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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1917
Page
10
Fragmented classified page items include a lost puppy reward for A Graham Seattle with contact, various sale notices for kitchen doors cottage fronts and roofing, special Christmas offers on coats and furniture, rental and loan offers, and miscellaneous business personals.
The Star offers extensive classified columns with a 70,000 circulation across Seattle and surrounding areas. Advertisers are urged to call Main 600 for rates and information on affordable, high-visibility classified advertising to reach diverse readers.
Notice from Puget Sound Spar Co trustees Beattie Washington appoints December 29 1917 at 2 oclock noon for the first meeting at 463 Heeee Hite Heattie. Washington to transact business as may properly arise. ORO Khonen Trustee ARAL
A Sanitary Public Market stalls list shows items including new gifted pees and dry goods. Prunes, okra, spinach, Libby's products, canned fish, milk, paper, corn, tomatoes, and various fruits appear with price notes and stall numbers.
A fragmentary price list shows various groceries and commodities with scattered items such as salt, cream, margarine, honey, corn, peas, canned goods and cereals. The text reads like a historical catalog of everyday products with listed prices and packing details.
In Sacramento Hood, a Union Socialist leader, declines comment after being charged with complicity in the governor mansion bombing. S. H. A. Goff identified Hood as seen near the capitol park before the blast. One man cooperating in related vandalism cases remains in state custody.
Kern Dodge, former ASME president, suggests Col. Roosevelt as director of munitions and supplies for the war effort. The War Department ranks oppose the plan, with little to no chance Roosevelt will be named to head it.
United Press dispatch reports Gen Allenby’s forces push toward the Jordan as Turkish Palestine units retreat across the river. Advances place lines nine miles northeast of Jaffa and three miles northwest of Jerusalem with Bethany within ten miles of the Jordan. Cavalry patrols near Bethany and progress in Mesopotamia accompany the drive.
Superior Judge Ronald ruled the state board of health will decide how long women held at the city hospital may be detained rather than the superior court. The ruling came during habeas corpus proceedings against Dr. J S Mc Pride, city health commissioner, with attorneys Sullivan and Bell representing four women. The judge said the health commissioner would retain control until the state board is notified.
Returns from the children's sale of Christmas Red Cross seals are sent in and an announcement of prize winners, including automobiles and ponies, is expected Wednesday. Beattie campaign organizers report satisfactory showings by boys and girls as the drive closed on Christmas Eve.
Statistics report 75,167,672 tons of iron ore mined in the United States last year, highlighting production scale across regions and impact on steel supply chains.
A poem on a Christmas memory of a mother praying for her sons. The scene shifts from a quiet home with a Santa visit to a future where the sons serve in France. The mother asks God to keep them safe and to fulfill His will, even through sacrifice.
Mrs Lionel KR Lenox of Stanford University designs a windproof war vest tested at Camp Lewis. The three layered garment uses newspapers and waterproof khaki to keep warmth in and wind out, demonstrated by Mrs G B Karston.
Bert Henry of the Empress hotel told police Tuesday that $55 was stolen from his trousers pocket while asleep. Mrs George R Merrifield of 138051 Maison sat reports her apartment was entered Monday night and money was taken.
At Camp Lewis soldiers named Sammy practice three communication methods. Wigwag and semaphore drills use flags to flash messages while a single large flag covers wigwag. Mastery of the Continental dot-dash code enables reading wireless, army wire telegraph, heliograph flashes, or smoke signals seen at distance.
Gov. George W. P. Hunt reoccupied the executive office in Phoenix as Thomas F. Campbell turned over the reins after a year as de facto governor. The transfer followed a Arizona Supreme Court ruling that Hunt was the rightful claimant. The scene contrasted with last year when Campbell seized the office after Hunt retained it for 29 days. Good feeling prevailed.
Washington announces mail will be accepted for transmission to places in Palestine and Turkey under British occupation. The post office department states the change on December 25, expanding international service amid wartime conditions.
A man climbed over a seven foot screen into the J. Schenitz shop at 1104 First Avenue early Tuesday and stole seven boxes of cigars, 200 loose cigars, three boxes of candy and several chocolate bars.
Mrs M B Fisher of 133 Howard Ave N reports to police that a seven pound turkey was stolen from her home early Tuesday morning while she was preparing for Christmas dinner. The incident was reported to authorities seeking assistance.
A Washington dispatch argues Herbert Hoover as food administrator prevented sugar profiteering by keeping prices stable. It cites Senate scrutiny, Spreckels testimony, and claims that refiners, wholesalers, and retailers would have earned large profits without Hoover’s controls. The piece praises Hoover for averting “killings” and saving housewives millions.
Senator Smith of South Carolina is expected to become chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee after the death of Senator Newlands of Nevada from a heart attack endured after heavy work on transportation issues. Newlands, 69, began in Mississippi, practiced law in San Francisco, then entered Nevada politics and served in the House before his Senate tenure. His death, along with Representative Bathrick’s, surprised Congress during the holiday.
Two men attempted to enter the Pacific Coast Steel company plant at Youngstown early Christmas morning. Night watchman Sam Brafford confronted them outside the main gate and was shot at as the pair fled into the darkness before Brafford could fire back.
D. C. Jackling copper magnate and dollar a year adviser to the government said his explosive production for the war effort is underway in San Francisco. He will return to Washington in 10 days to devote full time to government work until victory.
A Seattle correspondent recalls a Christmas morning stunt by The Etude magazine proposing nationwide singing of America at 9 00. He notes bronchial trouble among Seattle residents and reports that on First Second and Third avenues in Seattle there was little singing and much silence.
Under new postal rulings ham and sugar parcels will be affected as the great American ham shifts from British plates. The ruling excludes overseas troops from changes, leaving some packages unaffected while others face new restrictions.
Purchasers of the first Liberty bond issue may obtain their bonds in January, according to a statement by J. Swalwell, chairman of the Western state central committee, who said he received a letter from J. K. Lynch, governor of the 12th Federal Reserve bank, at San Francisco. Lynch urged buyers to be patient due to the heavy workload at the federal printing bureau.
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