lie ns natural ms you cnn. You
should bo respectful In your
bearing. but an employer looks
for intelligence and anickneSA
as well an modesty OF manner.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07

pose the pretty girls fell In love with
the wrong bachelors7"
They usually do" answered Jim
40 grfmly that We all laughed.
Again the thought came TO me. "ls
Jim In love with some one7" you
sound. Jim" remarked. AS tho
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07
Facing Our War Problems
By a Woman.

We women sometimes get discouraged what with food
conservation and Substitutes and all the rest of our
kitchen problems facing these days Occasionally we
rebeust little and in the privacy OF our secret
sous-at all the bran-racng extra planning and body
rackng work each added regulation such as canning
sugar cards. entails But ,
There is n dear old neghborly custom in America that
all the rush of our life has not been able to down. .
Has your neighbor of baking day, never run IN with
pie fresh from the for supper table, Have you
passed glass of jelly backyard fence! Ana
if there trouble sickness death in any house on
your street didn't and all the other neghbors we with
each other in sending in thoughtful little comforts and tempt
ing dishes of food?
And when your little boy in begging for cookies
do you ever refuse him second handful TO share with ms
playmate if your giving depetes the cooky crock TO
the point of your substituting something else ut supper that
night? a.
Your son always shares his cookies with his eomrade
Your jelly the glasses with the cleares oil ruby hgh's III
them is carried to your neighbor-always.
Can't we women think about the war problems OF our
kitchens in this way? There sickness and death IN
the house of Americas negbors England and France ana
italy Belgium tho have realized our cloeness 10 te
only little while need friendship Their sons are play
ing the game of with America mas moved
into the Worlds Street The food save is sun gwen 10
our boys to share with their comrades It's earned tru
Just Over the Way TO the sorrowing house OF friend
The German high command has promised the Ger
man people that there shall not be another rnter OF
gar and IL begins TO look II the allies uiH Keep INC
yarL orpiyu TefsuruDh.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07

you were nursing a secret and un.
reauitcd love"
81 am" he asserted lmperturoahly.
We'll" said Barclay sill. 1T may
be unrequited. Eide. but you must
know that it Is secret no longer. for
every ono OF these fair women pres
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07
Editors Mail

Unsigned letters viii be given
no attention by The Star.
Sign your name and address.
and II you do not desire thom 10
be published. please state 20.
Max. your letters $50 words or
LESS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07

ent will never rest until she knows
the name Of the girl who Tilted you.
Almost every giri in this crowd
has done that" said Jim with a
laugh, which grew embarrassing a.
l spoke up innocently. II haven't"
fTo BE Continued)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07
HILLS PIACE FINED

Editor The star; note that you
are asking. What wlil we do with
Kaiser Bnlr" why worryf lie has
picked the most fitting place for his
final abode. and is making straight
for hell at "A pace that will be hard 10
keep up with. Yours truly.
a u. II KELLOGG.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07
MHEKE TO SEND BILL

Editor The star: Under tho cap.
ton. "Where1l We Send Kaiser
Bnl7" with a map showing sugges.
tons. you ask What do you think7"
II we cut out the "s;t." and "ena" OF
the name proposed by the British.
the question will be properly solved
Very truly.
J. W. BENNETT.
Port Orchard
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07

With these words OF NJ Jean de ResZke the famous
old Polish singer passed the battle front of France
He was only % when he called upon to make the
supreme sacrifice Noby and willingly he went. and when
his turn he passed away with the simple words IL die
the death / coveted" on his lips.
There's wonderful likeness in the death of this young
Polish patriot fighting for the freedom Of his land and
of world to that of Nathan Hale who passed
away with those memorable words 81 only regret that have
but one life to lose for my country
Both fought for the principles of liberty and justice,
both fought make their country safe from the rants Of
autocracy and both died for that has umphed and
will triumph till the principles for which they fought
tablished in all corners of the world
There thousands upon thousands Of these young pa
trots overtrodden Poland from free America
France and England and Italy and from every freedom
ing country in the world who will keep battling against
the standards of autocracy and greed till they banhed
earth And those youths who must give their lives
to attain this end will give them gladly dying the deaths
they coveted.
AS matters going noac, ne may neDer find ont
chich his the kaiser sdung to be king
of America.-Cincinnnti Commercial Tribune.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07

