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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1907
Page
8
The market notes little overall change with raspberries selling up to 2.26 per cane and cantaloupes down 0.25 per crate to 2.00. Spring lamb slides to 12.2 cents per pound while honey and onions show varied spillover, and local fruit prices including strawberries, peaches, plums, and tomatoes appear numerous, with small shifts in supply from Washington and California sources.
In upper New York girl strikers clash with strikebreakers at the Rattner Brothers white goods factory. A fight on an elevated train ends with three arrests and a court warning as the plant remains besieged and the strike persists.
The Mountaineers C Clab led by Prof. Henry Landin and Wm. Price failed to summit Mt. Olympus. The party returned after a blinding snow storm. Winona Bailey of Georgetown was stretchered out with injuries.
Fragmentary report notes Bark Heela replaced at Moran's for repairs then went aground on Duncan rock near the Strait of Juan de Fuca last Friday while towed by the tug Richard Holyoke.
The notice explains a money back guarantee on Schilling's Best tea. If customers are not satisfied, the grocer returns the purchase price, and the grocer is reimbursed. The policy emphasizes customer satisfaction and store-wide refund practice.
Mrs Wyman wife of Capt Chauncey of the steamer Vaahon becomes the only woman licensed to navigate vessels in the district between the Columbia River and the Canadian boundary after passing the required examination.
New York reports Nicola Tesla, the electrical expert, hopes to communicate with Mars through vibrations from his Wardenclyffe Tower. He has settled a debt of 1168 dollars on the Suffolk county project and owns 200 acres at Wardenclyffe with a tower foundation said to reach nearly 300 feet deep.
H M Herrin & Co bankers and brokers at 610 First Ave buy and sell all stocks and securities. Daily quotations by special wire on Goldfield and all Nevada stocks carried on margin and money advanced.
Local shop Brooke & Co. advertises hats for sale at the 1331 Secondary address. The notice emphasizes available headwear and the store name for potential customers.
The ad promotes Jacquard Cotton Robe Blankets priced at 22 dollars in assorted colors and patterns. Each 78 by 90 inch blanket offers floral motifs and two color schemes, with a new patent process claiming a softer surface. Buyers are urged to prepare warm Bath or Slumber Robes for approaching cold nights and to consider gifts.
Local retailer offers boys underwear long sleeve shirts and ankle length drawers in early fall weight, priced at 19 cents each for tomorrow until 12 noon Saturday, highlighting a short term sale event.
A sale note announces heavy ribbed black cotton school hose in boys sizes offered tomorrow through Saturday noon at a three pairs for price.
The Children's Division lists special prices to attract shoppers with Guimpe Waists at 1.49 and Knickerbocker Suits at 0.95. Waists are India linen with Valenciennes inserts in various neck and sleeve styles for ages 6 to 14. Suits in Galatea checks and stripes, sizes 4 and 6, limited quantity.
A local ad promotes 9x12 Wilton rugs at special price through tomorrow noon. Bigelow Lowell Bagdad Wilton Ry Heusian Monmonth rugs in 9x12 sizes are offered, with colors in tans greens and other popular shades. Prices range $12 to $18 above the special.
Special belt sale items include 15¢ women’s leather belts in tan brown black and Buster Brown belts in white and black. Also 20¢ prettily embroidered belts with Swastika buckles plus brown taffeta belts shaped stitched and an assortment of leather belts plaited and plain tailored effects.
A surplus stock of high quality cushions and covers in muslin and silk floss, including 22x22 and 24x24 sizes, Oriental striped slips, buffed taffeta tapestries, and indoor browns, offered at special prices until noon tomorrow. Includes silk and velour covered cashmere remnants and high quality canoe porch cushions.
A grade ball bearing cycle lawn mower priced at $6.50 features options for a 16 inch or 18 inch blade. The unit is described as noisy in operation.
Firstieh bark Socotra from Antwerp reached port yesterday afternoon in tow of the tug Tacoma after a 26 day delay caused by contrary winds. Steamer Jefferson returned tonight from an excursion trip to Southeastern Alaska.
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