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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1917
Page
4
Potato seeds have nearly vanished with eyes predominating as seedless potatoes spread. Professor Hotson of the state university studies potatoes grown from seeds through experimental gardens to understand this shift away from traditional seed potatoes.
Efforts to stage a 20 round featherweight title match between Johnny Kilbane and K C Eggers are under way in New York. Two bids have been made for the bout, including one from New Haven Connecticut.
Returned missionary to China argues that republic governance took root after exposure to American missionaries. He cites extensive talks across 10 provinces with Chinese leaders who prefer republican ideals and rejects a return to autocratic rule or Manchu monarchy. He notes 40 Christian parliament members and YMC A links as evidence of pro republican trend.
Discretion to impose the $8 head tax on Canadiana entering the United States rests with immigration commissioners from Washington. The tax will apply to those entering to reside, while traveling men and railroad employees are exempt from payment.
Wholesale prices paid by dealers for vegetables and fruit across local markets. Listings include tomatoes celery potatoes corn cucumbers lettuce horseradish parsley radishes apricots cherries lemons oranges peaches raspberries watermelons and poultry with varied weights and unit prices at regional suppliers and markets in Nebraska.
Carolina White, a grand opera prima donna, sings at a Chicago amusement park and announces $10,000 in jewels stolen. She is the first major star to revive the jewel robbery publicity stunt in years, a fashion from a decade ago.
A married sender asks if it harms to attend dances with unmarried men when her husband cannot join. The advisor notes no real harm but warns of social criticism and jeopardizing the husband’s hard work for their future.
Peggy asks Miss Grey about joining the Red Cross as an assistant nurse. The reply notes a training course for non nurses and directs her to apply at the headquarters for enrollment.
A young husband asks Miss Grey how to handle a wife who flirts with other men and treats him coldly. He notes her letters and dates with others while he is away, and she dismisses his concerns, urging advice on whether to let her have her own way.
An American family faces an average of about 850 dollars in war and government costs for the coming year. The army, loans to Allies, navy, aviation, post office, pensions, and miscellaneous items drive the per-family burden, with strong calls for higher military pay and broader insurance programs.
A narrator advises changing tactics to control a clever wife, urging a firm fight for desired objectives. The speaker predicts the wife will retreat once she is convinced the marriage is a personal business and she has a limited choice between settling down or seeking another sponsor.
Full-blooded warriors from Paris Island have joined Uncle Sam's marines and will go abroad upon completion of training. The unit is part of a push to deploy American Indian volunteers to the front.
Railroads lumbermen and carpenters unite in rapid cantonment construction at Louisville. H B Parling cites lumber from Mississippi pines felled Saturday milled Sunday loaded Monday and delivered Wednesday. Carpenters complete forest to government buildings in one week. Dr David Hall has moved from university balance corps to major at Allentown and battalion commander.
J C Marmaduke president of the Washington State Hotel Association and manager of the New Washington hotel will assist the war department by securing civilian cooks for army cantonments.
Advice warns against alkaline soaps and suggests plain massified coconut oil as a greaseless, inexpensive alternative. A small amount rubbed into damp hair produces rich lather, cleanses thoroughly, rinses easily, and leaves hair soft, bright, and easy to manage while removing dust and dandruff.
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