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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-03
THEY'LL Be All Over, if They Win

Admiral Penrose Fitzgerald is another OF those super
fetal thinkers who believe that Germany can pe ekeo
thru some other method than boodettng He writes ne
Contemporary Review that the allied naves have IL IN the
mo German flag shall again be seen upon the
oceans of the world No German shall ever again snow
his nose outside Central Europe and no ton OF tropea
or semi-tropcal produce shall enter Germany unt ne
German government agrees to any terms OF peace-he
most rigid and exacngwhich 1t may be our pleasure 10
dictate And when do dictate them. shall take care
that there are guarantees for their ufment other ta
scraps of paper ,u,u. cor,ron, 20 hsr
ees and win the for the allies? do not doubt Tor
moment that it will
The sole virtue of such n declaration would be that
Il would nothing It's like fishing In stream wherein
there are fish. You catch nothing STU you are
arfishing. .
What economic threat actual boycott could make
stronger impression upon Germany than the blockade she
has endured for years past? Is she her knees
No both feet and apparently, strong as ever COM
paxatvely There is but way to bring Germany 10
her knees and that is to pound her the head and all
other plans hopeless and wastefu. All other plans
fall before the unavoidable necessity for guarantees other
than scraps of paper and such guarantees are Impossible
70 Germany long as she can fight.
The anti Teutonc world is mighty stupid II 1t does not
at this time. fully realize that Germanys main aim Is
economic. Victor Germany will where Germans shall
show their what produce shall enter Germany and
what nations shall purchase German products willy nily
The world has and stood aghast at the brutates
Of Prussan mtarism. 1t will experience Prussian eco
noic brutality far disregardul of human rights
and welfare in general if her miltarism is not wiped off
the Will nation that appauds the murder OF Edith
Cave gives of honor for the successful bombing
q hospitals churches and passenger ships and justfes the
ohaI be- what her imports shall be- after winning world
domination in such war? IMPOSSIBLE! It is easy to
believe that starving wolves will not devour the deer they
have ham-strung.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-03
The Latest Mother Goose Series

Solomon Grundy. 1864 Pros.
pect ave. was buried on Sun.
day, funeral services being con.
Quoted by the Independent Royal
order OF Woodchucks. OF which
he was n charter member.
Mr.. Grundy's life was n ro-
mantle one. He was born In
Painesville on Monday and came
to Cleveland shortly after his
christening. which took place on
Tuesday. lie was married on
Wednesday to a Cleveland young
woman. who survives him. He
was taken sick on Thursday and
was removed from his home 20 n
hospital. where his condition
was so serious on Friday that
surgeons decided on an opera
ton. His attendants were hope
full of his recovery. but no died
on Saturday.
MIR. Grundy belonged TO sew.
oral prominent clubs and was
noted for his charitable work,
which he performed. however, 80
quietly that few knew OF his
good deeds. He left no children.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-03
POINTED PARAGRAPHS

You1l find sugar in the dictionary.
New York Tribune.
Tho harder the Hun hits. the
worse he hurts his flst.-Helena Rec.
ord Herald.
We must now make one teaspoon.
full OF coal do the work OF two.--Chi.
cago Daily News.
Nobody would object to the luxury
tax. If he could make up the list OF
luxuries.--Ncw York World.
The kaiser admits tho war Is not
yet won. That seems to make Il
Observation-Disclosures Inquirer.
Finland. begging America for food
must first get rid OF the dachshund
under the table-Now York World.
Were r. T. Barnum living today.
he probably would say: There's a
Russian born every minute. kan.
sas City Star.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-03

The following letters. from Private
Carroll X. Peterson. Seattle boy. with
tho marines fighting on tho West
front. tell how the boys rest up after
sharp fighting.
My nerves are in pretty good
shape" he says.
Peterson left the Skinner Eddy
ahlpyards TO join tho marines. in
July, 1917. and arrived In France
early this year. iIc was formerly n
student in Philomath college. Orc
gon. and lived at 1906 Terry ave.
Dear Folks Mt Home: ! am stiii on
the top side. feeling pretty good. no
wounds. just few scratches.
'Heinie love taps"
/ Jaw many OF my friends fall on
all sides. most OF them wounded. and
will recover. A few OF them never
knew what hit them. We took
Hclnic by complete surprise. got him
going. and kept him going. They do
not like our method OF fighting We
arc not careful 20 let them know
when We are coming. The boys who
relieve us are continuing the good
work, and IIoinle IN going back right
along. We have won honors from
the French, but perhaps you know
more about that than I do.
| got good nights sleep last
night. the first good one since May,
~. when we started. We had about
three warm meals, and coffee three
times until yesterday morning.
repeat. AN not wounded. so do not
worry. 1 have gone thru places
where IL seemed impossible TO get
out alive. but ] have always gotten
safely thru. / have slight scar on
either wrist. where the skin was
partly broken. and some holes in my
clothing and equipment. but none
hurt me.
/ must close and write TO the rest
with oceans OF love to all, from
CARROLL X. PETERSON.
United States Marines.
June 10. 1913.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-03
"EIperience" Answers
Ouer-y OF "PerDleIed"

