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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1917
Page
6
Wholesale price list shows vegetables and fruits with figures for cabbage melons bananas and citrus from Yakima Nebraska and local sources. Entries include green and yellow peppers potatoes lemons pears and pumpkins with per sack per ton and per dozen figures where legible.
Portland shipyards employing about 7,000 men resumed work at 7 this morning after a four week strike. The return follows a temporary agreement drafted by the federal shipyard labor adjustment board and adopted by the unions yesterday. Marshfield timber blaze threatens green timber and valuable white cedar in the Bone Mountain area.
A vintage advertisement extols Danderine as a beauty product for immediate shiny soft hair. It claims dandruff stops, hair stops shedding, and roots grow stronger, with a small bottle costing only a few cents at drug stores.
Benjamin H. Petley writes to The Star with a detailed comparison of current Seattle gas rates and proposed increases. He notes most customers face 20 to 116 percent rises, outlines per usage costs, and contrasts Seattle with Minneapolis and Milwaukee rates.
Crowned by Cynthia Grey’s column, the exchange covers marriage after divorce and the propriety of a photo joke, naming canoe labels, title conventions in letters, weather links to war, gilt edge stocks, and U S immigration money and literacy requirements. It illustrates practical guidance for readers on social norms and legal basics.
A vivid advertisement promises headache and bilious relief with Cascarets. It claims to cleanse the liver and bowels, freshen breath, soothe stomach upset, and prevent sickness in children. Consumers are urged to take one or two tabs before bed and wake with a clear head and pleasant breath.
A restraining order halted the city car line extension into Ballard. City officials led by W. D. Lane vow a legal challenge to keep work from halting Friday. Judge Macintosh issued the order after the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club joined the procedure. Rails and ties were prepared for installation before work stopped.
Opponents threaten to halt the city line extension, calling it a drain on taxes while Mayor Gill argues it could become paying if Ballard revenue is secured. Corporation Counsel Caldwell has not ruled the extension illegal and suggests sending the matter to the judiciary committee as Theodore Donworth & Todd represent the filing party.
H M Rogers announces final clearance of Larsen Mueller Portland stock in Seattle. Huge assortment includes Men's and Ladies shoes from $1.48 to $3.48, suits from $6.85 to $11.85, raincoats overcoats and underwear priced low, along with hats shirts and workwear. Big Union Store Red Front address noted.
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