Wheat and farm prices slide through Seattle markets
Seattle markets report wheat congestion at coast terminals with a third of Washington crop moving to seaboard. Warehouses on the Columbia river are full, while Puget Sound facilities strain. Eastern Washington potato growers expect a December markets rebound, and local prices show movement for eggs, butter, oats, barley, alfalfa, and meat.
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Seattle
Washington
Seaboard
Columbia River
Puget Sound
Yakima Valley
Walla
Oil discovery near Spokane sparks local prospecting boom
A new oil spring one mile south of Spokane prompts formation of an oil company for exploration. An 11-acre parcel sold for 26000, while a 320-acre tract belonging to J. J. Browne has been secured. Nearby A C Barclay holds 61 acres with buyers seeking leases or purchase. Local activity suggests a genuine Spokane oil district.
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Spokane
J. J. Browne
A. C. Barclay
Leavenworth
Browne
Washington Crop Report Highlights Larger Apple Crop
The October 1 Washington crop report by G S Ray notes a spring wheat dip but overall above average total wheat and oats, with barley below average and potatoes down from September 1. Apple yields rise above earlier forecasts amid wind damage. U S crops show mixed results across corn oats barley potatoes and apples with varying per cent normal yields.
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Washington
G. S. Ray
Federal Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates
United States
Washington fruit industry growth highlighted at exposition
John A. Gellatly says Washington’s future rests in fruit as the Pacific Northwest Fruit Exposition in Seattle from November 21 to 26 showcases Census data. Growth from 1909 to 1919 and projected 1921 fruit crop values are detailed, with gains in farm implements and building values and land worth increases since 1860.
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John A. Gellatly
Bell Street
Seattle
Washington
Manly
Haynes
New Railroad or What A Survey Party At Blewett Pass
A party of surveyors worked a cursory survey of the Blewett Pass from Cle Elum toward this side. They gave no purpose or client. Leavenworth residents speculate the work could relate to tapping the Wenatchee Valley and the Columbia via a route from near Cle Elum, possibly for the Northern Pacific or Milwaukee.
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Blewett Pass
Cle Elum
Leavenworth
Northern Pacific
Milwaukee
Wenatchee Valley
Columbia
Sleep Talk Sparks Banter Between Mrs Peck and Henry
In a brief item from the Sun Dodger, Mrs Peck teases Henry about speaking in his sleep asking if he resents those few words while he replies with a witty retort.
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Mrs. Peck
Henry
Mr. Peck
Sun Dodger
For Rent 7 Room House With Water and Lights
Classified ad offers a seven room house for rent with utilities. Inquiries accepted at 141 West Whitman during forenoon hours 12 to 2.
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Art Heitman
Itpd
West Whitman
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Rutherford Mercantile Co
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