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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1919

Page

7

Many births and divorces listed in Seattle notices

Vital statistics detail dozens of births across Seattle and surrounding towns with names and addresses. Marriages and separations appear, including contested divorces and legal actions in process.

Captain Alaric Simson In Calcutta Bag of Jewels Found

In New York on July 30 Captain Alaric Simson of Calcutta stepped into a hotel telephone booth and triggered a bag containing diamonds and jewels worth $20,000. The bag was claimed by Mrs. A B Fisher mother of noted cartoonist Hud Fisher.

New York Alaric Simson Calcutta India Hotel Majestic A. B. Fisher Hud

Glasgow Pipers Retain Uniforms After Five Year Campaign

London reports the Glasgow band’s piper corps will not change uniforms after a five year campaign to equip them with a new outfit ends successfully. The group has worn the same attire for 15 years.

London Glasgow

Waterfront Improvement Urged as Budget Faces Increase

City officials push for faster improvement of waterfront streets as budget notes rise in 1920 spending. Charles R. Case urges repairs amid public hardship while departments seek raises. streets and sewer requests total 680 455 for salaries and 158 620 for supplies.

Charles R. Case Streets and Sewer Department Case Harbor Department Law Department Water Department

Chinese Boycott of Japan Spreads in Shanghai

A general strike in Shanghai accompanied a boycott of all Japanese products as Capt. W. F. Eckert noted on the Justin liner after arrival from the Orient. The report frames the boycott as a sign of progressive sentiment in China.

Japan Shanghai W. F. Eckert Justin Orient

Captain Gibson Returns From Atlantic to Honolulu Yacht Trip

Capt. J. 8. Gibson, a clubman and businessman, arrived home Tuesday after a yachting voyage from the Atlantic coast to Honolulu. The yacht was owned by Capt. John Barneson of San Francisco.

Gibson J. 8 Atlantic Honolulu John Barneson San Francisco

Steamer Santa Alicia to Resume Puget Sound South America Run

The Santa Alicia operated by W R Grace will return to the Puget Sound South America run after delivering a cargo to France. She will load here about September 1 as the schedule resumes.

W. R. Grace & Co Puget Sound South America France

Vessel Movements at Tatoobeh Island and Surrounding Ports

U. S. Weather Bureau report lists numerous ships passing in and out of Tatoobeh Island area and ports including Seattle San Francisco Vancouver Victoria and Yokohama. It notes arrivals arrivals and departures from July 28 to 30 with vessels such as Ardmore Admiral Evans Admiral Nicholson Saginaw Mexico Maru and Queen and actions at Port Townsend Everett Tacoma Port Angeles and Balboa.

U. S. Weather Bureau Tatoobh Island Ardmore D. G. Schofield Port Angeles Bee Isaac Reed Relief D. G. Scofield San Francisco Northwestern Tacoma Justin Shanghai Cookrade Springs Es Fulton Mexico Maru Singapore Hongkong Kobe Yokohama Admiral Evans Alaska Alaska At & P. m Admiral Nicholson Manila Bessie Dollar Vancouver B. C Porta Seattle Balboa Ossining Hailo Mukilteo Rufus E. Wood Melbourne Britn Jamen Johnson San Diego Admiral Schley Beattle San Pedro Cordelia Crown of Galicia Yosemite Admiral Farragut Victoria TI. C Eureka Port Angelea Comox Talara Dungeness Mexico Meru Geneva Port Townsend Honolulu Schrottle Bennett Port Ludlow Shipping Board Gray Eagle Fort Wright Admiral Line Everett Schr W. J. Pirrie Tacoma Towing Port Blakely Sa Ban Admiral Rodman Seymour Narrows Curacao Bela Bella Dpd G. Scofield Point Wells Admiral Dewey P. m Washtenaw Port San Luis Allalkey Panama Cape Flattery Iris Titamook Sa Lyman Stewart Atlas Richmond Ketchikan

New York Stocks Open Higher Amid Fed Board Meeting Hype

Prices rose at the open with United States Steel at 112½ to 113, Mexican Petroleum 192, Studebaker 113, New Haven 40, Baldwin 117, Food Products 86, Corn Products 91, and tobacco group leading as Cigar Stores 224 and Retail Stores 107 hit new highs. Steel stocks fluctuated after the Fed board meeting announcement, Crucible and Bethlehem both up, while New Haven led rails and then rallied around noon with tobacco stocks strongest.

New York United States Steel Mexican Petroleum Studebaker New Haven Baldwin Tobaccos Federal Reserve Board

New York Markets Report July Coffee and Sugar Prices

New York markets report coffee spot at 7s 23 1 2 c with Banton at 20 3 4 c and centrifugal sugar at 7.28 cents per pound reflecting daily price movements.

New York

Chicago Market Report Buoys Drought Relief Hopes

The Hoard of Trade favored relief for drought stricken fields amid limited damage. A morning dip recovered as grains and provisions felt effects from labor and race tensions. July corn opened at 1.95 percent, with September at 1.94, while oats opened near 80 cents and fluctuated through the morning.

Chicago Inter E. Corm Cees Ribe— Tuly

Denver Market Report Cattle Hogs And Sheep Prices

Denver cattle receipts total 760 head with steady market. steers 10.50 to 14, cows and heifers 6.50 to 9, calves 11.50 to 13. Hogs receipts 175 head with 25 to 30 cents lower. top 22.50, bulk 22 to 22.25. Sheep receipts 700 head steady. lambs 15.75 to 16, ewes around 9 to 9.25.

