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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1899

Page

3

Growth of creameries reshapes Kittitas Valley milk trade

In Kittitas county Washington seven creameries now operate using 15,000 pounds of milk daily with six plants yielding about 569,000 pounds of butter yearly. Ellensburg leads with 800 pounds daily, Haslewood Dairy ships much to Spokane, and other plants include Spring Cloverdale Thomas Halsey and Weet Kittitas.

Nlensburg Wash Kittitas County Sia Ellensburg Creamery Haslewood Dairy Company Spokane Cloverdale Thomas Halsey Weet Kittitas

All Sorts of Facts and Foibles From A Bygone Era

A miscellany notes literacy in Portugal, vaccination reactions among soldiers after Santiago, and a Berlin institute for tropical hygiene proposed by Koch. It cites eyelid movements, global language counts, South Carolina whiskey stocks, and a coaling-station debate. Observations on Indian mine output, a Calcutta workhouse for beasts, Helmholtz brain notes, and Theodore Roosevelt as a prolific writer conclude the roundup.

Reverend Hays Delivers Farewell Sermon in Cheney

Reverend W Orchard Hays preached his farewell sermon in the Cheney Christian church Yesterday he resigns Cheney posting residency in Pine City He will serve Pine City on the second and fourth Sundays each month He will preach Lance Hill and Tyler district on the first Sunday and Piasa on the third Sundays The community regrets losing him due to his popularity

Cheney, Waah W. Orchard Hays Pine City Lance Hill Tyler Piasa Cheney

Building Permits Issued for Two Homes and Alterations

Building permits were issued today to A. B. Carney for alterations at WT Dearborn street costing 20 dollars and to L. Roy for a two story frame residence at 1923 Terry avenue costing 2800 dollars.

A. BE. Carney Dearborn Street L. Roy Terry Avenue

Stamps for Korea Printed in United States

US consular reports reveal Korean government stamps produced in the United States. Four denominations appear in color variants with central national emblem and plum blossoms at corners. Inscriptions are in Chinese Korean and English with Korean and Chinese numerals for value.

Uncle Sam United States Ye Dynasty

Governor Rogers to Address Normal Graduates in June

Cheney Wash May 1 It is announced that Governor Rogers will deliver the annual address to the normal graduates June 22 Professor A B Coffy of the state university will lecture in the normal auditorium Saturday evening May 6 Professor Turner will attend the meeting of the board of higher education which convenes in Ellensburg tomorrow Friday May 5 will occur the debate between the two schools above mentioned

Turner Board of Higher Education Ellensburg

Glasses cause stir in cheeky theatre exchange

A playful exchange from Pick-Me-Up features Algernon and his partner arguing over opera glasses. He defends peeking through the glasses to notice make up on semi-nude performers, while she pleads for restraint.

Algernon

Business of Pleasure Clipper Fleycles and Spinning Agency

An advertisement lists I M Spinning as agent at 1022 Second Avenue offering exercise purchases and related services under the Business of Pleasure heading.

I. M Seagnd Avenue

Smallpox Case Moves to Tekoas New Quarters

The smallpox patient will be relocated to a fortified area southwest of Tekoa. A boarded tent with a floor is being prepared to make the space as comfortable as a home. The move may occur tonight or tomorrow morning, and officials say the scare is fading as procedures curb contagion.

Takoa Eiher Tekoa

Fruit conditions favorable in two prairies with good wheat yield

D M Moreton reports Pleasant and Orchard prairies have favorable fruit conditions though small fruits suffered from the cold. Winter wheat appears in good condition with a large yield expected. An evaporator built last fall will handle surplus fruit.

Dickson Now A Fugitive

Teko a Washington May 1 Wednes day Charlie s Dison formerly freight agent here made affidavit that he had gambled away over 1000 in the past four months in local saloons and later left for parts unknown He is short 1066 43 in his accounts to the company A warrant has been sworn out for his arrest He was seen at Harrison Idaho Thursday He was under surveillance Wednesday evening but the next morning had eluded officers The railroad company officials were notified but at first they refused to take interest claiming bonds from a New York guarantee company to protect them Later the auditor swore out warrants

Tekoa Wash Charlies Dison Harrison Idaho New York Rairoad Company

Salmon Run Unchanged Across Astoria Waters

In Astoria Oregon on May 1 the salmon run remains steady with many fish weighing under ten pounds. Some are spring chinook caught by fishermen using small mesh nets. Canneries report fair fatness but not ideal for cold storage purchases as the run to Gate matches or slightly exceeds last year’s same period.

Astoria, Or Almon

How Wealth is Carried Across Nationalities

A London bureau de change head notes distinct methods: English keep coins loose in the right pocket of trousers, Americans use a long narrow pocketbook, French rely on a simple leather purse, Germans favor embroidered belts, South Americans hide dollars in belts, Italians wrap money in a colored handkerchief, Spaniards and Russians employ clothing linings or boots for concealment.

Bureau de Change London

A Japanese Custom and Foreigners in Shops

A historical note contrasts Japanese practice of removing shoes for locals with foreigners who shop while wearing them. Native buyers sit on the floor to view wares, while shopkeepers accommodate Western customers with chairs and extra displays, often yielding higher prices.