Harry Lauder has announced that
he will run for parliament. Any
man who can sing as well aa Harry
ought 10 make an ideal member az
parliament
The Shuberts announce that they
will produce light plays principally
next season. Probably ON account
OF the iightless nights.
A New York professor says. Ger
many must DO redeemed by oduca'
ton" Well. We have sent 1000, 900
teachers over there.
Accuracy. TerSen-~s. Accuracy
Owing TO comedy OF errors we
were made 90 say the other day that
tho fall OF tho Bastilc took place Ia
1879, or three years after the sign
ms OF the Declaration of indepcnd
cnce. What we tried 20 say. OF
course was that IL fell In 1858, or
two years before Columbus discov
cred America. tkas1 Sea
con.
In case we have 20 burn wood this
winter there win be plenty 10 sc
lcct--
Your ncighbor's piano
His graphophonc
The screen door and window
frames.
The refrigerator,
Tho back porch.
The spade. hoe and rake handles
"Prus.ian officers arc shot dead 10
frequently In Russia Eaya tho Chi
cago Record Herald. that they get
cross.yed trying 10 look forward or
sidcwine." That's the way with the
Russians. They are not satisfied 20
shoot q man dad once. They must
do ~ frequently.
Quite . Feat. When traid~i
Miss pinky Simmer sung a duet
In tho SewiiFht choir last sunday
night.--Churnbusco und1 TRUTH
Coal costs $40 ton in Argentina.
This means tho existence Of one OF
two conditions. Either there IL no
coal. or everybody has lot OF
money
or course. there might be third
condition. II might be that the
packers control IN. coal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07
New Mouse Dresses
Attractive Stules at $3.50

MANY especially attractive New Ho<Bs DruD
lv1 have Just arrived. among which are:
-slipover styles OF striped pcrcale With l2Fgs
collar. pockets and wide belt Of contrasting cpI-
Others are Of striped cotton tr1cotinA button
down tho front and have iargp pearl buttcns,
large collar. half sleeves and smart heit. $3.50
-Frascr-Pnterson Co. Second Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07
Just Act Natural
When After job
Dear Nils. Grey VIVA
HOW TO IMPROVE THE
WORLD

Eiiens'a face oiouded a little when
she heard What Margaret Ann had
said TO To-day. as Mollie told IL at
my tea.tablc. could see plainly
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07

The Germans smoking beech and cherrj leaves.
ichich probably improvement orer German
cigars.-Kdnsas City Times.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07
Write q. S.

r crest sSfTtffs
Dear Mlns Grey; Can you please
tell me where To write for partlo.
uiara about tho 4. \. forest rang.
orag INTERESTED.
Write ,o the a. 4. forest ~.
peryiHor. snoquaimie National
Forest. Securities Bldg. Seattle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07
Coverall Aprons
Special Value $1.95

w splendid values for tho pr1ce. They arc In
light coiorcd pcrcaie. In dainty striped and
checked patterns Good. fun, roomy sise and
they fit well Finished with lac4ng down mont
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07
Scores Of lBeamGiEul0
New Bloulses aG
SS.T5 Have Arrived

NEW shipments of beautiful crepe
IN de chine and georgette crepe
blouses. Dozens Of effective new styles
fancy frilled. plain tailored and col
larlcss blouses.
The styles are especially attractive.
the materials are of noteworthy quality.
good values for the price.
Shown in white. flesh. maise. tea
rose. peach, navy blue and black, $S.7S
--Fraser-Psterson Co. Third Floor
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07
Wounem's Slip0m Sweaters, Special $3.50
Formerly $1,000

A
n
Dollars
| Co. Fi.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07
Consult County

Dear Cynthia Grey; Would you
kindly advise me how 90 get rid OF
worms at tho roots Of cabbage
They sro short, white worms which
cat tho zap out OF tho root and
then the eahhabgo falls over.
TROUBLED.
Consult Floyd RAIDER. county
aEriest;urlsi. County City bldg.
Third ave. and James ~.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07
STARSHELLS
A WORD
FROM
JOSH WISE

Sone men nrr
"a busy wlsl,in'
they fcrgit q
work.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07

The German high command has promised the Ger
man peopls that there shall not be another pinter OF
,ror and IL begins to look II the allies tH Keep INC
promise-Nep York Morning Telegraph
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07

The Shuberts announce that they
will produce light plays principally
next season. Probably ON account
OF the lightless nights.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07

Harry Lauder has announced that
he will run for parliament Any
man who can sins as well IA Harry
ought TO make an ideal member az
parliament
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07

A New York professor says. Ger
many must DO redeemed by oduca'
ton" Well. We have sent i.ooo.o 900
teachers over there.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-07

To Repeat Name
Is Better Form
Dear Miss Grey; should teach
my child TO aay Yes. air and "Yaa.
ma'arn-7 MOTHER.
The better form. taught more
generally now. IN TO repeat tho
name Of tho person addressed.
a. Yea. Mrs. Brown