Dear Miss Grey: To the gentle
man who signed himself ''Perplex.
ed" who raid his wife was taken
with n religion that had broken n
bond Of long standing. may ! say;
Thoughts are things. born Of the
brain. and the law OF retaliation
works in all things. ] would hate TO
think ali the readers OF your paper
werc sending him the same thought
as I.
Suppose he and his wife were on
tho same plane mentally. Then
thru endurance. trials. perhaps
something that only the wife knows
came into her life. Her own strength
gone. she sought a something 20 help
her and the religion filled out the
square corners and gave her peace
Of mind: lifted her where gross con
dltlons OF the past were no longer
bearabis The man had the sarne
privilege TO grasp the higher things
In life. but failed and came 10 you
with his plans wen In mind-merely
wanted you TO confirm his opinion
for peace Of minds sake.
really fancy that he would have
been happier today should he have
said instead. We'll. she did her bit
for this world. and now In the crisis
OF our lives I am not big enough 10
see her viewpoint OF life on the
equal basis Of friendship"
For the ohlldrcn's sake. In my
opinion. the greatest gift In mother
hood in harmony. The raddest Is
childhood robbed OF all its beauty by
inharmonious conditions. SO. Mr..
Man who seems so transparent TO
me. take an invoice of yourself and
consider well Chr1st's teachings.
Heaven is not here nor there. but
within your own soul.
EXPERIENCE.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-03
LETTERS FROM SOLDIERS
The Star Will Gladly Publish Interesting Communication
From Samnies

cheney in eats during our drive. MIX
IL very scarce. but think / can get
some this evening. We have several
roa. bushes In the yard near our
billet. which perfume the air, They
have some OF the tartcst cherries
ever grown-thcy are much like n
green lemon. The French are stack.
ed with spanish jams. which are fair
~ catahle. but there are some brands
lent. especially apricot and cherry.
What kind OF a write-up do tho
newspapers give us7 II possible.
send me one. as I am curious as to
the view they take OF our drive In
the states Tho French commend US
highly and will confer high honor on
us.
II Is very quiet this evening. just
cool enough so one can sleep won.
derfully. They have some excellent
lighthouses down by the river. and
have visited my hot tub daily. and Il
has made n new man OF me. bought
some canned corn from the army
cantecn. and. believe ne. IL tasted
good. with fresh bread and butter.
fried potatoes and coffee.
The French women are delighted
to cook for us II We buy the eats,
and they do their best for us. too.
Nearly every billet has "A French
mother. and they sell us things
cheaper and do many little kind acts
which help considerable.
must close. with oceans of love TO
all. from
CARROLL X. PETERSON.
June 20, 1913.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-03
THE MELANCHOLY MUSE

Man. for a moment mad by the sea,
shore stands.
With pomp and power and passion
ana pride In his hands.
While tho waves lap on and the
tides advance on tho sands.
But man shall pass in his pride.
And other things reside.
Yea. many things the path OF man
shall move beside.
The Great Clngwallapus IN gone.
Nor shines tho sun the Green. Eyed
Coofus on.
Blu; the Eager Eel shall from tho
deep ascend.
And the Biear Eyed Boffitt be on
tho earth at tho end.
Many things were before man. and
shall be.
When tho bones OF man are covered
by tho sea.
Tho tho reign Of man was long.
And his arm strong.
Yet his arm shall bc withered soon.
And all that made up man TO the
four winds strcwn.
Yet shall the Poorfish swim In calm.
err waters.
And the Mudpuppy fr1sk upon a sun.
~ shore.
when tho rornp and pride Of the
race Of mankind totierA.
And Is no more. --Poncr.
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Copyright Bureau
Maintained by Il. S.

