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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1922
Page
5
In Santa Barbara on July 12 Joyce, linked to a million-dollar doll, appeared with Ort Moroseco in the Speed court. The motor incident led to a summons before Justice George on July 15. Peggy Joyce and others were mentioned in the chaotic report.
Wholesale dealers report prices for peppers, greens, and tomatoes with crates, sacks, and baskets in Florida and Mississippi markets. Dairy and poultry quotes, beef and hog quotients, and Wednesday market patterns are listed with receipts and price ranges, noting steady to weak tendencies and top bids for prime cuts.
Wall Street Journal Financial Review reports New York stocks opened with gains across several issues. Strong demand from financial interests pushed Rail and Industrial shares higher, with notable advances in General Motors, U S Steel, Reading, Union Pacific, Southern Pacific, and American Can as optimism grew over a potential early settlement of the coal strike and improved payments from Germany.
Chicago grain prices closed lower led by wheat and corn as heavy selling by locals followed reports of probable peace in the railroad dispute and softer Liverpool market. Harvest receipts ran heavier than expected and weather in the Northwest weighed on futures. July wheat opened lower and finished mixed, with prices cited for No. 2 red wheat at 1.18 and other grades around 1.15 to 1.49.
The listing from Legee and Dryen at 810 Second Ave Seattle shows foreign currency values in various units. It includes Canadian dollar at 1.00 and franc values around 59.20, with other currencies such as Italian lire and German marks noted alongside cents equivalents and exchange figures.
Col. Charlies R. Forbes director of the United States veterans' bureau visits Portland for two day conferences with city officials on hospitalization of disabled World War veterans. This tour of the Pacific coast aims to advance veteran care and benefits.
In Tondon on July 12, a romance unfolds from a riding school lesson as Marchioness Conyngham and A Baldwin Roper M P move toward an engagement. The initial moment came when the young man received his first riding instruction from the Marchioness.
Weather brief notes tides low at 1 pm, fog and wind from the south at eight mph. Alaska vessels Juneau bound July 11, Princess Lewies southbound near Queen, loaded, at 4 am. others proceeding to a west bound course. Seattle Civil Service Commission seeks applicants for city positions: senior law clerk, law clerk, clerk stenographer, cableman, drafters, warehouseman and building inspector. Apply in person by July 18, 1922.
An odd classified notice touts a cylindered valve in head Graben motored car offered for 76 dollars cash and 12 per week. Test ride urged. Also advertised a Master Six Chalmers suitable as passenger car or could be converted to a fast truck or service car with two batteries and nearly new cord tires priced at 150 dollars.
Local ad lists furniture for sale including beds, mattresses, a chiffonier, oak rocker, rug, and book safe with prices. Also offers a 4 room home on 60-foot lot with orchard and garage for 2200 for quick sale near Seward Park in Rainier. Includes watch listings and contact details for Waldron Co. at 1422 Fourth Main.
Classified housing notice offers a 6 room Madrоna Ridge style home near public transport with fireplace and fruit trees at 3500 dollars plus terms 600 cash and 30 monthly. Includes garage and concrete driveway. main 1740. For sale West Seattle 4 room modern house with double garage 1200 dollars and 100 down 20 monthly. Real estate ads promote quick sale from Junction Realty Co. and West Seattle listings.
Daily classified ads offer multiple small ranches and parcels near Seattle and King County. Items include a $1650 bungalow with outbuildings, a Berry Land-Chicken Ranch at $1500 with cash and monthly options, and waterfront Puget Sound plots at $57 total with lengthy payment terms. Also listed: 40 acres near Arlington, a 5 acre beachfront parcel, and several 4 to 8 acre tracts in Snohomish and King counties with down payments and installments. Terms vary, some with immediate possession and others over years. Numerous agents and companies named including Milwaukee & St Paul Land Company and Merits Real T Co.
Wealthy listing of stocks and bonds with numerous firms and asset types. Names include Alaska Endicott Cap, Western Smelting, Richmond copper, Victory Rubber coupes, American Workers, Baker Steam Motor, Hirst Chicago, United Finance, Aero Alarm, Harvey Rim & Wheel, Jordan Wentworth & Co, Chicago Board of Trade, and National Film Corp among others. Also notes wants for iron wire and coal, with lending firms like Scandinavian America warrants, Workingman's Loan Co, and collateral loan services.
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