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Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1914

Page

3

Market Today Prices and Poultry and Produce Notes

Complete report of prices paid to producers for vegetables fruits and dairy items corrected by J W Godwin Co Includes apples Yakima potatoes parsnips lettuce radishes turnips sweet potatoes and citrus with crates and per unit prices Also lists poultry eggs venison and miscellaneous farm goods and a note on market fluctuations plus political note about Terre Haute mayor trial and senate committee action on Sherman anti trust law.

J. W. Godwin & Co Mrollers Bradner Co Washington Creamery Washington Wrich Papantaeden New Zealand Wisconsin Limburger

King County to Start Farm Colony for Poor Relief

County commissioners plan a farm colony to provide work and fresh air for worthy poor. Bids ranged 50 to 350 dollars per acre for 34 parcels totaling 60 to 200 acres. A 100 to 200 acre site is sought with machinery, hogs, cattle, and crops to reduce the county’s annual food bill.

King County Knudsen McKenzie

Selling Shamrock Tag Day Supports Orillia Orphan Home

In downtown districts volunteers sold shamrocks during a yearly tag day to raise funds for the Orillia orphan boys' industrial home. The event featured sales ladies patrolling the area as part of the charitable effort.

Orphan Boys Orillia

Now it's Orange Day celebrates the California Orange

The article proclaims an upcoming Orange Day to honor the California orange as the Pacific coast’s commercial focus next Saturday. Officials emphasize the fruit’s economic role and regional identity in a celebratory observance.

California Pacific Coast Marie Pavis Florence Lawrence Mutual Tlon Mrs. Murray

Sunset McRae Drives Wild Animal Features at Alhambra

Western producer Henry McRae known as Sunset McRae directs No. 101 Bison and other outdoor productions. His latest two part wild animal feature From the Lion's Jaws at the Alhambra includes a dramatic elephant rescue scene where the animal slips while descending a bank.

Alhambra Victor World’s News Henry McRae McRae Mcihae

Kincaid to Speak on Parasite Hunting in Japan

Dr. Trevor Kincaid of the University of Washington zoology department opens a five lecture series at the YMCA tonight with a talk titled Parasite Hunting in Japan. He traveled to Japan at the behest of the U S department of agriculture seeking a parasite to control gypsy moths in the United States.

Trevor Kincaid U. of W Japan Kincaid U. S. Department of Agriculture

Council Favored by Charter Men in Informal Seattle Meeting

A nine to four informal vote by the charter revision commission supports a large Seattle council with legislative powers only. C I Thorgrimson proposed twelve councilmen for three year terms. Opponents worry district elections could invite log rolling and bickering.

Seattle Charter Revision Commission Commission C. 1 Thorgrimson Alstridta

Planning trip launches YMCA excursion season

The YMCA boys department opens its excursion season on April 4 with a four day trip up Hood's canal led by Arthur Middleton and a party of 26 new boys from department clubs. Two additional two day launches to Bainbridge and Blake Islands are planned for the Eastern holidays.

Stret Y. M.C. A. Boys’ Department Arthur Middleton Newaboys Boys’ Department Hood's Canal Bainbridge Blake Islands

Fire drives 400 female students from Wellesley dormitory

At 6 20 a m fire swept the administration building the oldest dormitory at Wellesley college in Massachusetts. Four hundred girl students fled in nightgowns as the strochure containing about 200 rooms burned down causing an estimated loss of 200000 dollars.

Wellesley Mass Wellesley College

Colonel Hall Resigns in Vancouver After Strike Troubles

Col John A Hall who held the Nanaimo coal district under martial law last summer and clashed with civil authorities during the strike troubles has re joined. Attorney General Bowser says the colonel took himself too seriously.

Vancouver RB. C John A. Hall Nanaimo Bowser

Confessions of a Wife Chapter Civ

A backstage social drama unfolds as a chorus girl Miss Dunlap greets a writer and her companion Eliene Symone at a city hotel. Dunlap laments limited options for women with looks and talent, recounting family hardship and her only chance found on the stage. Plans for a dinner meeting with the writer and Madge emerge as the night ends.

Miss Dunlap Jack Eliene Symone Madge Miss Wills Eliene

Revival talk warns against sleep at church

Dr. Ralph Atkinson urged vigilance during the second revival meeting at First United Presbyterian Church. He warned attendees not to go to church simply to sleep, stressing attentive worship and active faith.

Ralph Atkinson First United Presbyterian Church

Miners Attend Funeral Honors for James Anderson

A tribute to James Anderson manager of the Pacific Coast Coal Co. properties drew 200 miners and employees to Seattle yesterday for his funeral. The ceremony paid respects to a longtime industry leader.

James Anderson Pacific Coast Coal Co Seattle

Adelaide E. Kent Dies in Ogden En Route to Son

Adelaide E. Kent mother of Congressman William Kent of California died in Ogden from heart trouble aggravated by the journey east to join her son. Her passing marks a sad moment for the Kent family as a prominent political lineage.

Adelaide E. Kent Wm. Kent California Ogden

Yerkes Leaves $50,000 to Heirs in Inheritance

Herman Yerkes of Borden New Jersey leaves $50,000 for A Yerkes at 916 17th Avenue North and for his sister Lillian Yerkes of 1000 Shelby Street. The will mentions he was an uncle of Seattle heirs according to a received announcement.

Herman Yerkes Borden N. J A. Yerkes 17Th Av. N Lillian Yerkes Shelby St Seattle

City council renews licenses after mayoral veto

The old city council yesterday renewed two liquor licenses, transferring all licenses to Guse & King and D. W. Sullivan near the public market at Jold Pike place, marking their final act of authority before leaving office.

Cotterill Old City Council Guse & King D. W. Sullivan Jold Pike Place

Winter Kidney Trouble Warns of Remedies

Winter weather strains kidneys as infections like colds grip pneumonia and sore throats rise. The piece urges early action with Dean's Kidney Pills, claiming it to be the best remedy in the world and urging readers to obtain a box.

Dean Edmund H. Crowe Av. N Seattle Wash Mra. E. Craig Av. S K. Lake W. 56Th St Beattie Mra. C. BE. Spink Carlton Av Saya

Spring Is Breaking Backs Are Aching

Backache signals possible chronic kidney trouble with months of onset. Lame back sharp pains upon bending dizziness nervousness and distressing kidney action appear. Consider kidney care before gravel dropsy or Bright's disease. Read this home testimony and try Deans Kidney Pills.

Bright Dean

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