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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1917
Page
8
A collection of reader notes and advice on war's impact, marriage plans, trust after past mistakes, and maintaining respectability. The column urges resilience, sensible finances, open communication with spouses, and steady behavior to endure former and ongoing hardships.
A fragmented market table shows produce and goods with varied prices including tomatoes turnips potatoes cheese and dairy items. Several regional brands and wholesalers are named with price figures and wholesaler rates for items like alfalfa meal corn and hay.
The guide lists early ripening varieties Sparks Barliana Atlantic Prize Early Freedom and large fruit types Ponderosa Beefsteak with purple and red groups such as Beauty Acme Imperial Favor ite Stone and Royal Red plus Golden Queen and Lemon Blush. It covers training frames weed control mulching and keeping fruit off ground for longer bearing into frost.
Claims from Dr. Lewis that Bon-Opto tablets can restore vision and reduce eye strain. Read testimonials of users who discarded glasses after 15 days and report clear reading, less pain, and improved night vision. Doctors endorse the formula, printed on the package, with a 60 percent improvement claim or money back.
Washington reports that the United States will raise its army through a selective draft as both houses near final votes. Support for the administration bill and volunteer opposition wanes while army staff shaped draft plans gain approval.
An old newspaper advertisement promises removal of freckles using Ethine double strength. Apply an ounce nightly and morning from a drugstore with a money back guarantee if it fails to clear the skin. Even severe freckles should begin to disappear and lighter spots vanish.
A historical overview covers Monroe to Lincoln, noting westward development, Indian uprisings, and the North South slavery split. It cites Texas annexation efforts, Oregon boundary disputes, Mexican War, Missouri Compromise repeal, Kansas civil strife, and Perry's Japan ports opening, leading to Lincoln's 1860 election.
The text recounts the Mexican War outcomes with U S occupation of Mexico City from Vera Cruz and northern territorial losses. It notes Zachary Taylor’s 1848 election as president and Millard Fillmore succeeding him after death. It mentions the 1848 California gold discovery triggering a Pacific rush.
President Wilson and the agriculture department press for soil tillage and expanded vegetable gardens in back yards and vacant lots. This newspaper will publish daily gardening articles to help amateurs produce more for their tables this summer and contribute to preparedness.
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