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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1919
Page
7
A fragmented notice from Burien outlines a local day event with unidentified timings and participants. The readable portions mention community activities and a public gathering, but lack clear details on sponsors or schedule.
Sioen offers 79 acres of fine land for trade. Will trade for equal value improved ranch property and pay the cash difference.
A fragmented Seattle Star directory entry lists services for furniture repair and upholstering. It names Jorge Uros and references loan collateral items and values, with a partial address at 907 Third Ave. The text lacks full details but indicates a local trades directory entry for home furnishings and lending services.
Hp signs an application to erect a public garage at 2100 First Ave lot 12 block A addressing protests by December 1. Also notices general repairs to deck engine room and boiler of the Burney Steamer with bids due December 14 at 202 Burke Indy Seattle.
Unusually cold weather devastates Washington cabbage seed crop valued around one million dollars with an estimated 70 to 90 percent loss. Two year growth cycles were ruined as fields in Skagit valley Auburn and Chehalis areas froze unprotected after late-season harvesting, impacting cabbage turnip rutabaga kale beets mangel and other seeds. Major seed firms report complete losses and a severe setback for the state’s seed industry.
Local fresh ranch eggs fell five cents per dozen on the wholesale market Saturday with quotations at 74 cents. The drop is linked to a weakened New York market as southern stock floods eastern basins while the Western market sees steady demand. Butter remains firm and California greens shipments are delayed by snow for the Christmas trade. Bananas scarce with little Friday through traffic. Local stockyards show minimal activity as arrivals include 65 hogs and 167 cattle heads. both cattle and hog markets hold steady.
Local market listing shows varied wholesale prices for cabbage celery hot house tomatoes and other produce, with multiple crates sacks and per unit rates. The long catalog includes fruits like oranges almonds cranberries dates and apples, alongside dairy and meat items.
A detailed log of vessels sighted and movements along the Cape area and nearby ports on December dates. It lists ships such as the Admiral Hebree and J. A. Moffett, their courses, arrivals to San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Victoria, plus multiple steamers and schooners passing Port Angeles and Tacoma.
Rene Gustave Guerin a Swiss native received naturalization papers Saturday before Judge Jeremiah Neterer after evidence of gas exposure and wounds from major battles. Over 20 ex servicemen were naturalized, many in uniform recalling the Argonne and St Mihiel. Washington reports Muzquiz captured by Villistas with no American casualties.
A damaged text fragment presents a monetary value, mentioning 91.92 dollars in an unclear context and lacks identifiable names or places to specify the event or entity involved.
Bank clearings show total around 6.7 million with balances and sums listed across multiple figures. Figures include 711,865,453 and 945,579.00 among other figures, suggesting a financial reporting snapshot.
NYSE openings show United States Steel at 101% Republic at 102% off percent Brude baker at 100% up percent Southern Pacific 68% off percent General Motors 319 up percent Tobacco Products 46 unchanged International Paper 134 up percent United Retail stores 88 up percent United States Rubber 120% up Mi Sinclair 42 unchanged Pan American 89% off percent Mexican Petroleum 186 up percent There was a rise of over points in Pan American General Motors United States Rubber International Paper and Republic Meat in the latter half hour Steel remained near 102 percent.
Chicago December and January corn futures fluctuated after opening lower as cash grain movement and firm cash markets supported gains later in the session. Wheat and oats showed mixed results with prices varying through the day as traders weighed supply, demand, and futures rallies.
Chicago markets report December 13 show 9 000 head in the cattle and hog section with values around 121.96 for bulk pork butchers at 121.45 to 1312.00 per unit and cattle receipts at 2 400 with steady to lower prices for steers and canners. Sheep receipts reach 7 000 with strong demand and higher bids pushing prices, buyers eye immediate sales and improved tone.
Denver market notes cattle receipts 1200 head steady with steers at 9.50. Gill cows and heifers 8.50 to 10.25, stockers 10.25, calves 4.25 to 13.75. Hogs receipts 400 head at 12.95, bulk sales 12.10 to 14.2. Sheep receipts 2200 head steady with lambs 14.25 to 15.50, ewes 8.0 to 8.8, feeder lambs 13.75 to 14.50.
Washington dec 14 a proposed Shipping Board plan recommends locating vessels on a Seattle to Japan and China route to compete with Japanese lines. It calls for 70 high close cargo liners and 10 emaier passenger ships, with some assigned to the Seattle Oriental run. It also suggests converting former German vessels to world trade use and possible army transport service if needed.
