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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1917
Page
5
Prices paid for Kens Peeltry Veal and Pork showing milk, meat, and produce items. Readable entries note crates and sacks of produce from Marblehead Yakima and Almira with prices per unit and packing details. Includes butter eggs cheese and dairy products with storage terms and regional suppliers.
The Lyndon-Gordon company will perform readings depicting scenes from Southern life as the special feature of the Sunday club mass meeting at the YMCA. Dr. F J Fassett of the Orthopedic hospital will speak at the friendship supper.
In New York court filings, Mrs. Anna Polowetski seeks a divorce from Charles Polowetski alleging cruelty. The complaint states he called her a Prussian as one of his alleged abusive acts.
A reader signing WC writes to Cynthia urging couples to work as partners and find contentment. She describes earning $1.26 daily, monthly expenses of $30 to $35 including $13 rent, and shared chores from wood cutting to cooking. She advocates nature over card parties for family happiness.
A reader discusses poverty's impact on love and marriage with Ruth and other women. The column urges marriage as partnership, education, and equal rights to reduce misery and social ills, noting immorality harms homes and motherhood’s sanctity.
Warner Montagnie Van Norden repays the estate of his father Warner Van Norden, former NBNAN president and Van Norden Trust founder, by presenting checks to all creditors as the final settlement. The son built a tea business in China and returned to finance the settlement.
An old advertisement claims Tiz relieves sore burned and swollen feet. It promises quick relief from corns callouses bunions and raw spots and urges wearing smaller shoes. A one year comfort guarantee or money back is offered.
A brief ad asserts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild effective laxative and liver tonic that replaces calomel. It claims quick relief, no teeth damage, and improved energy, with 10c and 25c sizes. The copy urges using Olive Tablets when feeling loggy or heavy and notes clearer thinking and perked spirits.
George Nash leads Alhambra week with The Unexpected comedy sketch. Fitzsimmons and son Bob Jr. headline Pantages with Mr Chaser and Bellboy Girls. The program features The Chinese Castles, The Train Auditor, The Lass of the Lumberlands, and a serial film The Purple Mask. The Oak offers The Rollicking Girls starting Sunday matinee with Pearl of the Army chapter two.
John W. Roberts former King County deputy sheriff was convicted Wednesday by a federal court jury of representing a federal officer. The $2 000 verdict goes to Clif ford Yarbrough as compensation. Roberts through attorneys Will Hl Mor ris and John J Sullivan cites 10 grounds for a new trial but the motion is not expected to be argued for several days.
Youngstown report notes Marsh Avery again shoveled six inches of snow from neighbors' walks at two in the morning, demonstrating neighborly duty during a heavy winter stretch.
Paulhamus boosted raspberry sales by organizing markets across the Northwest and Canada. He established crates graded from D to A, opened two canneries moving 450 carloads annually, and created retail stores supplying sugar, coal, and other goods at cost plus a small margin. The strategy increased profits and expanded product lines into jams, jellies, and juice for various trades.
The article profiles Senator Paulhamus born 1866 in Pennsylvania and his rise from banker to dairy and berry farming leader. It notes his support for cutting middlemen in eggs, pineapple? and fruit sales, his chairmanship with the Northwestern Apple Growers council, and his belief that direct selling will rescue Washington apple growers and boost the state’s prosperity.
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