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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1921
Page
2
Washington reports a resolution by Len McNary of Oregon providing relief for users of water on government irrigation projects. It states that farmers with arrears will not be cut off this year and may continue operations despite past debts. The action is deemed necessary to support West farmers.
A Seattle market notes scarce strawberry supply with only one car arriving late, prices $4.25 to $4.50. Oranges move well with steady quotations. Asparagus receipts light but adequate demand. green peas sold at 18 cents a pound. Butter dealer remarks a potential bottom in meat prices, though unverified. City brick butter at 20 cents a pound and cubes at 29 cents. No other market changes reported.
Norton, Lilly & Co. announce a new intercoastal service with calls at Gulf of Mexico ports operated by Isthmian Steamship line of New York. The Wenatchee maiden trip from Seattle to the Orient left Kobe for Shanghai last Friday. it is 11 days behind schedule due to mechanical trouble. Planned westward sail from Manila May 18 and Yokohama May 29. William Frasier Baker, 45, marine underwriter, dies at Seattle General Hospital. Weather at Tatoosh Island: rising barometer with cloudy skies and westerly wind 12 mph.
Mariners report arrivals and departures from Seattle and nearby ports listing ships such as the Alabama Maru Lyman Stewart and Horace X Daxter with times and destinations including Manila Yokohama Kobe San Pedro and Everett May schedules show multiple vessels docking at Smith Cove Terminal City of Seattle and additional ships at Aberdeen Victoria and Port Angeles with moorings and routes detailed for the period May 1 8
Local leaders of striking marine engineers were being canvassed by officials of the international union on accepting a 15 percent wage reduction proposed by Benson of the United States Shipping Board and other compromise working condition proposals. Secretary of Labor Davis awaited assurance that the leaders’ decision would be delivered to him Monday morning by President William L. Brown of the Engineers.
A fire on the roof of a two and a half story frame building at 617 Broadway N caused 1700 dollars in damage Friday afternoon. The Snowflake laundry on the lower floor was undamaged while the upper floor serves as a rooming house operated by K St George. J Colwell is listed as owner of the building.
A new law effective June 10 makes bid rigging on public works a gross misdemeanor. Henry W. Pennock, attorney for the school board, spoke to the board Friday. The text also notes calf prices and forest area in British India, but with unclear relevance to the main item.
The stock market opened with broad selling after Chevrolet announced price cuts. Studebaker fell to 88 with mixed shifts across major names including Mexican Petroleum, General Motors, and United States Steel, while some issues like Retail and Lehigh Valley rose late. The day closed irregular with sterling gains influencing trade.
Chicago May grain prices declined as May wheat collapsed after a holiday carry. Traders unloaded heavily while other grain futures moved lower in sympathy. Cash wheat prices ranged from 1.41 to 1.63 for various grades. Livestock reports show steady markets for hogs cattle and sheep with typical seasonal ranges.
New York May 1. Foreign exchange rates climbed with sterling hitting a peak not seen since April last year. The dollar exchange against the franc and marks edged higher, with the franc at 0.0514 and the mark at 6.0152, while the yen stood around 0.9012 per dollar.
A dense catalog of stalls lists items for sale including pure cane sugar, fresh milk and butter, meats like ling cod and halibut, cheeses, canned goods, fruits and vegetables such as onions potatoes and tomatoes, and household items such as soap and baking powder with prices and stall numbers across multiple market sections. Key entities include Yakima honey, Van Camp's pork and beans, Del Monte products, Northern Light flour, and various stall identifiers like Stall 64 Stall 109 Stall 157.
The Larson Lumber Company sues in federal court seeking to cancel a contract to buy timber land valued at 500 million dollars from the Clallam Lumber Company, alleging ignorance of damage from the January 29 Olympic peninsula storm and seeking return of funds.
Portland market report lists cattle and sheep prices with mixed tonnage and several price ranges. Notable figures include prime mixed cattle around 9.26 to 9.76 per unit, prime lambs near 3.74 to 7.60, and various ranges for steers cows and canners. Market activity shows 125 head received and multiple categories including heifers and yearlings.
New York on May 17 reports steady arabica and robust Santos notes. Prices show raw in the 86,774 weight and granulated around 6.50 to 6.60 per pound. Rio and Santos futures appear minorly cited with incomplete figures.
Albany reports 66 or more motor vehicle bills in the New York State Legislature with others signed by Governor Miller. Proposals include imprinting registration numbers on steering wheels, statewide operator licenses, littering penalties, a fingerprint bill, taxi and bus name display rules, indemnity and insurance requirements, and the Knight-Miller gumpline standard. A patent signaling device requirement and red green car lights proposal are noted, with a used car transfer control signing taking effect July 1.
The Hrntieh army of occupation in the Bagdad area amid the war stirs Arab desire for motor cars. They spend on improving roads while rubber remains scarce in Germany, forcing most motorists to drive on iron rims and a thin rubber coating for the few who can afford it.
Pilots familiar with London and its traffic conditions have been retained by the Automobile Association to guide members from the country through the city. The service is free to members.
Officials warn American roads are crowded as more cars take to the highways. Drivers are urged to slow down and give space to others to prevent accidents and keep the season enjoyable for all.
Transit routes show many pavements open with new concrete from Kent to Maple Valley and Kaumelaw regions. Roads via Issaquah, Redmond, Duvall, and Snoqualmie Pass appear passable with several sections noted good, some rough, and a few detours near Vashon Island and Baumectaw border.
A 900 gallon capacity glanelined steel milk tanker mounted on an auto chassis is used for delivering milk at Lockwood Ohio. It acts as a giant thermos bottle to keep the milk cool in hot weather.
The marks on the fly wheel align with a base mark on the motor to indicate the crankshaft position for correct spark timing and valve timing.
Neiehte ferry discontinued Dew Moines Vortage ferry operating Road from Vashon Heights south closed for paving Other roads on island good to fair Concrete pavement open Renton to Knumelaw via Kent and Auburn Call Main 69006 local 34 for more information
Off the speedometer drive neg frequently to keep it working qn for a long time. Keep the spark advanced just short of the point where it makes a knock. It will save gas. Avoid ruts and save the side walls of your tires. Semi-brhard graphite grease is best for slow moving bearings. Plunging forward on low put a severe strain on the rear and driving gear. Keep in the toolbox a chart the wiring system for reference case of accident.
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