Merchant Union Forces Higher Grocery Prices in Seattle
The Bowen story shows a Seattle grocer who cut prices to the lowest feasible profit and refused to join the Merchants Union. Union pressure from standard-price demands and supplier clubs led to shortages of oil butter vinegar and other goods, fueling Bowen’s price battle and raising questions about the cost of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
WN. Bowen
Missouri
Ninth Av. W
Newell St
Queen Anne Hill
Merchants’ Union
Bowen
Standard Oil
Union
Standard
Good News for the Guggenheims
The Interstate Commerce Commission ruled it has no authority over railroads and steamship lines in Alaska. It holds Alaska is a U.S. territory as used in interstate commerce laws, relieving the Morgan-Guggenheim syndicate operating Alaskan lines from federal supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Alaska
Commission
United States
Morgan-Guggenheim Syndicate
Fire destroys Ballard home in Month of June blaze
In Ballard a newly painted home of Thompson at 19th Avenue Northwest and Ward Street was destroyed by fire. The loss is about 1000 dollars with 500 dollars insured. Firemen arrived too late due to the two mile distance. Residents urge a new fire station near Golden Garden Park to protect the growing settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Garden Park
Thompson
Crosman’s switch to dresses fuels new lead in Anti Matrimony
Henrietta Crosman, famed for wearing men’s clothes in past roles, now asks about dresses in the new play Anti Matrimony. In a New York producer’s office, she accepts the part after confirmation she can wear gowns, reflecting a career built on male costumes from Mistress Nell to Rosalind and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Hur&ay
Henrietta Crosman
New York
Rosalind
Henrietta
Mise Crosman
Miss Croaman
Nell
MI66
Crosgman
Odd Proverbs and A Insurance Ad Note
A mixed read of humorous maxims on effort gender and marriage plus an insurance sales line from PF Fairbanks at a Ballard Washington store details health and accident policies from American Casualty Company Reading PA under a trader plan. The fragment mentions dates and locations loosely with a promotional closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Casualty Company
Reading
20Th Ay
Market St
Ballard
Wash
PF. W. Fairbanks
Fine Excursion to the Ocean on the Iroquois
A Sunday excursion offer aboard the Iroquois promises a premier Sound voyage. Passages show government lighthouses quarantine stations customs houses forts Port Angeles Dungeness Clallam Victoria and Race Rocks with smooth seas inviting scenery and music for a comfortable outing with ample capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Angeles
Dungeness
Clallam
Victoria
Race Rocks
Marked Down Piano Sale Draws Crowds in Seattle
Kohler and Chase at 1318 Second Avenue issue a giant sale crowding the third and fourth floors with piano buyers. Managers and staff work nonstop as sales soar beyond expectations during the summer business surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Kohler & Chane
Second Avenue
Plano
Clarence
Harris
George
Kohler& Chase
Planodom
Buby
School Boys Eye Troubles and Quick Correction
A note suggests eye troubles in school boys can be rapidly corrected and glasses avoided in later years if timely treatment is pursued. The text highlights an opportunity for early intervention and regular eye checks.
Madge Seeks Divine Help After Family Shortage
In a domestic vignette a mother laments no matches for dinner while Madge promises to ask God for matches in her prayers. The exchange highlights a casual family economy and a child’s faith as a solution.
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Madge
Mins
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Guggenheims
United Press
Washington
Edison
Columbia
Music House
20Th Ave
N. W
Near
Fremont-Ballard
Uncle Sam's Loan Office
Uncle Sam’s Loan Office
Washington Street
Hosalind
Phillippa Drayton
Dowle Shoe Store
Third Avenue
Eversole Optical Co
Empire Bldg
Tommy
Elsie
Oxford
Sample Shoe Shop
Liberty Bldg
Postoffice
Third Ave
Union St
Jennie
Mateheg
Heaver
Alnutee
a _ ron KEST—aManS
Larop
Ang Ping
Maia
Moore Theatre
Mariee Osmptetl Opay
Henkiptta
Mathim
Grand Opera House
John Cort
Mer
Matines the
Tonigha Dontta
Seattle Theatre
Kring
Marion Murray & Coring
Signor Travate
Rick Mata
Ian
Hettormaiien
Anita Mae Eet
Baxton James FC Hasty Deeere
Lois Theatre Hones
Mandusing
Pricees—linth
Northwestern League
Dugdale's Park
Spokane VS
Seatyle
Shafer Bros
Uuse
Shafer
Vici Kid
Caliskin
White
Cane Av
First Av. and University
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