A letter to The Star from Clinton Washington details a devastating house fire on Whidby Island that destroyed the home of John Deseo and left his family of seven in dire need. Mrs Deseo and five children, the eldest a 14 year old girl, fled two weeks ago to inland areas with no clothing or money as the mother is ill and the family awaits aid from Beattie residents.
Jake Kuki and Helmar Nakiel, lodging at 612 Maynard Ave, fought after sharing liquor. A knife and a crockery wash bowl were used, injuring Kuki and Nakiel. Both were taken to city hospital. Nakiel in serious condition. They await Police Judge Gordon to recount events next Monday.
Portland market report lists prices for meats and produce with per pound and per dozen figures. Notes a range of values including butter per pound and broilers per pound, reflecting daily trading levels.
Frisco market brief shows Butter extras 10 per lb. Parras and extras 6Se per doz for pullets. Geese and California plates priced with 13% per lb and 3c per lb for undersized pullets.
The Census Bureau reports cotton consumed in November reached 490,698 bales, up from 465,611 bales in November 1918, reflecting increased demand and broader textile activity amid postwar conditions.
Unknown thief took an overcoat from George F. E. Reeves at Skinner and Eddy's shipyard. The culprit allegedly planted the coat as a misleading clue at a Wilkeson hotel hold up. Reeves was jailed then released after Cr. T. Lin verified Reeves' account. investigators seek the true perpetrator.
Patrolman C Fatline halted a youth at First Ave and Senecast early Saturday after he hailed a youth with a suitcase that did not appear his. The lad fled down Seneca St as the officer examined the luggage. The suitcase was taken to the central station.
Sanitary market display shows items including coffee 1.45, Citrus Powder 0.35, broom 0.17, oats 0.03, Blue Ribbon tea, Olympic flour 3.00, Del Monte hot sauce 0.04, walnuts 0.15, and cotton content items priced around 0.69 and 1.00. Trade stall numbers referenced as Stall 45 and various shorthand labels indicate a bustling marketplace.
Listing shows stall 102 bulk coffee tich fancy Jersey butter 7c M eggs 610e doz 2 dos 1.35 cheese full cream cream brick 230 ih milk 22¢ Flake White 0¢ M peanut butter 20¢ M two apices or extracts 150.
An OCR fragment advertises stalls with items such as Carnation milk 12 3, stall 79 pure fresh milk 126, stall 43 round steak 4%, pot roast, boiling beef, lamb chops and back bones. It also lists Quacker rice pancake flour 20c per pkg and Blue Karo syrup 200, price $1.07.
A fragmentary ad lists items such as Cream of Wheat, Sun Maid raisins, Libby’s corned beef, Naptha soap, and various baked goods with prices like 25c to $2.05. The jumble includes terms like Stalle 27 28 and Crinco 38e, suggesting a mid-century catalog page.
Ex service men armed with axes cut Christmas trees to be sold at greatly reduced prices on a vacant lot at Ninth ave and Pike st. The lot is donated by Henry Broderick to the Private Soldiers' and Sailors' Legion formed by 110 men at a Congress hotel meeting. Officers named include A R R Thompson president E A Falborn vice president Gordon Vivian secretary treasurer and J R Rankin L A Rothamel guides and E J Shapeero publicity agent.
The Chamber of Commerce chorus of 30 business and professional men will perform for Seattle hospital patients on Monday evening. Directed by Francia Russell, the group will sing at the city hospital after a dinner, then at the municipal hospital, and later in Pirlands. They plan Christmas Eve carols at city institutions. Alfred H. Lundin serves as chairman.
A catalog of stall numbers and item prices appears with products like Gold Bond flour 49 1 sack at 9.00, Centennial Best 49 1 sack at 2.19, Aunt Dinah molasses and Del Monte beans listed, plus meats and produce including pot roast, lamb chops, bacon, Burbank potatoes at 100 per cent, Jonathan apples 1.25 a box, and various staples such as rolled oats 26c, No Rub Naphtha, Sun Maid raisins, and macaroni.
Hans Pederson president of Hans Pederson Construction Co and Vesta A Schoff wife of attorney Howard T Schoff were among 120 veniremen chosen for the January term of superior court by County Clerk Percy F Thomas Saturday.
Higgins confirms a marriage appointment with Lord Howlong at high noon to wed Miss Multirox.
Carl Brandenburg was arrested in Ketchikan Alaska and is wanted in Seattle for fraudulent representations. In 1919 he posed as a forestry service agent at Piper Taft sporting goods he bought $280 in gear and paid with a $300 draft. He also faces charges in Portland Tacoma Pasadena and other coast cities. Proceedings in Seattle paused pending other cases.
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