Dear Miss Grey: should an
author copyright his articles before
submitting for publication IL so
how should he 20 about it7
AN AMATEUR
He may either ahvc them
copyrighted before attempting TO
sell them, or dispose OF them TO
n publisher Who viii have them
copyrighted. one may secure
information relative TO having
nm article copyrighted thru the
United States Copyright Bureau.
Washington. u. c.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-03
CONFESSIONS
OF A Wife
WHY MEN DREAD w0MEN's
TEARS

tell you. little book. was glad
that Donna and Moliic and Mary
came over this afternoon. II they
had not come. think there would
have been an open quarrel between
Barclay SIN and Jim. Jim could not
have been as busy a. he thought he
would be. for he came In very rarly
and | Will say this for old Jim. be
has tact--when he wants 10 have a.
He did not say anything hhou; the
party and my abrup, departure. In
stead. h. began Immediately TO talk
TO me about the business
Finally Richard waverly Ill. VA.
brought In.
1t 10 perfectly beautiful. little book.
TO SEQ the way Jim loves that baby
lilo seems perfectly happy when he
has him. in his arms. and he will sit
for minutes looking into tho uneon.
scious face.
Today I could rec mis-, In his
eyes when the tiny mouth turned up
at the corner In perfect scrnblanec TO
on. Of Dicks fascinating crooked
smiles.
Look. Marr,e." he said suddenly.
could there be better miniature
OF Dick
suddenly pu, gu, my arms for
tho baby. but. a. felt It's tiny body
against my breast felt all tho
more bercf, and lonely. and burs,
into aoh..
Jim stood looking a; mo for a mo
I - Ns.Ns x~sftu
away The tears that wero running
down my cheeks. he graveiy took
his handkerchief out Of his pocket
and wiped my face carefully NJ n
mother would dry the tears Of a
caiid.
Tho action was as absurd M 4, was
kindly. and l laughed little hys
tericaiiy at the thought OF how tho
picture would impress any OF our
friends
Jim. however. has bigger soul
than 7: he had no self-oonsciousn-ss
His hcart seemed only full Of love
for Dicks baby and pity for Dicks
wife.
II am rorry. aarrie.- he said. 40
see you cry. for Il tells me tha, you
are unhappy. but think that tears
will do your ovsrburdened heart
good"
looked at him In surprise. Was Il,
possible that Jim--denr old Jim
who had never struck mo MS think.
ing much about anything he was not
compelled 10. had that finer under.
standing OF human happiness and
human grief for which had been
cropping all my iifc7
Most people say Don't cry" sim
ply because to SOC you cry makes
them unhappy. They are perfectly
willing you should DO unhappy II you
keep II to yourself.
Don't cry. dear. please don't cry. %
we say 10 someone to whom tho
blessed balm OF tears comes like n
benedictlon.
One OF the things that IL impressed
upon all women IL the foolishncss Of
crying In the presence OF man. 4
woman Is told that one reason she
must not do this is that II spoils. for
the moment, her beauty.
But in time. little book. woman
comes to know she must not cry be-
fore n man because she will make
him uncomfortable-and whom "A man
Is uncomfortable. he promptly pro.
cecds 10 eliminate the cause OF his
discomfort II ne can.
First he tries 10 dry the tears. N
he finds that impossible. he simply
goes away and leaves the woman to
her solitary solace.
ITO BE Continued
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-03
Some Forget We
Are DeeD in War

Dear Miss Grey: have read
your answers for some time and not
once have ! seen anything Of the
nature I wish 10 write you about
l am n married woman and have
n daughter ~. Ny husband Is a
ship builder and makes good wages:
also we own our home. We have
more than met our calls for Liberty
bonds. Thrift stamps. rrniIcage books.
and also the Red Cross. Perhaps
husband and feel the need OH
as I have lost one brother over
there and he has one In action now
but be that as IL may.
This IL what l would like 20 have
explained 20 me: Why do our lead.
ing stores make ruch "A display OF
costly gowns, hats. opera cioaks.
etc.7 They only make our selfish.
narrow minded sisters less patriotic.
Today was in one Of the stores To
visit "a clerk. an old schooimats Of :
mine. and we watched our soldiers
out the window on their way TO
camp, and woman said: Just
like leading them To slaughter. II
makes me shlver." Then she DELHI
erately and cooliy turned around
and purchased an evening gown.
paying ss7 for IT. ! slipped down
stairs and begged Red Cross girl
who is In the store 10 come with me.
and pointed out said lady. so the
girl politely asked IL she could help
out a little. and the woman kaid:
I'm afraid not today as i have
spent quite few dollars and am
not thru yet Things are so high:
stll we have 10 make a little shoH.
ing anyway" 80
When asked II she had subscr1 z
for Liberty bond or was a mesnbSf~
of the Red Cross she said. Not yet.
arm working woman and need
some clothes first"
Think OF that--how our dear boys
need those dollars she no idly spent.
And how her conscience must hurt
her, and that grown stifie her. IL she
has a conscience ! wish you 20
print this so that she and others
Will wake up TO the fact that we are
deep. deep in this war.
MRS. L. H.
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Anstoers Cynthia
With u Rhyne

