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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1921
Page
5
A Seattle shipment expected Tuesday by steamer will ease rhubarb shortages and other produce. Prices fell two cents on asparagus to 18 cents, mushrooms at 1.50 a pound appeared, butter weakened as San Francisco market influenced. Eggs and cheese remained steady.
An old advertisement promotes Pape's Diapepsin as a fast remedy for indigestion and stomach upset. It claims tablets instantly relieve acidity and discomfort after meals, restoring appetite and comfort. The ad uses informal phrasing and promises immediate results.
Shipping notes from Seattle report Wenatchee expected April 4 with Chamber of Commerce welcome plans led by J B Gideon. Captain Gibson says local business groups are aligning for the steamer Wenatchee’s Beattie voyage, while Captain J K Guptill confirms high expectations. Also listed are miscellaneous vessel movements and a sale of wooden hulls to Northern Transportation Co for 1.58 million dollars, plus lake and harbor traffic updates.
A telegram style maritime log notes Juneau and Ketchikan vessels with galle job listings and distances. Reports from Beattie and Ban Praddees detail movements south and west of Beattie, including 1160 miles from Beattie and 264 miles from Beattie. Warnings and line notes from Seattle and North Coast positions accompany the navigational data.
Domestic stock market action shows heavy pressure on oil and rail shares amid rising conference talk and policy reforms. Mexican Petroleum and related equities slide to new lows while steel and rubber issues hold mixed prices as overall midday trading softens on the exchange.
The readable fragment mentions Wheat and a sale with 450 cars and 316 care. The text is incomplete, but indicates an auction or sale context involving agricultural product and vehicle counts. No clear dates or organizations are identifiable.
Denver market bulletin lists cattle and feeder prices with calves and sheep quotes. Notable figures include steers and cows at varying levels, with top cattle around 10.46 and sheep about 7.76, reflecting steady trade.
Seattle lumberman J. B. Martin who just returned from the East predicts a building boom in Eastern cities will push lumber demand to the West coast around April 1. He says the trend will be felt locally as builders react to rising activity.
The First State and Savings Bank of Klamath Falls reopened after closing January 12, with officials reporting the move saved over half the sheep men and cattle men of Klamath County from ruin. A civic celebration followed, including a parade of 200 automobiles and a large turnout from county and city leaders and residents.
Three valuable rings were stolen from W. H. Bergman’s room at La Crouse apartments 302 Maiden Wave. The loot includes a blue white diamond ring a ruby ring and a plain gold wedding ring.
Police hunt a suspect who stole a pick and shovel from DPD. The thief took a watch tied to Bailey’s chain and fled from 4228 Rainier Ave last night. Officers pursue leading to a quick arrest or chase.
Chicago live stock market notes March 11 show cattle receipts slower than usual with mixed values for steers heifers and cows. Prices listed include butcher stock around 5.50 to 10.56 and stockers and feeders near 4.60 to 7.12, with cattle, sheep, and lambs values noted for various categories.
D M McCartney was chosen president of the Mittal Business Club at its annual banquet in the Sc sonlub toome Monday night. Other officers include W Sweet as first vice president Patérum as second vice president rank Edwards as treasurer and drahk Kinnuir as secretary.
Fragmentary ad copy touts Mendaches and Groves Laxative MO Qot WIN tablets as a cure for col conditions. It mentions a digestive relief product with phrases like destroyer and signature perors, but details are garbled and unverifiable.
Detective Scott McGraw's overcoat, taken from his room at 614 University Street Sunday night, was recovered Tuesday after a pawnshop sting led to the thief pawning it for six bits. Emily Hoyle begins a ten year term for kidnapping her grandchild.
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