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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1917
Page
5
The article honors Admiral Dewey after his death, praising his patriotism and leadership. It highlights his push to expand the navy to defend the United States, his warnings before World War I, and his lasting impact through advocating naval preparedness and the Manila Bay victory.
Steer has been appointed as San Diego's new police chief. The announcement marks a leadership shift as the department aims to guide public safety with a fresh administrative approach.
The Star urges Paul Hutchinson, an unsuccessful county commissioner aspirant, to quit his constant litigation for the sake of the county. The piece argues Ramsay was the clear winner in King County, with no fraud alleged and only technical challenges. It notes the ongoing case harms local governance and suggests Hutchinson could do a service by withdrawing. It also briefly mentions health outcomes among U S soldiers in Mexico.
Washington lawmakers debate funding shifts as the National Guard plans to meet federal standards. A proposed levy and tax burden threaten maintenance costs, framing a clash between national readiness and state fiscal limits. Seasons are muddled in New York with an unexpected thaw mid-winter.
An officer argues that China must join the war effort to defray self defense costs, blaming Christian nations for financial burdens and historic dishonor. The piece notes China’s recent banking growth and mocks fear of the Yellow Peril while referencing Russian actions across a river.
Local Tacoma coverage shows white collar citizens puzzled by the Ballet Russe for unknown reasons while a clinic scene hints at dentistry and a daring safe lifting episode is mentioned as a curious note.
A continuation scene follows Dixie Lee Back in Arizona and a mysterious suitor Bowles as they ride trains toward California. Bowles pretends to be Houghton and uses aunt stories to charm Dixie while a late westbound train brings a surprise rendezvous at Deming and Chula Vista.
Bowles begins as a hopeful cowboy at Henry Lee’s Bat Wing outfit after meeting Dixie Lee in a hotel. He faces rugged wages and rough tasks, failing to win respect from the veteran cattleman and the cook while pursuing a place on the round-up.
An advertisement touts Musterole as a clean white ointment made from pure oil of mustard that replaces mustard plasters. It claims prompt relief from sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuraglia headache congestion pleurisy rheumatism lumbago back and joint pain sprains sore muscles and bruises.
A reader argues that substitute letter carriers face low pay and precarious hours, with year round on call duties, no holidays, and limited outside work. The letter cites Seattle details and notes nationwide parallels, urging awareness of conditions faced by carriers who serve during busy periods.
Bloomington Illinois January 22 Isaac N Ives a veteran rural free delivery carrier was arrested for failing to deliver mail Inspectors found a large stash of mail hidden in his barn some items had sat unclaimed for about a dozen years He blamed the job saying that truck was not worth the trouble of delivering.
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