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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1918
Page
3
London dispatch reports that the first crisis is past but the battle is far from over. The next phase hinges on German ability to replace divisions and bring up last reserves before Allied reserves mount a counter blow.
Corporation Counsel Hugh Caldwell travels to Olympia to argue before the supreme court the public service commission power to strike specific clauses in the Tacoma Railway and Power Co. franchise. He will be joined by city attorneys from other Washington cities holding Stone Webster franchises.
Mayor Hanson, kept from his office by a severe grippe illness, may be unable to address departing members of the national army at the Soldiers and Sailors club Friday noon. The absence could affect the event's proceedings.
An old advertisement touts Poslam for clearing pimples fast. It claims rapid action with concentrated healing powers and invites readers to apply at night and daytime as convenient. The copy highlights extensive coverage from a small amount and promotes a free sample offer from Emergency Laboratories in New York.
The piece urges relentless effort over hesitation, arguing fear fades amid ambition and will. It contrasts dreams with action, noting self confidence defeats fear, and even misprints disguise a street scene near Second and Union.
A Seattle woman testifies that Tanlac markedly improved her health after years of stomach trouble pain and weakness. She reports gained weight restored appetite better sleep and renewed strength after two bottles. The ad states Tanlac is sold in Seattle by Bartell Drug Stores under a special representative.
J A Bwalwell, state Liberty Loan chairman, urges full support as oversubscription is accepted. Washington aims for 32,000,000 of the 3 billion dollar drive with plans for a 100 member naval training band tour starting April 6. Delinquents are advised to convert payments to thrift stamps. Helen Jones, 14, has been missing since Wednesday afternoon after leaving to shop at Bon Marche.
The fuel administration set new maximum coal prices effective March 29 across Washington Oklahoma and Arkansas. High grade lump and nut coal see increases while lower grades fall. peas coal drops by 1.45 dollars. Adjustments aim to reflect wage increases under the Washington agreement and should improve supply of select lump coal.
Today's Market Report lists stalls with prices on sugar milk cream coffee laundry soap and butter eggs and cheese. It notes onions pears oranges apples rhubarb grapefruit and mixed produce with per unit and per dozen pricing.
A dense listing of stall numbers and item prices across fresh dairy, cheese, beans, cocoa, cod fish, salmon, halibut, neck bones, back bones, sirloin steak, and short ribs. Includes prices per pound or per dozen for items like butter, cheese, Lima beans, and beef cuts with multiple stalls noted.
Ned Seal Grocery Annex and stalls list assorted goods with prices including tea 10c per lb dried prunes 500 lb, raisins 25c, toilet paper 4 rolls 26c, rhubarb, spinach, potatoes 26c, peanut butter 20c lb, oleomargarine 350 lb, coffee 16c jar, syrup 0c, wash boards 3 for 10c, M J B coffee 95c, lima beans 2 lb, fresh milk 100 qt, currant jelly 1c lb, bread 1 lb loaf 9c, fresh herring 2 lb, soap 5 per Naptha Lenox Crystal White 15c, hand soap 5c.
A long list of items with bulk and unit prices for groceries and produce. Includes coffee, flour, baking powder, syrup, sugar, canned goods, dairy, fresh fish, meats, produce, and household goods, with stall numbers and per unit or per case prices.
A fragmented listing shows stalls at a South End market with 10¢ prices on beans and soups, 40¢ chops, 25¢ veal, and other bargain items. Names like Stall 42 48 2 50 and various product hints appear among bakery, dairy, and cleaning goods in a vintage ad snapshot.
A historical market page lists stall prices and items including granulated sugar at 8 He and 6be, pure natural milk at 10e qt, fresh churned butter at S06 1, local ranch eggs at 48¢ per dozen, full cream eo Teh, Jamay’s Jellies at 120 glawe, and various staples such as beans rice tomatoes coffee baking powder and chocolate.
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