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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
11
Washington May 25 The council of national defense reports the army will have equipment ready by September. Leather supplies are already secured at prices well below current quotations. An extensive cooperative system with industries will provide uniforms bedding subsistence and all Quartermaster needs at significant savings.
The annual Memorial Day motorcycle races will be held in Portland on May 30. Many of the best riders in the Northwest are expected to compete.
Apple growers forecast 10000 crates stored in Seattle this fall as railroads may grant storage in transit rates to move the crop efficiently. The Northwest producers seek favorable terms to handle the estimated harvest.
Squeeze the juice of two lemons into a bottle containing three ounces of orchard white, shake well, and you have a quarter pint of the beat freckle and tan lotion, and complexion beautifier, at very, very small cost. Massage this fragrant lotion into the face, neck, arms and hands daily to fade freckles and blemishes and brighten skin. Harmless.
Petrograd May 25 The United States leverages its power through Ambassador David R. Francis who addresses troops and gatherings in cooperation with Kerensky and Gen. Alexieff. He embodies the shirt sleeve diplomat and wins broad support across ranks as he urges Russia to continue fighting alongside the United States.
San Francisco May 25 prominent locals named in a federal grand jury probe into plots to overthrow Indian rule. Robert Capelle of North German Lloyd is accused as financial agent for Germany, with Franz Bopp former German consul and others tied to the case.
Milton J. Whitson of Seattle is offered construction manager in the United States quartermaster's department. The position includes an output of 100,000,000 dollars over the next three months. Whitson, formerly superintendent of Stone Webster Engineering, built the White, Henry, Cobb and Stuart buildings.
Uncle Sam offers 2 percent on Postal Savings deposits and 3 percent on Liberty Bonds. Encouragement to invest promptly for guaranteed government-backed interest.
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