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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1917
Page
4
An instructional piece advises gardeners on detecting potato bugs and cabbage worms and methods to control them. It covers early spraying timing, mixing Paris green, lime additives to reduce leaf burn, and safe handling, with alternatives like manual removal and kerosene soap dust for cabbage pests.
Astrict Mayo, commanding officer of the Atlantic fleet, is praised as a decisive and disciplined naval commander. Off duty he is described as genial and approachable by fellow officers. His early fame came from pressuring Huerta to salute the American flag after the Tampico incident, a stance that led to the Vera Cruz action order. Mayo was born at
Thomas M Kay died when the truck he drove on the Pacific highway four miles south of Stanwood overturned and crushed him. A Williams, Kay’s employee, leaped free and survived. Kay’s body was brought to Seattle for funeral services at Home Undertaking Co. He leaves a widow residing at 6014 Fourth Ave.
Councilman Hanna argues Seattle municipal employees are better paid than peers in other cities and is drafting a tabulated wage comparison, though the statement is not yet finished.
Burtington Vermont area 1856 biography notes Mayo born to fighting stock. He entered the naval academy at 15 and graduated ensign in 1778. He served in canal survey and naval observatory, rose through all grades to rear admiral in 1913, became first vice admiral since 1870, then commanded Atlantic fleet battleship division and later became admiral succeeding Fletcher in 1914.
The piece extols Sir Douglas Haig as England's chosen leader in France, detailing his rise from near rejection for colorblindness to command, his calm, loyal leadership, and his role in a steadfast Allied offense against Germany. Also includes Q A exchanges on vegetarian diet and domestic advice.
The letter argues for firm parenting to curb a boy's disrespect at home. It urges gentle correction, consistent discipline, and public reprimand whenever he insults others. It warns that lack of correction could harden him for life outside the home.
Twenty two Butler hotel waiters remain off the job seeking a $45 monthly wage, $15 more than current pay. They accuse manager Sweeny of wiring for a new crew rather than replying, and say replacements from the Arctic club and other venues are being used. They cite Seattle hotel wages of $60 and costs for laundry and bus boys as justification.
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