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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1917

Page

4

Prices for dairy and animal feed items from Washington and Oregon

Wholesale price list shows dairy products from Native Washington and Fresh California suppliers, with items such as creamery milk and butter. The document lists hay and grain prices including alfalfa, barley, corn, and timothy by region and processing state, with prices per unit and wholesaler terms.

Washington California Cuba Limburg Oregon Wisconsin Boas Eeerensess Puget Eastern

Wilson to Control Shipping Order

Washington May 16 A bill would place authority in President Wilson to direct freight shipments during national emergency and set priorities. The measure has Wilson approval and was prepared under Attorney General Gregory. A Seward Alaska company forms to promote shark fishing commercially.

Washington Wilson Congress Gregory Seward Alaska

Meat Problem Must Go Into Federal Hands

Special Dispatch from Chicago reports on meat pricing and supply, noting prices will not return to old levels. Experts say government control over the meat chain from farm to consumer could lower prices, with J Ogden Armour backing federal control during the war.

Basil M. Manly Special Dispatch Chicago Reatlers the Star J. Ogden Armour

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised by letters

Marysville readers report relief from twelve years of crippling cramps after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A Marysville man also endorses it for relief from painful symptoms, urging others to seek guidance from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. confidential letters.

Marysville Lydia Pinkham George R. Naylor Lydia EB. Pinkham Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mara

Gentleman’s small favors misread as romance in society

A careful man who helps a wife with routine tasks like tying shoes or fastening a glove may be seen as overly attentive. In some social circles such courteous behavior is unusual and can be misinterpreted as romantic interest.

Mise Grey Altho

Why Do Dances Attract More Solo Boys Than Dates

A reader asks why twice as many boys attend dances alone as accompany partners. Norma and Miss Grey’s page suggests trends reflect social dynamics and suggests no single cause. A second reader questions rude behavior by some women in public and cites professional society shifts changing manners.

Dome Bachelor Norma Fours

Revolution Threat in Reichstag Sparks German Crises

Amsterdam reports German leaders warn of revolution as socialists demand peaceful terms. Scheidemann Ledebour threaten actions if peace demands are not met. police guard Berlin as Reichstag debate continues.

Amsterdam Reichstag Germany Berlin Lecheidemann Ledebour Europe Scheidemann Stockholm France Great Britain Geo. Ledebour Russia David

Girls Stage Play at St Marks Church Guild Room

Junior auxiliary girls of Episcopal churches present the historical play Two Thousand Miles for a Book at the close of the Olympia convention Wednesday evening. The performance starts at o'clock in the guild room of St Marks church.

Olympia St Marks Church

Japanese Sailor Survives Two Suicide Attempts

Hioji Tanaka a Tama Maru sailor was saved after leaping into the bay at Pier 4 and later attempting to hang himself from a bed-post with suspenders at the city hospital. He was resuscitated and treated after the two incidents occurred on Tuesday.

Hioji Tanaka Pier 4

Seattle Leads in Vocational Guidance Effort Says Mrs Reed

Mrs. Anna Y Reed reports Seattle and Grand Rapids are the only U S cities with active vocational guidance work after a seven month tour through 24 Eastern cities studying public schools and industrial conditions. A reader asks whether to marry a good provider with a home and child or a man who shares wild plans. the advice urges against both unions, urging the woman to keep her conscience clear and face the world to secure a square deal.

Seattle Grand Rapids Mich United States Anna Y. Reed

Gold Medal Haarlem Ol Capsules Advertisement

A vintage sale pitch claims kidney disease signs and uric acid poisoning can lead to dropsy or Brights disease. It touts Gold Medal Haarlem Ol Capsules as a proven, natural remedy sold by The Owl Drug Co with brand guarantee against counterfeits.

Haarlem Owl Drug Co

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