Landa

Curious Boutique Practices In Old Japanese Shops

An fragment describes a shop custom where clerks unroll a long length of fabric or material for customers to see the freshest portion. The practice aims to avoid selling pieces that may have worn edges or stale exposure, highlighting meticulous attention to quality and display.

Am Boone

Log Drive In Colfax Makes Slow Palouse Progress

The remnant of Codd's log drive on the Palouse River moves slowly toward Elberton with logs scattered along river banks. Log jams in timber and brush hinder recovery, and crews must reclaim logs carried during high water, a costly and difficult task. Water level remains favorable for logging.

Colfax Wash Codd Palous Elberton Meadsa

Eccentric Habits Linked to Overwork Says Physician

An eastern physician notes famous individuals show odd habits not signs of insanity but effects of fatigue. He cites Samuel Johnson who touched lamp-posts and kept peculiar items under his pillow, and Emile Zola whose quirks he attributes to daily stress impacting the brain.

Samuel Johnson Emile Zola

Alien found guilty of arson in Qghants Pass case

In Qghants Pass Oregon a man was found guilty of arson after a trial that followed his arrest last Monday and an indictment by the grand jury. The fire occurred Sunday morning and his prior reputation was noted.

Puzzling Language Exchange Sparks Debate

In a fragmented exchange, MeSwiligen questions origins of common phrases while Squildig cites doubts about usage. They discuss vitality and appropriateness of expressions like on wee ea, highlighting a playful yet inconclusive banter on language origins.

Farm Work Paused by Rain in Moscow Idaho

Farmers report plowing and planting halted since Tuesday due to rain. About half the crop in the region has been sown though weather remains unseasonable. Growth favors barley oats and potatoes with high prices guiding diversifications, as farmers fear further rain may leave thousands of acres fallow.

Moscow Idaho

Infantile Reasoning From a Little One

A child calls his mother mean while the parents seek to restore harmony. The father calls her the best, but the child insists I never had a meaner mama. He is not a stepchild or adopted and is reproved under modern kindergarten methods per the Chicago Evening Post.

Chicago Evening Post

Field Flowers Create Rustic Suburban Wedding Charm

A suburban wedding used field flowers for decorations creating a sweet woodsy atmosphere. Buttercup and yellow rose accents defined the library and dining room while the parlor featured white clover syringa and Hilaca with a lilac bouquet for the bride. The gown was light gauze over taffetas.

Easter Bookmark Recalled For Bible Verse Reference

Dialogue recounts a church scene where a woman receives an Easter bookmark and is asked what she did with it. Jack notes the bookmark was placed opposite a verse about not being alone, reflecting a religious and domestic moment.

Jerry Jack

New Company Expands in Vernon and Rossland Area

John J. Mabin, president of the Pacific State Telephone companies, says arrangements with Vernon & Nelson Tele phone to purchase lines linking town and system. New offices to open in Moneland with immediate construction of lines from Rossland to Spokane and additional routes to Greenwood, Cascade, Republic, and beyond. Continuous day and night service planned to connect Rossland with Washington and Oregon. Rumor suggests a franchise application for a focal telephone system under the same management.

Greenwood Cascade Meyer Falls Republic Rossland Boundary Creek Washington Idaho Oregon California Citie Council Focal Telephone

Postmasters to Organize Nationwide Union Effort

Postmasters of four class offices in Millyard Washington and across the United States form a national organization. They seek congressionally recognized status with rent light and fuel allowances linked to business volume and stamp cancellation duties on trains. Millyard postmaster H. H. Stearns chairs the state committee.

Willyard Wash United States Congress Nh. KH. Stearns Millyard

Market Quotations From Monday Morning Trade Notes

Market report on Seattle area prices for produce, eggs, poultry, meats and grains. Lists prices for cabbages cherries strawberries potatoes eggs beef cattle hogs hides wool flour and various jobbing commodities with broker quotations and delivery terms. Includes copper and mill products style market slide with multiple items and price per unit across commodities.

Ico

Grocery and lumber prices listed for Northwest region items

A dense catalog of prices for nuts fruits meats and grains, plus timber and lumber rates. Items include walnuts almonds pecans popcorn and various fish meats with per unit costs, and fir cedar and other lumber prices with different grades and dimensions listed.

Steamship sailings from Seattle by Cottage City City of Topeka and Al-Ki

Notice lists sailings from Seattle aboard Cottage City City of Topeka and Al-Ki at 9 a m on March 1 6 11 16 and every fifth day thereafter with fares 2 and 5 percent. details via folder. Company may change ships sailing dates and hours without notice. Beattie Goodall Perkins Co agents San Francisco Puget 84 Supt Ocean Di Beattie Uptown ticket office 8 Piret av

Queen Walla Wats Umatilla Seattle & A. m Port Townsend Victoria San Francisco Seattle Victoria Vort Townsend Alaska Cottage City City of Topeka Al-Ki F. Trowbridge Puget 84 Ocean di Beattie Uptown Ticket Office Goodall, Perkins & Co Ger

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