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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1922

Page

6

Egg Prices Rise Two Cents in Wholesale Market Report

Wholesale markets show egg prices up two cents with whiteshell eggs listed at 14.00 per case in local shipments. Prices for melons and citrus move lower as fruit season peaks with cantaloupe and other fruits priced at a reduced level. The report details wholesale rates from Washington and nearby suppliers, noting variability across crates and per-bom measures.

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Stocks Gain During Early New York Trading

New York August 24 stocks rose in early trading as Mexican Petroleum hit a new high near 18.54 reflecting short interest pressure. Motors rose with Studebaker to 12.74, while other rails and industrials showed mixed moves amid a steady to firm opening after overnight price shifts.

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Grain Market Sees Irregular Close on Chicago Board

Chicago August 24 grain prices closed irregular as wheat slipped slightly in line with Liverpool weakness. Corn held steady amid reports of hot dry weather damaging the belt. December futures for wheat and corn fluctuated, opening lower and closing mixed, with cash wheat varying by quality and grade.

Chicago Chicago Board of Tr Liverpool Wiscorn

Denver Livestock Quotations and Market Report

Denver market quotes show cattle receipts of 1,506 with a steady to lower trend. Steers averaged 79.58, cows and heifers 407.25, stockers and feeders 507.26, bulls around 2.90. Sheep prices steady with lambs at 11 to 13.59 and ewes at 8.67.

Denver

Portland Market Status and Quotations Summary

Market notes quoted cattle and lamb prices from Portland and San Francisco sessions. Cattle prices include steers and cows at various dollars per hundredweight, with calves receipts and market week totals. Lambs and yearlings show steady demand, while sugar and coffee values from New York and San Francisco reflect commodity quotations.

Sally the chimpanzee joins Flo Ziegfeld on Broadway

The Ore gonian reports the animal ship docked in New York where Flo Ziegfeld immediately bought a chimpanzee named Sally due to its dancing pose.

New York Flo Ziegfeld Sally

Public Markets Stall List with Groceries and Prices

A dense catalog of stalls at a public market lists numerous grocery items and prices. Items include pure American cane sugar, Carnation milk, fresh salmon and cod, butter, lard, coffee, tea, canned goods, meats like lamb chops and corned beef, fruits such as apricots and peaches, and household staples. Numerous stall numbers accompany the items and prices, reflecting a broad market display.

Steske Seth Beall Fisher Armour's

Ship News Tides in Seattle

Weather report and maritime notices describe barometer issues and wind conditions near Seattle. A line steamer passing through at 6:40 reported by the Cormick Line, with gale winds around 36 miles per hour affecting vessels in port.

Seattle Weather Bureau Imland

Arrivals and Vessels List at Seattle Harbor August 24

Maritime log lists arrivals and ships in port at Seattle including Prince Rupert bound vessels, Northland and Orient steamships, Pacific Coast coal bunkers, destroyers, and cargo ships. Entries specify routes via Tacoma Everett Vancouver and Portland with times around dawn to evening and many vessels en route to Alaska Juneau and San Francisco.

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Foreign exchange opens easier in New York

Foreign exchange rates in New York opened easier with the pound, euro, and other currencies moving lower. The dollar showed weakness against several key pairs as traders noted fresh lows and adjustments in the market.

Foreign Exchange New York Aue Pereten France

Attack on Volstead Bold Push Fails in House

A Tinkham resolution demanding Volstead's resignation as chairman and member of the house judiciary committee was expunged from the Congressional Record ten minutes after presentation. It charged Volstead, author of prohibition enforcement, was aided by Anti-Saloon League officials in his campaign and later faced their lobbying before him.

Washington Tinkham Massachusetta Andrew J. Volstead Minnesota House Volstead Judiciary Anti-Saloon League

Parents Held Insane in Portland Case

Portland on August 24 a baby four months old will accompany its parents Mr and Mrs Nathan Garner to the estate hospital in Salem where they were committed Wednesday afternoon after an examination by Bruce Cameron county agent for the insane. The couple believe a nationwide conspiracy persecutes them and directed abusive letters to newspapers and officials leading to arrest.

Portland Nathan Garner Salem Bruce Cameron

Millionaire Hobo Marries Millionaire Hobo in Seattle

John Joseph Roche, described as an aire hobo, wed Justice of the Peace C. C. Dalton. The Seattle bride, Alice M. Jordan of 621% 15th Ave NE, and Roche, living at Roxborough Drive Toronto, claim wealth and travel the country on a bet to prove self sufficiency. John F. Vere, an attorney, was en route from a national bar convention in San Francisco.

John Joseph Roche Justice of the Peace C. C. Dalton Alice M. Jordan Seattle 15Th Ave Roche Roxborough Drive Toronto al” Roche Homestyle Poche Tne John F. Vere National Bar Vention San Francisco

Brown Must Make New Appointment

City records show Mayor Brown must submit another name for the streets and sewers superintendent within 10 days if the council rejects Carl Gameman's appointment again. The council is poised to reconsider last week's action and confirm or deny Gameman.

Carl Gameman Brown Ganeman

Recruit Line Delay Sparks Burglary Mistake

A colonel surveys recruits and orders a sharp looking bugter. A shabby man with a black beard steps forward and is mistaken for a burglar, prompting a brief, dry exchange in the Los Angeles Times excerpt.

Los Angeles Times

Gaines Promises Prune Cut Slashes Economy Plan

A. Gaines, candidate for county treasurer, told the Women Voters league that his experience as treasurer gives him ready insight into county business. He pledged a prune cut and slash economy program from day one in office.

M. A. Gaines Women Voters’ League

Salt Water Park Picnic Planned for Beattie Residents

West Side Commercial league invites all Beattie residents to a picnic Saturday at the site of the proposed Salt Water Park, linked to City Hall talks on its purchase. Attendees can ride a Pauntleroy car or take a bus organized by the league.

Beattie West Side Commercial League League Directa Inglewood Park Inglewood Lake Washington Inglewood Golf and Pacific Coast British Columbia Seattle

Funeral Services for Willie J Cromley

Funeral services for Willie J Cromley who died August 17 in Annex BC will be held Sunday at Kent. The body will be taken to Seattle where arrival is scheduled and services will follow at 4 p.m. local time.

Willie J. Cromley Annex B. C Kent Seattle

Bridal gown saga ends in new romance for groom

Detroit August 14 Willam A Wolff the groom was jilted after his bride-to-be disliked the wedding gown he bought. The couple split and the ring was returned. Wolff vows to proceed with marriage plans to a new partner. The former fiance Dorothy Belteky returned the trousseau minus a pair of corsets which she promised to return later.

Detroit Mich Willam A. Wolff Uee Wiliam Dorothy Belteky William Dorothy

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