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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1918
Page
9
A Maxwell touring Buick six with seven seats is described as near flawless. The seller claims a full overhaul with worn parts replaced, cords on tires, fresh paint and new battery, priced around 1400 dollars.
For sale cast of mortgage bonds including 7 and 8 per cent mortgage and 64 per cent municipal bonds. Also £15,000 mortgage Monerieffe Cameron, owner. 1920 Henry Building, Main 168 per cent, Queen Anne 1463.
Property offers 28 acres of fertile Dayton valley bottom land west of Shelton with a fine running stream and some clearing. Terms include $100 cash and $260 per month on a good road, near school mil and mail routes. PINNEY & STREET at 726 Third.
A fine loam tract of 6 acres promises easy clearing and good returns from chickens. Start now with our payment plan requiring $50 down and $10 monthly.
The directory lists several attorneys with names and offices. Colleen 714 Lowman, Main IP, and 215 Hurke Bidg provide general practice with free consultation. References include Remington Typewriter Co and Olympic Foundry Co. Various listings cover loans, bicycles, and services.
Corporal Jack Vollman of the 16th Infantry writes from St Malo France to his father J A Vollman describing a year overseas. He details ship passage Hoboken to France convoy experiences a submarine attack and life in camps and trenches including Verdun Argonne and the armistice reaction. He mentions promotions from private to noncommissioned ranks and a plan to return home soon.
A dense listing from a public market shows numerous stalls offering groceries and household items. Prices cover milk, coffee, flour, canned vegetables, cereals, nuts, oils, margarine, soap, and soap powders with varied per unit costs.
A fragmented list from a market page details various stalls and items with prices. Items include smoked salmon, cream cheese, butter, milk, and cheeses. Mentions stall numbers such as 1511 and 102, brands like Cudahy, Washington Creamery, and Blake White shortening.
Two cases set for trial were postponed on Thursday in federal court. Harry Nets faces Mann Act charges and was continued until Tuesday. Edward P. Maker of San Francisco charged with transporting liquor to Seattle was also set back, with no new date. Maker is ill in a local hospital.
Paris reports that more than 275000 French prisoners have been released from German camps and returned to France. It notes that over 200000 Frenchmen remain held, with many said to be on their way home.
In Berlin Scheidemann voices confidence in a peaceful settlement and a stable government as the national assembly date nears. He rejects Reds’ threat and pledges suppression of radical violence while urging unity with the majority socialist party to guide Germany toward justice and enduring relations with Allies.
Judge Clay Allen with Judges Jurey and Smith toured the county jail on Tuesday. He praised overall conditions while urging immediate heating fixes in the south wing and questioned upper floor cell capacity. He credited Sheriff Stringer and staff and urged separate housing for insane prisoners.
Dr. J. S. McBride, city health commissioner, urges immediate vaccination to prevent influenza and argues it protects even with precautions. He also advises simple health rules including ventilation, proper sleep, fresh air, regular exercise, and avoiding crowds. he endorses mouth and throat antiseptic spray as extra precaution.
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