Denver Portland

Wholesale Dairy Prices Reported in San Francisco

San Francisco notes daily dairy price quotes with Butter Extras at 68 cents per pound and 57 cents for firsts, plus 65 cents for firsts. Eggs Extras at 59 cents per dozen and 56 cents for firsts. Cheese California flats at 35 cents per pound, with firsts at 32 cents.

San Francisco California

Sheep Receipts and Market Prices Reported

Market steady with 151 head of sheep and lambs. Prime lambs bring 12 to 12.50, fair to medium 9 to 11.50. Yearlings 7 to 8, wethers 6 to 7.50, ewes 6 to 7.50. Butter 60 to 61 cents per pound. Eggs 46 to 48 cents per dozen. Hens 27 to 28 cents per pound. broilers 22 to 30 cents. Cheese 38 to 40 cents per pound.

Local Markets See Butter Prices Rise and Potato Movements Slow

Local creamery men push for another butter price increase as the season nears end with 61 cents a pound, nine cents higher than last year. Butter supplies lag as churns produce about half of consumption, with California imports needed for southern markets at higher prices. Eggs stay firm and may advance, Washington cheese steadies, and the first California sweet potatoes sold at 12 1/2 cents per pound in refrigerated cars. Potato trade remains dull as old Netted Gem and new spuds shift to Japanese and Greek growers awaiting carload movement.

California Washington

Price Paid Wholesale Dealers for Vegetables and Fruit

Wholesale prices for vegetables and fruit listed by item and region. Includes beans, cabbage, carrots, onions, apples, grapes, melons, berries, and dairy products with per sack, per box, per case, and per dozen figures.

Fresh Fruits and Veggies Arrive at Local Market Today

Staple fruits on the market include cantaloupes peaches and apricots Fresh lima beans arrived from Southern California for the first time this season selling at 15 cents a pound New vegetables from California include outdoor tomatoes eggplant and peppers Puget Sound peaches appeared locally in small variety today

California Puget Sound

Bank Clearings and Balances Report for Spokane

Bank clearings total 5,175,471.43 with 1,090,137.77 as clearings, balances listed at 664,428.00 and Spokane clearings 1,423,997.00 with balances 425,054.00. The figures show regional banking activity including Spokane operations and overall totals.

Spokane

Public Markets Pine 8&T Sugar and Soap Stall

Public markets listing details a stall selling pure cane sugar at 99.7 percent per 100 pounds, Carnation or Borden’s milk at 13 cents per can, and assorted goods including Lux soap 35 cents, sardines 20 cents, corn flakes 25 cents, white beans 26 cents, rice 25 cents, and cheeses 20 to 40 cents. Location noted as Stall 24-27 with items from Red Seal Grocery Annex and Seafoam or Citrus products.

Red Seal Annex

Market stalls offer varied groceries and prices

The list details stalls 51 44 27 and others selling fresh milk Carnation and M J B coffee sugar canned goods pancake flour and teas. Prices range from 13 to 90 cents with items like fresh fish jars chocolate and Karo syrup.

Market Stalls Offer Wide Fresh Produce and Meats

Stall listings show Stall 79 pure fresh milk at unknown price and Stall 66 Carnation milk 13c a can, Stall 17 eight s. fur e cane sugar, Stall 65 peanut butter 17¢, Baratoga chips 25e, Stall 55 homemade potato salad 1be pt, mayonnaise 0e pt, Stall 43 lamb stew 15e, lamb chops 30c, beef liver 12% Ib, Stall 1527 round steak 28%c Ib, pot roast 12%c t, compound 2 lbs, bb c, Stall 36 fresh whole salmon 12¢ lb, red snapper 10c, halibut 1$¢ lb.

Bbc

Local Market Ad Highlights Stalls and Prices

Busy market column lists various stalls with price details on butter milk cans beans sugar and meat products. Notable items include fresh churned butter 63c, pickled pigs feet 65c per jar, home made ham loaf 35c, Van Camp pork and beans 13c per can two for 25c, boiled beef lfc tb boneless corned beef 26c MT, lean pot roast 12 1/2c, sausage meat 10 0c Tb, pure cane sugar 850 per sack, cantaloupes 6 for 25c, oranges 20c per dozen, cherries 2 lbs 25c, and green corn 2 for 15c.

Red Shield Sinclaire van Camp

Market stalls list fresh meats and produce prices

Stall 102 103 105 offer fresh creamery products at 56c per lb and 8 Tbs pure cane sugar at 77c. Lamb steak 260% and shoulder 20c per lb. sugar cured bacon 35c. Other stalls feature lard 65c, boneless corned beef 20c lb, summer sausage 40c. Seafood includes whole salmon 60c, red snapper and black cod at 2 lb 25c, various stalls on Pike Street sell cut flowers and funeral designs. Nu-Ray-A tea 65c per pkg. BBC 85c pkg. 90c lic pke 10c.

Pike St Bbc

Miscellaneous store prices and livestock terms from market

An assorted price list and market notes show items from household goods to groceries with prices per unit. Also listed are wholesale to consumer meat and animal products, various seed and hay costs, and livestock hides and wool values.

Plane Pest Is Menace to Poultry

Harbor Grace July 30. Newfoundland townsmen protest aerial navigation after the Vickers-Vimy start. A letter to a St Johns paper warns that airplanes over the city frighten poultry and disrupt the egg supply during a food shortage.

Harbor Grace Newfoundland St. Johns

Advertising Beyond Borders The Star Brand

The Star position links advertising to broad reach and trusted local impact. It frames campaigns that blend print and evolving media to deliver measurable audience attention and community resonance.

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