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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1919

Page

5

Leading Lady Recall of Seattle Romance Film

Elaine Towne recalls joining the cast of A Romance of Seattle at Eagle Hall directed by Walter Steiner She describes the grueling rehearsal and shooting process with the director urging multiple takes and care for every scene The piece captures her rookie experience and the demanding nature of movie making in a humorous tone

J. E. Boyden Elaine Towne Seventh Ave Seattle Eagle Hall Walter Steiner Walter Miss Towne Endains Boas Towne Beverly B. Dobbs Liberty Theatre

Gray Eagle Completes Successful Test at Port Townsend

The U.S. shipping board steamer Gray Eagle finished a loading test in Port Townsend on Friday and then headed to Europe. The lighthouse tender Manzanita arrived with materials to repair Point Wilson and Dungeness stations and is en route to Seattle for overhaul and possible repairs.

Port Townsend U.S. Shipping Board Gray Eagle Europe United States Manzanita Point Wilson Dungeness Seattle

A Ripple of Laughter Echoes Through Quiet Town

A light moment brings relief to residents as a ripple of laughter spreads through the quiet town, briefly easing tensions and lifting spirits amid ongoing concerns. The cheerful scene contrasts with the earlier worries, signaling communal resilience.

Baxter Steamship Delivers Rails and Sugar to Seattle

The steam schooner Fred Baxter arrived in Seattle Friday with 260 tons of rails and other cargo including 6,000 sacks of Hawaiian and Western sugar. The ship is the first of Port McCormack fleets to reach Seattle since the San Francisco strike. Additional vessels Wapama and Horace Baxter shift routes to meet rising freight demand, with 1,000 tons of rails pending from San Pedro.

Fred Baxter Seattle Port McCormack San Francisco Masters and Mates Baxter Bremerton Parr McCormack Seattle California McCormack Wapama Portland California Horace Baxter McCormack Company San Pedro

Vessel Movements From U B Weather Bureau At Tacoma

Shipping and harbor reports list arrivals departures and movements across Pacific Northwest ports including Tacoma Seattle Port Townsend and Beattie. Vessels named Admiral Farragut Curacao Henry Villard Daniel Kern and Wakeena pass through with tugs barges and steamers, plus numerous arrivals from San Francisco Vancouver and Yokohama.

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Local Markets See Easier Trade As Fresh Produce Arrives

Fresh arrivals from east of the mountains and local districts ease the market. Tomatoes drop to 1.26 outdoors. watermelons plenteous at 24 cents per pound. peaches and pears more plentiful. Prices list wide variety of produce with mixed per unit and per case quotes.

Chicago market report shows bear undertone amid higher futures

Chicago traders faced a bear leaning session with advances driven by short covering but selling pressure emerged as news of food withdrawals prompted declines. Hog market softness weighed on provisions trading while corn and bean figures swung, with September and December contracts opening lower or mixed before slipping during the session.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Nance Covas

Portland Market Status Aug 14 Cattle Beef Pigs and Wool

Portland market report shows cattle prices by grade with steers and cows steady. Prime and fair to medium sheep and hogs listed with per hundred weights, hides and wool also noted. figures include calves, broilers, and cheese products. Market activity steady with wide price ranges across livestock and related goods.

Ferry Ready to Make First Trip in Washington Service

The Washington ferry will launch its first trip linking Seattle, Vashon Heights, and Harper with a delegation of county officials and business leaders aboard. Fare schedules show varied rates for passengers vehicles and freight, with specifics for Vashon Heights and Harper routes and caps on multi trip passes. In a separate note, 1,000 refrigerator cars were diverted to Idaho potato growers to address urgent needs after Representative French requested 50 cars daily from the railroad administration.

Washington Seattle Vashon Heights Harper J. L. Anderson Idaho Railroad Administration Railroad

New York Markets Report August Coffee and Sugar Prices

New York markets note price quotes for coffee and sugar. Coffee futures for Rio and Santos grades show gains with per pound figures listed in cents. Sugar centrifugal is quoted at 7.2 cents per pound, reflecting market movement.

New York Rio Santos

Frisco Market Status Update

Frisco market prices list Butter Extras 66 1/2 cents per pound, prime firsts 55 cents, firsts 54 cents each. Yeast extras 5 cents per dozen, extra pulleta 19 cents per dozen, undersized pulleta 19 1/2 cents per dozen. Cheese California state fancy 60 cents per pound, firsts 34 cents per pound.

Ban Francisco California

Denver Market Report Aug 1 cattle and sheep

Denver market report shows cattle receipts of 1 200 head with a strong market. Steers around 13.50 to 15.54, cows and heifers 7.50 to 10.50, stockers and feeders 79 to 105, calves unspecified. Hoge receipts 400 head with steady market. top 20.25, bulk 20.10 to 20.25. Sheep and lambs 4 000 head higher. lambs 11.50 to 17, ewes 6.50 to 84, feeder lambs 12 to 14.

Portland Owen Hutter Denver

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