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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1910
Page
4
Last week saw confusion and errors in Seattle ward registration with over twelve wards affected. Figures show ward totals ranging from 604 in First Ward to 3, weks of 1,909 in Eleventh Ward and other discrepancies across wards. precinct books were opened at headquarters Fourth and until February.
A Cleveland household plated a thrifty dinner using skim milk and vegetables like turnips and parsnips, with rice and tomato sauce. The cook prepared a meatless dish resembling a roast, noting it costs less than meat and works as a wholesome, easy-to-prepare meal.
In Seattle and nationwide, Senator Bristow of Kansas criticizes rising expenses and the cost of living. He recalls past prices and urges reducing waste while noting public concern over economic pressures and the pace of change.
Secretary James Wilson argues farmers bear little blame for higher living costs and that profits come from middlemen and grain handlers after produce leaves the farm. He cites meat price investigations and rising grain costs driven by rail, elevator, and bakery markups, noting fewer range cattle and the impact of machinery on farming labor.
A patient explains he left county hospital after surgery for appendicitis, claiming cold meals and neglect. He walked two hours to Georgetown and says jail staff were not notified of his discharge. He requests medical care and fault is placed on hospital superintendent Carson.
Secretary Ballinger withdrew about 45 000 acres from entry across Idaho Utah and Oregon saying the lands hold potential waterpower sites He had previously halted large withdrawals amid the Pinchot controversy and denounced broad removals as illegal Meanwhile he also removed tens of thousands more acres in California and Montana to conserve resources
A discussion of the cost of living in Seattle compares census figures for a family of five with local wages of 800 to 1200 dollars annually. It argues the cost of living exceeds middle states by more than double and questions how a family can cover clothing, houseline, furnishings, car fare, medical bills, and dues on modest earnings.
Milwaukee January 24 Patrick Cudahy president of the Cogn Frothers company states the nationwide meat boycott likely to drive prices down though livestock prices must fall first to sustain meat margins. He adds the farmer will suffer though has profited previously.
Reverend Francis HM Scott of Calhoun Street Christian Church denounces high meat prices in a sermon delivered in Baltimore on January 24. He rails against oppression of the poor, calling for jail for oppressors and urging that no civilized country tolerates such economic cruelty.
In New York on January 24 thousands signed pledges as officials promise an investigation into high meat prices and consideration of a law curbing cold storage beyond 60 days. Los Angeles reports a sharp drop in meat sales across cafes and restaurants, with one patronized by workers noting a 60 percent decline in meat orders.
A South Park resident with a wife and three children lives on 190 dollars a month. Rent is 12 dollars for a waterless dwelling, annual food costs reach 540 dollars, and fuel 70 dollars. Daily car fare is ten cents. After rent, food, fuel, and car fare totaling 790 dollars, a 410 dollar balance remains for sickness, amusement, and incidentals for a family of five.
In Los Angeles on January 24, reports say Mrs. W. W. Wilson did not give birth to quadruplets. Dr Arm strong C Pratt refused to sign birth certificates and said the infants were collected from different places and varied in age. Dr Powers opened an investigation into the hoax at the request of the city physician.
A Michigan sheriff captured his son Roy BE Pettik in San Francisco after a three year manhunt. Pettik faced a federal desertion charge from the U S Navy. He had earlier been a Ithaca Michigan attorney and was accused of forging a mortgage for 4500 dollars before fleeing. The father, a sheriff, led the search and finally learned his son’s whereabouts.
In Hoston on January 24 David Tn reports Rockwood recently bought items during a local trade event. The piece notes a six year old named on an egg show and references a youth contest tied to the fair.
Arrangements for a mass meeting Wednesday to protest food prices have been completed. The Central Labor Council aims to organize a large abstention from meat for at least 30 days, signaling broad voter support for the protest.
The passage records a jumble of names and quirky phrases including Mies Nettle LaPorte Indiana, Rockwell, and a reply about a six year old exa. It mentions Rockwood quitting buying exxe from cold storage houses and Miss Lillian P. Rude with Mr. T. O. Mennheim at Rev. H. A. Stan's residence for a Friday event.
An advertisement explains acid dyspepsia caused by excessive stomach hydrochloric acid, symptoms like sour mouth and acid eructations, and claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets neutralize acid with pepsin and minerals. It urges dosing after meals and at night, cites price, and offers free samples from F A Stuart Company in Marshall Michigan.
Campaign notes portray Hr. G. Kelley as a candidate immune to control by Seattle Kenton and Southern railway and by the GM machine. President W. St. Crawford of Rainier Valley traction ordered Kelley ecards removed from street cars, boosting Kelley's appeal as a man of the people who cannot be handled by the street car system. Crawford’s ban on Kelley’s cards energizes Rainier Valley support and signals Kelley’s strength in the ward.
In Garden Prairie, Illinois, a two year old boy who swallowed an open safety pin as a six month old is reported to have the pin pass during a choking incident while eating chicken. Doctors had believed no danger from swallowing a safety pin but the pin was recovered.
Classified note urges readers to send Star want ads by telephone with a rate of one cent per word and no extra cost. The item emphasizes speed and convenience for placing ads.
Lucere stock is closing out with prices from 142 to 246 for strictly new pianos. Eilers Music House advertises a two year return policy and credit toward Chickering Kimball Lester Hobart M Cable models, plus used pianos from Steinway Fischer Kinnabury and others staged for quick sale.
Inventory cleanup at the basement salesroom ranges across wash goods sheetings linens and related remnants. Items include flannelettes outing flannels aprons and dress ginghams colored wash fabrics bleached and unbleached linens napkins damask and tablecloths all priced for clearance with Savings emphasized.
A large assortment of women's hosiery including cotton and lisle styles in pink brown tan white and blue is closed out at 10c per pair. Plain black cotton seamless with double heel and toe Silk-lisle in pinks Extra quality lisle in pink and white Lace and lace-beat cotton in multiple colors Polka dotted and striped cotton hosiery in various shades. Basement Sale Room.
Broken lines in misses shoes priced for clearance with styles in Bright Calf and Dull Calf Blucher and Vici Kid from sizes 2 to 8 44, plus Misses Kid Lace and Blucher Calf with patent tip sizes 11 to 2, and Children's Kid Lace from 5 to 11. Basement salesroom.
Clearance sale offers exceptionally low prices on short ends of drapery and upholstery textile remnants from the past season. Various materials such as silke lines cretonnes madras sateens nets burlaps tapestries tickings denims Swisses muslins and silks are available in useful lengths from the basement salesroom.
The advertisement promotes a clearance of jewelry, nations, drug sundries, stationery and trimmings. It highlights hats pins with brilliants, collar pins, necklaces and earrings at 10c, stationery boxes at 8c, Witch Hazel at 10c, toothbrushes, Clover Blossom and Hazel Cream soaps, leather hand bags at $1.00, and mentions a basement salesroom.
Linoleum printed at 35c 40c and 45c per square yard Inlaid linoleum 100 115 per sq yd Cocoa door mats offered in multiple sizes from 45c to 1 00 Rubber door mats 17x31 priced at 1 50.
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