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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1919

Page

11

Eggs travel down grade as prices tumble nationwide

Bee prices are dropping with fresh ranch stock quotes 65 to 67 cents. Wholesalers report continued declines and expect another cut by Wednesday. Eggs remain costly for families amid weak markets and transport delays. Turkey prices stay high though other produce like celery cauliflower and sweet potatoes are scarce. A California celery shipment sold for 12 dollars a case.

Beattle Seattle Wetern Ave California

Price Paid Wholesale Dealers for Vegetables and Fruit

A garbled 19th century price list shows wholesale payments for cabbage beets celery tomatoes potatoes and related produce. Values appear in dollars per sack crate or bunch with numerous distorted OCR characters.

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German Liners to Be Sent Here for Seattle Service

James J. Rafferty director of the Philippines Bureau of Commerce and Industry says former German liners may establish passenger service between Seattle and the Philippines. The ships will be sent to the Pacific coast and Seattle interests must secure port assignment. Rafferty spoke after conferring with Shipping Board Chairman John M. Payne in Washington.

Seattle Philippines James J. Rafferty Bureau of Commerce and Industry of New Washington Hotel Pacific Coast Rafferty Ile John Mh Payne The Shipping Board Washington Payne

Bank Clearings and Balances for Seattle Tacoma Portland

Bank clearings and balances reported for Seattle, Tacoma, and Portland. Seattle shows 6,910,536.20 in clearings and 2,001,781.61 in balances. Tacoma lists 12,089.69 clearings and 124,823.67 balances. Portland reports 6,527,084.02 clearings and 1,896,979.99 balances.

R Sa Eee Bank Clearings Seattle Tacoma Portland Ananda Ea

Status of the New York Stock Exchange

New York stocks opened with most leading issues lower while United States Steel rose to 164 and United Retellatores to 14. American Locomotive climbed to 57 with most of the market dull aside from a few advances. Call money jumped to 18 percent before 2 pm and other dividends and a tentative easing expected by week’s end.

New York United States United Retellatores Anaconda Mexican Petroleum Baldwin Brudebaker Ane i Republic Steel Tntm Wrehe | Meading Unionific

Grain futures ease on Chicago Board opening amid mixed bids

Chicago grain prices opened lower amid weaker demand and large receipts in December trading. Corn and hog futures showed early gains and declines, with December and May contracts fluctuating through the session. Denver cattle and sheep markets reported steady to weaker tones, while San Francisco butter and cheese prices moved modestly higher.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Armed Se May Care TOR Wott

Consuls pledge aid to Seattle census effort

Foreign consuls in Seattle promise to assist the January 2 to 16 census by informing and guiding their nationals. Danish, Mexican, and Dutch officials express willingness to explain the enumeration and ensure all their countrymen in the city are counted. Roy Elford notes many residents abroad will be counted upon return.

Seattle Chamber of Commerce Consule M. J. Lehman Denmark Europe Ishmael Garcia Guzman J. Keempes Netherlands Roy Elford King County

Five Injured by Motor Cars in Morning Accidents

Five persons were injured in separate car incidents Monday morning. George S Rowaman, 60, of Lake Forest Park, suffered a broken leg after being struck at Whatcom Ave and Massachusetts St by an unidentified driver. J O Kjelsbarg, 75, of Carlebure Wash, was taken to the city hospital unconscious after a collision at Third Ave and Yesterday Way with a car driven by Charles Rothwell. Ole Andersen, 52, at 1128 W 60th St, sustained a possible skull fracture when struck by a jitney on Leary Ave. injuries not considered serious. Peter Maloney, 54, and son Peter Maloney, 10, of 2715 King St, escaped serious harm when their car was struck and overturned by a Dugan Transfer truck at 27th Ave and Jackson St. both were treated and released later.

George S’. Rowaman Lake Forest Park Whatcom Ave Massachusetts J. O. Kjelsbarg Carlebure Wash Third Ave Yester Way Charles Rothwell 16Th Ave Kiselabarg Ole Andersen Elmer Mackie Puget Bound Leary Ave Andersen City Hospital Peter Maloney Harry Maloney Father King At Dugan Transfer Company 27Th Ave Jackson St Floth

May Call Off Everett Game At Los Angeles Bid

Long Beach California December 23 cancellation of the Scott high Toledo and Everett high game hinges on the Long Beach Berkeley state title winner agreeing to play in Los Angeles January 3. If not, Scott will face another team in Los Angeles likely U S C freshmen and depart for Everett Saturday evening.

Long Beach Cal Scott High Toledo Everett High Berkeley California Los Angeles T. R. Merrell Scott Everett

Almadahi Fights for Coat After Barber Chair Incident

Axel Almadahi of Cascade hotel collided in a barber chair at 1408 Third Ave on Monday afternoon. The man beside him fled with the overcoat before him, and Axel claims the rival’s coat is inferior. He told police on Tuesday.

Axel Almadahi Cascade Hotel Third Ave Axel

Seattle Arrivals and Departures Reported

Seattle arrivals and departures list ships and times from December 22 to December 29. Admiral Watson from Southwestern via Southeastern Alaskan porta at 1 a.m. December 22. Admiral Schley from Tacoma at 11 p.m.. Governor from San Diego via San Francisco at 9:30 p.m.. Yoremite from San Francisco at 8 p.m. December 29. Robin Hood for trial trip at 0 a.m.. Protestians for Manila via porte at 2:16 a.m.. Latouche for Southwestern Southeastern Alaskan ports at night. Lyman Stewart for Port Ban Luis at 10 a.m.. HW. BR. Lovejoy for San Pedro via San Francisco at 3 p.m.

Admiral Watson Southwestern Alaskan Admiral Schley Tacoma Governor San Diego San Francisco Yoremite Robin Hood Manila Porte le Cantpes Latouche At Anight Ate Lyman Stewart Port Ban Luis BR. Lovejoy San Pedro

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