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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1921
Page
6
Dec 6 report says German toys threaten U S markets as German exporters push back into retail before Christmas. American toy firms argue German wares undersell by 30 to 50 percent due to favorable exchange and lower wages, though German products may lack durability.
A dense inventory of stalls features prices on sugar milk meats and produce. Notable items include pure American cane sugar Borden's milk Carnation milk and fresh butter, with multiple stalls offering lamb chops pot roast and halibut cheeks. Also listed are canned fruits olives marmalade tea and baking supplies across stalls 9 16 27 30 42 47 66 68 94 110 and beyond.
Roald Amundsen addressed Seattle Yacht Club members at a Monday dinner and shared photographs from his Arctic expedition. He was noted as a life member of the club. China claims the invention of the compass around six centuries ago.
Widespread havoc from heavy intermittent storms since November 25 disrupts coast shipping. A southeasterly storm warning was issued by the U S Weather Observatory. The tug Sea Eagle remains missing after a futile Oregon coast search, and the cutter Algonquin has returned to port. Captain Alf Hansen of bark Monitor noted for speed is said to have sailed from Papeete to San Antonio in 27 days. Barometer rising at Tatoosh Island with east wind 16 mph and a four-mast grey-hull schooner sighted.
December ships logged include multiple steamers and freighters docking or sailing from Tacoma Seattle San Francisco San Pedro and British Columbia ports. Notable entries: Admiral Dewey Wahkeena Prince Albert Liebre Kodiak and Floridian with various arrivals and departures across multiple ports.
Ports in Seattle show numerous ships in layup and at anchor including the Rainier Admiral Goodrich and Victoria with ongoing moorings at Smith Cove, Pier A and Pier B. Several ships list destinations to San Francisco and explore distances offshore while yard and dock operations continue with noted vessels and barges in the harbor system.
Chicago reports the second day of the packer employees strike with meat prices rising, especially pork by 3 to 4 cents a pound. Employer figures say about 1,100 to 1,500 workers are idle, while 2,200 strikers attended union meetings. Plants operate, livestock shipments flow to Chicago yards, and reports indicate the strike spread to South St. Paul East St. Louis Sioux City Denver Lincoln and Omaha with 50 to 100 percent of workers leaving.
A steady demand favors fruit with oranges and Florida grapefruit leading purchases. Oranges stay at 5.50 to 6.00 per box and grapefruit at 5.50 to 6.50. Apples improve after a strong month, bell peppers bring 14 to 15 cents a pound, sprouts 14 to 17, sweet potatoes four cents. Eggs range 62 to 64 cents a dozen, pullets 42 to 45. Butter holds at 43 to 44 cents.
The page lists prices paid to shippers for dairy products including creamery butter and cheese in various forms and quantities. It also shows wholesale poultry prices for live and dressed birds, with figures for turkeys, geese, and other fowl across several markets, noting shipments and storage references.
The Chamber of Commerce invited highway commissions boards and officials of the bureau of public roads to hold their next annual convention in Seattle. The body is meeting in Omaha now. James Allen state highway commissioner will present the invitation in person.
Dr. Howard Blake, Libby McNeil company physician at Libbeyville Alaska, was sentenced to one year and a day at McNeil Island for alleged narcotics distribution. He admitted arranging morphine sales to a dope addict after returning from Alaska while denying morphine as the stimulant. Co-defendant Albert Geddings testified. Geddings wife seeks $10,000 in a separate suit against Libby McNeill Co. for damage alleged during treatment at the company hospital.
Veterans displeased with disability or vocational compensation may seek aid from John F. Barr head of the Red Cross Pacific Northwest who will represent claimants before the new board of appeals of the United States Veterans Bureau in the Areade building Seattle. Barr says many ex service men outside Seattle will submit grievances and the Red Cross will provide someone to plead their cases without charge. The announcement also notes Seattle veterans received government checks as interest on soldier insurance—$1.10 per $1,000.
Police sought Mildred Halverson 16 and Erma Lowman 14 who reportedly ran away from the Washington School for Girls in Everett. Halverson is described as six feet four inches tall, 120 pounds, with dark eyes and dark hair. further details were being circulated.
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