Dear Miss Grey. Virtually speak
ing I arm concerned In rescue work,
whether II be life or property, and
any old time the *. o. =. signal In
out II must be recognized.
so with the best Intentions and
your approval / offer the following
20 Your Admircr" the young widow
Of three long and glad years" and
more 10 be. yet only q;
To One In Distress
oh. that dashing young widow.
whether blue eyes or brown.
who wishes for wrinkles. and a
homciy old frown.
Who thinks 20 be married Is purely
sin.
And wishes the Lord would send
her more chin:
Perhaps 1 am wrong. but III bet
that I amt.
This corking young widow uses
powder and paint
To cover the wrinkles that surely
are there,
But in war. no in love. most any.
things fair.
while some near sighted gink shines
up 10 this girl.
with his heart in his hand and brain
all awhirl.
And causes this widow to become
really vexed.
while she's thinking herself. Now.
WHOM be next7"
while some kid from the cradle, her
love seems TO crave.
or some loving old guy with one
foot in the grave.
Why not take 10 the timber, far. far
away,
And clear Of tho lovers chance
throws her each day7
Or better yet IL she would roam.
And sign up In some old maids
home.
YOUR ADMIRER. TOO.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-03
Give EN- a Lift

The Soldiers and Sailors club Fourth ave. and Cherry
st. the of constantly shifting faces The boys in
blue and olive drab and go, but the club always
fu and there always sailors and soldiers stand
ing in the lobby waiting for something to up break
the monotony of things.
Many of them strangers to Seattle and are only
here temporarily They would like to the city extern
sivey if they could but it costs money and the facilities
at their disposal not large. Seattle autosts people
with cars and some time at their disposal prove an
invaluable blessing if they will.
While the general popularity of the "Give En- Lift
idea has resulted in large number of autoss proerng
their services to the boys" they meet on the street
smaller umber have adopted the habit of dropping in
at the club occasionally to take party of soldiers or
sailors out for a spin over Seattle's bouIevards
Drop by the club and show the service men about
the city. ~
gone against the grain--St. Louis Star
The croDned heads Of Belgium aoent TO EngLand in
an airptdne. We guppose an "ace" took the king and
qtstn.-St. Louis Star
The kaiser may still claim the distinction of hovino
been cussed IN languages than am ruler of the
past or presert.-Arkdnsas Gazette.
1t aoont be long before General Depression starts
giving commands TO the Huns
Not too early today TO commence the merit Liberty
Bond saving campaign in your ocn home.
Pretty garm 70 do pour acar work, CHI? Wei, its
much hotter "0ver there"
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-03
NERVES IN GOOD SHAPE

Dear Folks Mt Home: | am feeling
pretty good this evening, have dined
heartily. have slept well the last two
evenings, so consequently my nerves
are In pretty good shape. our town
is rapidly becoming repopulated. for
the people fairly come streaming in.
They left In haste-ln fact. we pass.
ed many of them coming out. AS we
we're on our way for our drive.
can get good bread. real butter,
jam. figs and some chocolates. so
have nearly made up for the def
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-03
Facing Our War Problem
BY A WOMAN

We women-many of us--are farmerettes these war
days. And yet what woman whose small girlhood was
rumped away 20 years got by unscolded-for
trying to copy her brothers? Twenty mothers
had been taught that the young of the species first
Of III little animals who if they to grow into gentle
and womanhood must become physically strong thru
"Whisting girls and Growing hens
Always to dreadful ends"
So you admonished-this after you had spent
many secret hours tptoe before looking glass. screwng
up your face into tuneess attempts that finally resulted
b fair imitation of some boys whistle
But that was 20 years ago-and today We at
And the little girl hearts that then beat under prim ruff
4les hearts that throb under the smock
Of wargarden jumpers. And many farmer all over the
land, is chucklng to himself:
"Whistng girls and good fat sheep
Are the very best stock a farmer can keep!
We women whistng all right, not before looking
glasses that reflect only ourselves but by the side of
going trains that whirl away dearest and BEST and
later before casualty lists
Obi 1t takes just about all we've got after of
those white nights spend kneeling beside pillows
to face the next days work with lips steady enough
whistle. But do it,
When the tears and the fears must have their way,
let it be in private For the sake of the war-wnnng
working day. for the sake of the harvest of field factory
and kitchen for the sake of each soldier sent and
the strength of the army we're backing, it's heads up
women of America, eyes 'front.' WHISTLE
Germany rants to foist Constantine er-regent Of
Greece ON Finland as good, secondhand monarch.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-03
Letters TO Cynthia Grey
.Serpice Stare for
Relatives OnIy

