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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1917
Page
4
Seattle milk deliveries resumed after a short strike by Milk Wagon Drivers union drive for higher wages. New monthly rates: wagon drivers 110 dollars, inside workers 90 dollars, up from 90 and 60. Nine dairies missed Tuesday deliveries but two large dairies had already granted increases May 1. No disorder occurred.
Richard Mansfield White charged the Central Council for Patriotic Service Tuesday with promoting incomplete copies of The Star-Spangled Banner. The council ordered an investigation into soliciting patriotic funds and approved a Red Cross benefit by Puget Sound Life Underwriters at the Arena on June 4.
Mra W. T. Patten traveled to Portland after learning her father Maj. Gen. Thomas M. Anderson A. S. A. collapsed and died Tuesday evening while preparing to attend a Loyal Legion banquet. Anderson served in the Civil War and the Spanish American War.
United States Attorney Clay Allen awaits word from Attorney General Gregory in Washington on his potential assignment to preside in San Francisco during army officers' reserve training. Allen said he has not been released and does not know who would lead the Seattle office if he leaves.
Dr. FL Forbes, assistant pastor of the first Presbyterian church, will depart June 1 for Sitka Alaska to reorganize the territory s Sunday schools. After one year he will return to Seattle to resume duties under Dr M A Matthews.
State agricultural commissioner BF Henson told the Municipal League on Tuesday noon that overplanting potatoes could push prices down to about $10 a ton. He urged farmers to plant other crops to avoid glut and loss.
Since April 1 British forces have captured over 20000 German prisoners and seized 257 guns 227 trench mortars and 470 machine guns. Bonar Law said British casualties in Haig’s offensive were 50 to 75 percent lower than in the Somme. The French drive since April 16 has taken 29000 Germans, bringing the Franco British total to 49000 men.
The Seattle Blind Association reports expenses from November 1 to April 17 totaling 621.59 with receipts of 2091.94. The group aims to make the blind self supporting and to teach them trades.
Judge Ron ald rules Paul C. Kimball cannot be retried on grand larceny after a hung jury. The prior jury was discharged while Kimball was absent, giving him the right to assume a not guilty verdict had been returned.
Walter F. Meier assistant corporation counsel says the city may delay sales of property for unpaid taxes for two years. An ordinance to postpone collection will be introduced by Councilman Hanna on Monday.
London dispatch reports the fight around Freanoy as the British gain ground after Haig reorganized forces. German counterattacks with fresh divisions push back initial gains, while Allied artillery bombards German lines. A French sector attack at Chemin des Dames is described as beaten back with heavy German casualties.
May wheat opened at 5.11 and rose sharply after the government report, reaching 3.13 at 11 30 as bulls push prices. July and September futures also climbed, with July at 2.49 and September at 2.08 amid strong gains.
The Ross Improvement era asks the council to delay action on the city salary increase ordinance until taxpayers are heard from, per resolutions adopted Tuesday night.
A fragmented list shows varied produce prices including horseradish lettuce and alfalfa products. Totals suggest market receipts with figures like 106 for horseradish and 140 for alfalfa, plus sheepish entries and multiple price points across vegetables and grains.
The Swed ish tabernacle to dedicate a new pipe organ with concerts and speeches on Wednesday and Thursday nights. Prof Donnely will give recitals. Rev Rood will deliver the dedicatory speech on Wednesday, and Gov Lister is expected to speak Thursday if he reaches town from Washington DC in time.
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron Pills are recommended for scrofula impure blood and anemia with nervous symptoms. Many patients have combined conditions with gland swellings eruptions pale complexions and nervousness. Using Hood's before meals and Peptiron after meals is said to provide fourfold benefit and the medicines supplement each other. Obtain from your druggist.
An advertisement touts four ounces of liquid arvon as a nightly scalp rinse to dissolve dandruff. It claims most or all flakes vanish by morning with three or four applications, stopping itching and leaving hair fluffy and glossy. Sold at any drug store as an inexpensive, reliable remedy.
A Khaki clad detachment of sixty men led by Edward Tinkham and R T Scully marched through Paris as the first unit of the munitions transport branch of the American Ambulance Corps. They carried rifles and the American flag after a formal review by Col Gerard. Police cleared a path for cheering Parisians.
Volunteers for Mother Ryther home hold a tag sale on Saturday to raise money for 60 children and 25 mothers sheltered there. Girls and women are asked to sell tags reporting to room 319 WY.M.C.A. early morning. The event leads into Mothers Sunday with Sunday schools urged to participate.
Assistant City Treasurer Collier touts a new tool credited to Thomas Edison that reduces labor. Hoy Scouts in Mount Haker district test a four inch wooden block on a broom handle tapers to a point to poke holes for seed potatoes and cover them.
Mrs. R. M. Callison aged 68 formerly Mrs. Mahala Wright wed 70 year old civil war veteran R M Callison at the Rainier Grand hotel. The couple met at the Retsil Home for Veterans and Wives and Widows of Veterans a year earlier.
Claiming quick, safe restoration of gray or faded hair, the ad promotes Q-Ban Hair Color and related products. It offers a money back guarantee, warns against dangerous dyes, and directs readers to Memphia Tennessee and drug stores for purchase and a free illustrated book on hair care.
A reader recounts early life hardships and abuse by mistresses, explaining how poverty and lack of education led to a life of servitude and crime. The letter argues that societal mistreatment of working girls and limited opportunity drive women toward the underworld, calling for change.
The column discusses chivalrous conduct on streetcars and dating etiquette. It addresses a 20 year old engaged woman torn by her fiancé’s family, advising openness and compromise. It also covers a long marriage where a husband spends on drink, urging the wife to protect her health and confront the financial drift and infidelity with practical steps.
A reader asks for measurements of a healthy seven month old baby noting weight height chest and head norms. The reply gives typical averages for a seven percent pound birth weight and explains differences between boys and girls. In a separate question a reader asks if a suitor may invite the sister on outings. the advisor says the suitor bears the costs and should honor the woman’s wishes while considering his aim to please.
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil claims to cleanse kidneys and bladder and relieve excesses. The ad asserts daily use keeps kidneys in good shape and promotes general health. It markets as a world wide patent remedy guaranteed pure and sold by The Owl Drug Co.
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