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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1917
Page
3
Concho Arizona December 2 Kara Flower found a meteorite ring and water charm made from its metal. He then began acting strangely removing clothes and speaking an unknown tongue. Medical experts say he may be bewitched by alien metal.
A list of wholesale prices by region for produce including cauliflowers apples pears lettuce and potatoes. Regional figures show California head lettuce at 33 per crate and Yakima pricing for items like peppers and cabbage with multiple locations referenced.
The administration and the Federal Trade Commission determined to vigorously press the food trust inquiry. Special Prosecutor Francia J. Heney will lead continued sessions in Boston New York and another Eastern city possibly before the New Year to pursue the trail uncovered at the preliminary hearing.
Camp Lewis December 24 Major Northington in charge of the base hospital watched his residence burn Sunday morning. Fire likely from a disconnected stove pipe. Losses included valuable diamonds and other jewelry.
Washington dispatches report the German Ambassador Luxburg's machinations in Argentina may be further disclosed by the state department. Buenos Aires officials published 17 more messages than released here, prompting a state department inquiry into what these messages reveal and whether they will be made public.
The 37 224 Christmas gifts arrived Saturday in three Red Cross freight cars and were delivered Sunday by quartermaster corps with army trucks and aides to Santa.
Christmas presents valued near $1,000 were stolen from Seattle homes Sunday night. Mrs. W. L. Beddow and her guest Mrs. G. A. Peck of Kerriston reported losses totaling about $600 in gifts and $50 in cash. L. E. Murphy of Fourth Ave lost most of his Christmas gifts and $3 in cash.
Dec. 24 report from Camp Lewis says a soldier drowned when a canoe capsized in American Lake. Lieut Gabriel Dicosi escaped with minor injuries and was rescued to base hospital. he could not identify his companion.
United Press reports Christmas at Love Field aviation training station in Dallas will see every man get a turkey or ham as there are not enough Sammies to feed all. Families and clubs may have to do without meals due to a shortage of sandwich provisions.
A skull discovered near Sunnydale on Saturday is under investigation by the coroner's office, with authorities examining potential causes and seeking identifying details.
Mrs Henry Broderick of 1717 39th Ave sustained a gash on her forehead following a fall on Sunday. No further injuries or details provided.
An assortment of reader letters to Cynthia Grey comment on wartime food policies, rationing and sacrifice. Topics include meatless days, sugar shortages, military coats, bridegroom behavior, and etiquette. Readers ask about bread plates, clerical viewpoints, and civic matters while endorsing self discipline for national aid.
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