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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1919
Page
3
Richard Spillane argues prices cooled after government stock releases and hoarded supplies. He notes leaders will take radical steps to reduce costs, citing meat price drops and a chart comparing England and the United States from 1898 onward.
The piece notes declines in cattle beef from 42 to 33 cents a pound and hides from 36% to 31% while coffee drops from 23 to 21 cents. It cites price pressures across grains wool and cotton and argues distribution costs push prices higher. It urges prudent shopping, patience and public aid to reduce prices toward reasonable levels.
The text discusses using light rays to achieve extremely precise measurements, accurate within millions of an inch, highlighting the method as highly refined.
Paris dispatch cites Herbert Hoover testifying before a congressional war expenditures inquiry. He says speculators have exhausted power, markets need permanent outlets, and U S government should grant credits and set price ceilings to stabilize supply and guarantee farmer markets. He adds he knew of no war department surplus stock in April before his Italian purchases.
On Tuesday 39 965 school pupils enrolled an increase of 2 917 from 1918. The measure undercounts actual attendance as many students arrived for class without registering. Officials expect about 10 000 more students than last year and high schools show 1 100 more pupils amid a postwar back to school campaign.
General Ludendorff concedes Allied diplomats Lloyd George Clemenceau and Woodrow Wilson outdid German efforts, praising Allied leadership in a book to be serialized in 200 newspapers. The Seattle Star will carry the first installment Monday, September 8.
A note claiming a papal prophecy saved a man from sudden death was found with an unidentified corpse retrieved from Grimaby dock. The message asserts protection against drowning poison and enemies, supposedly sent to Emperor Charles for his safety in battle.
National reports show cost of living nearing a peak with a hoped for gradual return to normal. Attorney General Palmer cites signs of improvement as wholesale prices ease in Chicago and New York while dry goods, pig iron, and clothing costs drop. Guaranty Trust notes world price declines boosting U S markets as Wall Street hesitates to call a turning point.
Frederick and Nelson opened in a new Fifth Avenue building on Priest Street a year ago. Critics said the store was too large for Seattle but it has proven a complete success with growing stock and demand, prompting a search for more space.
Doan's Kidney Pills are promoted to cure tiredness and backache caused by weak kidneys. The ad claims kidney weakness leads to aches, headaches, gravel or dropsy if untreated and urges readers to use Doan's to regain health, noting Seattle residents share success stories.
Wallace Pike, 3913 Americus Street, says Doan's Kidney Pills cured his kidney pain and back trouble after persistent discomfort and gravelly secretions. Mrs. J. R. Dennis, 1405 Eleventh Avenue North, reports relief from dizzy spells, swelling, and weakness in kidneys and back following use of the pills. James Cubbon, 1203 Yesler Way, notes rapid relief from back strain and irregular secretions after taking Doan's Kidney Pills and becoming cured.
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