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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1917

Page

5

Public Markets Pike Place Food Stall Listings

A dense inventory listing from Pike Place markets shows stalls offering items such as pure milk, lutefisk, halibut, walnuts, French prunes, black walnuts, pumpkin, tomatoes, canned goods like Libby products, cabbage, onions, turnips, potatoes, apples, candy, and household staples. Multiple stalls include dairy, seafood, produce, baking staples, and pantry items with prices per sack, can, or piece.

Amelia Beneters Ihe Antona Guittard

Grocery List From 1917 Ad Sells Everyday Staples

Readable items include 110 cans, 2 cane tomatoes, peas, shredded wheat, peaches, syrup, milk, soap, raisins, prunes, halibut, salmon, mixed nuts and apples. Prices show a penny to dollar range, with quantities and brands typical of early 20th century mail order or general store ads.

Mt. Vernon

Market Summary From Fragmented Pantry List

A damaged OCR fragment lists canned goods and groceries with prices and brands. Items include pumpkin, tomato soup Libby s and Van Camp s, kidney beans, shredded wheat, Anderson s Takima honey, Jersey butter, ranch eggs, coffee cake and bread, with uneven quantities and unclear totals.

Porter Anderson Libby van Camps Freeh Ranch Eges Dow Mall

Market items listed with varied prices and products

A jumble of grocery items with prices and product names including fruits vegetables meats and baked goods. Mentions apples cranberries potatoes beef pork and assorted dairy and candy items with scattered prices and abbreviations.

Morrison Named Director of Military Training in Washington

Maj. Gen. John F. Morrison returned from an inspection tour in France and was named director of military training with headquarters in Washington. He will coordinate training at all national army and National Guard camps. Former Mayor George W. Dilling will address the YMCA naturalization close Thursday evening on City Government.

Washington Igen John F. Morrison France Morrison National Army National Guard George W. Dilling Y. M. C. A. Naturalization

The Ballad of Julian Byng in Wartime Verse

A humorous poem extols Sir Julian Byng praising his bold charge and smashing German lines. It contrasts Byng’s triumph with Hindenburg and celebrates military prowess in lively, rhythmic couplets.

Sir Julian Byng Sing Hindenburg Julian Byng

Disorders Concealed by Bolsheviks in Petrograd

United Press dispatches report Petrograd under a Bolshevik state of siege after the executive council of workers and soldiers' delegates decreed order restoration. Observers believe significant unrest and possible organized rebellion against maximalist rule are being concealed as all other factions oppose Bolshevik suppression of the constituent assembly.

London Petrograd Trotsky Lenine Workmen's and Sol Diers Bolshevik Constituent Assembly

Fat Men to Save Food in Los Angeles 180 Club

In Los Angeles on December 14, the 180 club forms to aid food conservation for Herbert Hoover. The group consists of men weighing 180 pounds or more who pledge to diet to support the nation and themselves. The effort aims to reduce waistlines while aiding the war effort and national thrift.

108 Angeles Los Angeles Herbert Hoover

Slacker Objects To Public Displays Of War Cheers

In New York on December 17 a well dressed young man complained to health authorities that widespread public displays of affection toward soldiers and sailors are an outrage. He urged Dr Gleery of the board of health to stop the promiscuous kissing as a menace to humanity and a disruption to suitors everywhere.

Firetave Columbia At Columbia First Second Aves Beattle New York

The Star Mail Offer for Soldiers and Sailors

The Star offers postpaid subscriptions to soldiers and sailors abroad or at home with rates of 40c for one month 1.15 for three months 2.00 for six months and 3.50 for one year. Remittances must include the soldier’s name company and regiment and ship name for Navy deliveries.

Furance United States Navy

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