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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
8
A Washington Park Improvement Club directing committee will meet tomorrow at 8 p m in Haptiv Chapel near Madison at bridge RR. Thomson city engineer will discuss the plan to relocate Madison at from the power house to the lake.
Navy paymaster Robert H. Orr calls for bids to purchase about 100000 dollars worth of meat and other supplies in Seattle. Planned items include 65000 pounds fresh beef 15000 pounds frozen beef 25000 pounds pork joining 15000 pounds fresh veal 10000 pounds fresh pilton 2000 pounds Frankfurter sausages 6000 pounds pork sausages 1500 pounds Mouna sausages 500 pounds amok d beef sausages 5000 pounds sugar cured hams 1000 pounds sugar cured shoulders 6000 pounds fresh beef liver 3000 pounds hamburger steak 3000 pounds fresh corned beef 500 pounds fresh beef hearts 1500 pounds compressed ham 1500 pounds head beef 1000 pounds compressed pigs feet. A large requisition for butter coffee canned and dried fruits and fresh vegetables was sent to Paymaster Orr and may be purchased in Seattle.
H. R. Williams president of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway announces the organization of a terminal company by the Milwaukee road to do business in the state. The move signals expansion and integration of rail operations in the region.
Boats operate daily from Pier 2 offering ten cent round trips. The service advertises inexpensive tours for visitors seeking quick harbor views.
Washington capitalizes the venture at $250,000 with incorporators BE W Cook and A H Barkley forming the Milwaukee Terminal railroad to operate from this city. Willie states the terminal company was promoted to handle Milwaukee business if feasible in Tacoma and beyond.
A flower vandal damaged shrubs and blooms in Dr William Deormer's garden at 2451 Queen Anne Avenue last night. Police will intensify efforts to catch the culprits, who troubled officers previously.
Yesterday afternoon O. N. Perry of 1821 Lathar left his bicycle by the curb near 1sl4 Pivetay to attend to business. On returning, the bike was missing.
W. FP Schell, 25, has been missing from his Seattle home for two days. His wife, financially strained, moved to her parents in Southeast Seattle. Meanwhile Bellingham police plan resignations to seek higher pay.
G. Rausch announces relocation after 28 years in the shoe trade. All men’s, boys’ and women’s footwear available at cost as stock is cleared. Sale signals closing of store in current room after a 16 inch shift to new premises.
James Austin Larson known as Telecont specialist says he does not cure all diseases nor treat every patient. He explains he charges a regular consultation fee and argues the case against him will fail. Larson notes he has refunded fees to those who could not afford to pay during his Seattle stay.
The Pacific Meat Co baseball team faces Washington Laundry in an amateur Seattle matchup at Woodland Park next Sunday afternoon. First pitch is slated for 4 p m.
Readable text notes a tackle shop named Piper and Taft located at 1024 Becond Avenue. No further details on products or services are provided.
Mrs. Armatrong reported to police that her residence on 1911 Third was entered at night. Nothing of value was taken.
Boats depart Pier 2 for ten round trips daily totaling eight hundred round trips, signaling a new ferry schedule.
Advertises girls separate skirts in sizes 12 14 and 16 years made of cheviot broadcloth plain and striped panama. Skirts are full plaited with bias bottom and offered as extra special at 2.65.
Ladies coats described as cream serge with black velvet collar and velvet buttons. Double breasted design in sizes 14 to 18 years and priced at 4.95.
A varied display offers Misses and Juniors suits in all wool serge and fancy mixes with novelty striped fabric. Semi fitted backs butterfly sleeves double and single breasted coats and full plaited skirts with satin lining. Sizes 14 16 18 20 priced attractively at 25 dollars.
Practical girl and misses coats in tan gray and cheviot tones with velvet collar and box back. Smaller sizes 6 to 14 years feature emblem on the sleeve and a fine satin finished sateen lining.
Factory sale offers girls play coats priced at 2.65 dollars each. About one half are tan all-wool with the balance all-wool plaid. Coats are well-tailored in double-breasted style with collar and come in sizes 10 12 and 14 years.
An advertisement offers a line of fine ribbed lisle hose for children and misses full fashioned in black and tans sized 5 to 94 at 19 cents per pair. The listing highlights spliced heel and toe and a low price.
Remnant sale offers wide fabric selection with cut lengths available. Cords fringes and related materials offered. Burlap line 10 to 19 cents per yard, muslin Swisses 19 to 25 cents, imitation leather 36 inches wide at 50 cents, and 50 inch tapestries in varied colors and patterns.
A local shop advertises a remnant sale on linoleum carpet and floor cloth. The notice promises low prices with discounted lengths and exposed seams as part of the offer.
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