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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1917
Page
13
A gardener notes that growing potatoes at home is feasible in any soil with deep soil preparation. It covers seed selection, cutting size, spacing, and frost protection, plus a tip from Frederick Kleble on saving seed by trimming the rose end before planting.
The guide explains sprouting cut potato pieces in leaf mold or sand, kept cool and frost-proof, until sprouts reach ½ to 1 inch. Handle sprouts gently to avoid breakage, discard badly diseased tubers, cut away affected parts, and plant early varieties two inches deep, late varieties five inches, in rows 12 inches apart.
A call to residents with vacant lots to turn them into gardens through County Charity Commissioner Callaghan at the courthouse. The Star plans to pair landowners with aspiring gardeners, with City and County officials backing the effort and street department possible plowing support.
A Victorian advertisement touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers for clear complexions after a few days. It claims no poison, skin cleansin g power, and instant effects on blackheads, pimples, acne, eczema, and rough skin, priced at 50 cents a box.
Ambassadors of England France and Italy joined the United States in recognizing the new Russian government. They formally conveyed their nations recognition to Foreign Minister Milukoff, following Ambassador Francis's lead.
The International Red Cross says Germany has sent many captives to the front as reprisals and continues to urge German authorities to stop this practice. The statement was released from Lausanne on March 23.
Washington March 23. Secretary Daniels announced the Navy has recalled into active service a large number of retired officers. Luna Park swimming pool opens Saturday March 24. advertisement.
Orrin Parrish of Freeville near Geneva reports water freezing inside a kettle on a stove with a strong fire and a cat sleeping in the oven during the recent blizzard and cold spell sweeping the country.
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