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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1918

Page

7

Free Act Show Raises Smoke Fund At Palace Hip

A charity collection at the Palace Hip show raised thirty one dollars and eleven cents to the Smoke Fund after an escape stunt. Pitroff, known as handcuff king, spoke to the crowd about the benefits of a food smoke and support for free om in France. Numerous donations from individuals and local businesses followed, including towns and hotels, with amounts ranging from 0.60 to 1.60 dollars and totaling across many contributors.

Wes Pitroff Palace France Thurston County Mother Earth Puget Sound Northern Pacific Washington American Lake Army

City Fish Market Struggles as Silver Smell Sells Out

City Health Officer Mc Bride says the fish market cannot meet demand as demand rises. He notes sales of 33 boxes on Wednesday and 25 on Thursday, with stock running low and fears of further shortages. Current price is 6 cents per pound.

McBride City Health

White Named by U.S. to Speed Up Loading

Commissioner Henry M. White has been named special agent of the national adjustment commission for the Northwest. The commission, created by the shipping board, the labor department and the war department, aims to prevent interruptions in loading and unloading of vessels.

U. 8 Henry M. White National Adjustment Commission For Northwest Shipping Board Labor Department War Department Ite

Two Held for Not Complying with Law

Joe Lacy, 26, Austrian, was taken into custody Thursday night for failing to answer his questionnaire and held for federal investigation. RB. McGovern, 26, American, also arrested Thursday night after claiming he had lost his registration card.

Joe Lacy RB. McGovern

Coal Mines Flooded In Pittsburgh Area Strikes Across Valleys

Flooding forced suspension of operations in many coal mines across the Ohio and Monongahela river valleys. Water covers tracks on several routes in the north Pittsburgh district as authorities assess impact and delays.

Pitteburg Ohio Monongahela River North

Directory Free Legal Notices Listing Promised by The Star

A promotional notice in The Star advertises a free directory of legal notices and listings. It claims the directory contains names addresses and phone numbers of prominent firms and individuals across many lines and invites readers to call at The Star Building for details.

Star Business Office Star Puilding

Public Markets Offerings and Prices Detail Local Goods

The listing shows stalls at the Ames market with varied items and prices including milk, currants, grits, nuts, coffee, tea, herring, condensed milk, potatoes, onions, corn flakes, honey, beans, tomatoes, Lima beans, Lipton tea, peanut butter, oleomargarine, bread, and more. Local merchants advertise fresh produce and staples with per unit or per can pricing across multiple stalls.

Red Bear Ames Lipton’s Harrington Hall

Local Market Prices and Items Listed in Stalls

The notice lists stall prices and goods including pure milk at 36¢ per quart, cream 20¢ per pint, Yakima potatoes at 1.10 per 100 delivered, Carnation and Norden’s milk 25¢ or 5.50 per case, soap bars priced around 495, Chill beans 10¢, and Thompson seedless raisins 10¢ per pound. Prices reflect a era casual market ledger.

Jeana Norden

Local Market Offerings Include Cheese Ice Cream and Fish

The page lists dairy and seafood items with prices such as full cream cheese 23¢, Velvet ice cream 45¢ a pint, Eastern oysters 40¢ a pint, King salmon 15¢, fresh herring 15¢, and pork loin roast 17% cents per pound. Markets feature produce like apples 1.25 per bar and lemons 20¢ each along with roast meats and general groceries.

Firet Ave

Westlake Market Stall Notes And Prices

Market stalls list varied goods with prices including red beans at 22 cents a can, Campbell’s soup, Carnation milk, rice, honey, potatoes, corn meat, margarine, and rhubarb. Items show multiple stalls such as 105 120 18 34 109 112 129, indicating a busy marketplace with weekly deals and early June notes.

Westlake Bert

Food Prices From Local Stores Displayed

A listing of grocery items with prices appears, including milk at 4% fat, round steak, veal chops, corn, soap, potatoes, corned beef, pickles, and bread. Various brands and package sizes are noted with unit prices such as 22¢ to 32¢ and entries like 4 bottles for 250, reflecting a historical shopping page.

South End Anderson's Mayder Bpantah Hot Saves

Clerk Arrested in Stolen Car Case

Ralph Parker aged 20, listed as a clerk, was arrested Thursday night by Patrolmen F. H. Bertrand and M. Young. He was found in possession of a car owned by George A. Butchart of 3209 Charles Street, which had been stolen about an hour earlier.

Cupation F. H. Bertrand M. Young George A. Butchart Charles St

Reames Before Federal Probers In Whisky Conspiracy Inquiry

The federal grand jury, after failing to return indictments this week, was expected to reconvene Friday afternoon to issue returns before weekend adjournment. The Raleigh M. Falkner and George Comstock whisky conspiracy probe dominated the inquiry with Special Assistant Attorney General Clarence L. Reames and assistants Moore and McDoy present to guide the cases.

Federal Grand Jury Raleigh M. Falkner George Comstock City Squad Clarence L. Reames Jorneys Moore and McDoy

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