Dear Miss Grey; Please ten me II
] can have n service flag in my
house. one for my brother. and then
there are two more young men, very
close friends Of mine. that 1 would
also like 10 have a star for. Can 1
DO thia7 -. VI. X.
You are entitled N only one
star In your service flag.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-03

II those Austrians have any re-
gard for that last dreadnaught they
have left. they'd better sink IL some
place where they know they'll be
able to find II after the war is over
Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-03
THE LANDLORDS CASE

Editor The Star: Much has been
said lately about profitecring land.
lords In Seattle. I believe there arc
sofne profitccring landlords. but not
ali Of them ar. profitsering.
Prior 10 the United States entering
tho war. many tenants in Seattle
were living In houses for n rent next
70 nothing. except perhaps steam.
heated apartment houses. Many OF
these tenants had leases on their
houses expiring this year. Now.
with better working conditions in Sc
attic. think the small earnest land
lord In entitled TO a little increase in
rent. NO that he doesn't lose money
on his houae all the time.
They talk Of per cent in
crcas. in rent above rent paid when
the United States entered the war.
but what would that amount 20 for
the landlord when his tenants were
living In his houses prior 10 the war
for a rent next to nothingi
I think a better way would be 20
fair minded and earnest persons. to
investigate the conditions Of the ten
ants and landlords. and when they
found there was too big n tax. then
tax the landlord 100 per cent on the
excess rent no If charging.
Another way would be TO prohibit
landlords from charging higher rents
than were paid in Seattle during the
fair in 1909. At any rate. there is
v.A lt4 TO- he l.
In Seattle. on account OF high taxa.
ton. Tho small landlord many times
pays higher rent than his tenants.
even II he lives in the humblcst fiat
himself. Many lose their little
homes in Seattle on account OF high
taxation.
would gladly sell my little hold.
ings in Seattle real estate II | could
get what they cost me.
a SHIPYARD WORKER.
Editor The Star: Should the pres.
idcnt go TO Europe? IL the presi-
dent Is needed TO cement the relation
of America with the allies. then
there must be something wrong
with the Americans in France.
When kcrcnsky comes. he may
tell you many things. Neither he
nor any one else can accomplish any.
thing In Russia. Give Slav "A clean
shirt. new coat. or new pair OF boots.
and pin licenses on his coat. and he
considers himself n leader. and he
will fight. quarrel. or kill any one
that disputes his leadership.
+. CHURCHILL.
Editor The star: Most assuredly
think the president should so to
France. II will help in more ways
than ! have space here TO tell you.
lie should go. II. II. LANGDON.
WOULD RAISE JURORS PAY
Editor The Star: In these strenu.
Gus times and high cost OF living.
people in all walks of life are clam.
oring for wage increase. | want
to send this thought out: that there
are people serving their country in
very important way who are en-.
tiroly overlooked.
refer to the body OF men and
women good and true who settle 9th.
err peoples troubles. viz, jurors in
both federal and superior courts.
These Jurors receive the munlficent
sum OF three dollars day. This
oncrous duty is forced upon them.
whether they will or no. In many
ipnstances they are obliged TO leave
other occupations that command
triple the amount OF 81.
make "A motion that jurors. both
In the federal and superior court. be
paid at least s.. EX.JURoR.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-08-03
STARSHELLS
SPEEDING lin Up

SPEEDING HIM uP
Iiolsus-The doctor told Cuzzler
he should take n drink Of whisky
only before each meal.
Pokus--W What II the result7
IIokus-Iie In now eating eight
meals A day.-Town Topics.
HIS REASON
Rastus--Bo's yo' gwine 10 line dc
army. VINO don't 20 jine de navy
inHtend7
Sambo-Nigrah-Ah can run fasthh
dan An can Hwim.--Judge.
FOOT WORK
Mrs. A.--Josephine II progrcsning
by leaps and bounds in her piano
practice.
Mr.. Al thought she couldn't
make all that racket with her hands
alone.