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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1919
Page
7
Readable fragments mention property, stamps, gas and special company terms with prices and numbers. Details are garbled, listing likely multiple items and places without clear actions or dates. The readable bits hint at a public sale or sale-like notice with organization names unclear.
President leads Western tour to muster support for his policy while Senator Hiram of California campaigns to block the measure. A Wisconsin senator and others seek to prevent ratification of the treaty in the Senate.
A partial fragment from the Sept 2 report in San Francisco describes a person waking to find money missing after an incident at a Stanford location with police. The text is garbled and includes stray names and unclear actions.
Justus Emin reports two thousand young trees ruined by deer in Pilot Hill. Hunters nearby blamed for attracting wildlife, with browse affecting Camino and Georgetown districts as well.
London dispatch reports a ton of sugar on a rail car found contaminated by weed killer. Inspectors detected the poison before the sugar reached purchasers, preventing potential harm. The incident prompted safety checks across shipments and rail handling practices.
Directory style notice lists law firms and attorneys with generic practice references. It mentions locations such as Burke Building and Main Avenue and notes services including free consultations, chattel loans up to 100 dollars, and confidential lending on furniture. Names appear garbled but suggest multiple firms or practitioners.
Exports to Germany total 2,496,472 in July after the allied blockade lift. Germany sold 291,166 worth of goods to the United States while U S imports rose to 243,999,409. England led U S buyers with 206,299,991. France 51,700,259. Italy about 26,000,000. Japan 11,000,000. South American trade totaled 54,599,613 in exports and 2,685,782 in imports.
SAN FRANCISCO September 1 Secretary Daniels opposed liquor at a ship launch as Mrs Daniels prepared to christen the destroyer Chase. He noted the bottle label and said that would never do declaring it wine. Bethlehem Shipbuilding official Joseph Tynan argued wine was the best remedy and the Chase was launched with red wine visible from the bow.
The North Star crew reports about 1500 deaths in the Bristol Bay section from the Spanish influenza since May. Villages were wiped out and corpses left for wolves as survivors endure harsh conditions. New huts and homes have been built to shelter those who remain.
The Nippon Yuen Kaisha liner Suwa Maru is due to dock at the Great Northern terminal at Smith Cove on Wednesday carrying a 5 million dollar silk cargo. The manifest lists 19 500 cases of oil and 2 978 chests of tea.
Oakland and East Bay cities host Secretary Daniels Admiral Rodman and Pacific fleet officers for open house style programs. The visits include Oakland Alameda Berkeley and Richmond with informal events for the sailors and officers.
In San Francisco Lottie Gonzales repeatedly returns to jail after short releases. She is accused of burglary after a man at the Niagara hotel reported a woman rifling pockets and escaping with $60. Judge Fitzpatrick continued the case to Saturday.
New York dispatch reports first division veteran engineers offering to erect bleachers for 100000 spectators along Fifth Avenue for the Pershing and First Division parade on September 10, contingent on city supplying lumber. Currently 5000 seats are under construction.
Eugene B. Clifford, colored, arrested in Tacoma August 27 by deputy internal revenue agents of the Seattle office, will be held for the federal grand jury. His bonds are $300. He is charged with unlawful possession of large quantities of narcotics.
Sydney reports a massive gold nugget weighing over 180 pounds was discovered in Australia. The nugget yielded more than $40,000 when refined, marking the largest single find publicly announced.
Local market reports indicate a strong corn crop with no frost danger for the coming season. New crop arrivals expected December with Harley quotations $2 off from Inetweek. Apple market uncertain as Eastern buyers contracted two months ago. Washington production facing price resistance from consumers. Australian exports heavy while European trade expected weak.
A dense listing of vegetables fruits dairy and grains with prices per sack crate ton or per unit. Items include cabbage celery onions crates apples peaches pears grapes melons berries tomatoes corn and related produce along with animal feed oats barley and hay. Prices shown in local currency units and reflect wholesale market quotes.
The record shows balances of 601,965.00 and 985,506.00 linked to Portland. No further context or entities are provided in the fragment.
The local butter market remains firm with dealers reporting supply tightness at high grade levels. Portland butter and eggs stay firm ahead of a potential price advance while hogs, rhubarb, watermelons, peaches, and pears show varied but steady pricing and stock conditions.
Port land market report shows cattle receipts at 114 head with weak to fair demand for steers and cows. prices range from 7.50 to 7.75 for common to good steers and cows at 7.25 to 8.50. Sheep receipts 695 head with steady demand. prime lambs 12.00 to 13.25, yearlings 9.50, wethers and ewes 7.50 to 9.50. Poultry and other items list broilers 0.25 per lb and cheese 0.39 per lb.
Fan note describes sailing points from Port Gamble to Tacoma with landing points and passenger rates. It mentions agent contact, ticket office hours from 6:30 am to midnight, and that freight is received daily except Tacoma. Rates limited to apparel value up to 100 dollars and 150 pounds free per ticket. Schedule is subject to change without notice.
The Fair Pricers bulletin clarifies the difference between gross and net profits and outlines how cost of doing business must be subtracted to reveal true earnings. It cites example figures from Seattle showing payroll impact and how a 25 to 30 percent gross profit can yield only 6 to 10 percent net after expenses.
The market opened higher with most leading issues advancing. Crucible Steel rose to 1904, a new high, while General Motors touched a record high near 149 before retreating. Pan-American and American Sumatra also posted notable intraday gains as profit taking appeared around noon.
Stall listings show milk 7 percent pure fresh, Carmation milk in one can, liberty steak, lamb chops 2s6d, beef boiling 12s, fancy creamery butter 61.15, Garden apple butter, peanut butter, fresh Jack cheese 400 Th, beet creamery butter 64e Th. Stall 44 and 43, Stall 1621 mentioned with multiple items and prices.
A dense list of grocery and produce items with per crate prices and canned goods. Entries include peaches tomatoes cantaloupe bananas halibut cheeks fresh skinned soles and various brands. Also noted are milk baking powder coffee and other staples with assorted prices.
The page shows stalls at 1509 Firat Ave and nearby numbers offering butter, milk, meats, and seafood. Items include fresh butter, cream cheese, veal loaf, lamb shoulders, rib meat, pork products, salmon, cod, and canned goods. Includes stall numbers 21, 111, 158, 26, 45, 16, 9, and 1621 with prices and descriptions.
The listing notes stalls including Cooperatives milk brands Carnation Norden and Federal Milk, fruit jars jelly peaches pears cantaloupes and canned goods. Prices range from 0.25 to 2.50 per crate with items like corn flakes and Van Camp's spaghetti also advertised. Kris tofrson's milk station appears among stalls.
A damaged OCR style Westlake market listing shows stalls with items like beef stew lamb beans watermelons butter corn flakes cream tomato purée and household goods. Prices appear in cents and dollars for items such as flour sugar and milk across stalls 89 106 195 198 and 106 with product names and unit prices.
Captain R. B. McClinton, chief clerk in the corporation counsel's office under Hugh M. Caldwell, returns to Seattle after nearly two years overseas and will resume chief clerk duties under Walter F. Meier. He went overseas with old Company A of the Second Washington Infantry.
The Bureau of Biological Survey reports large numbers of wild ducks die from lead poisoning after swallowing shot picked up from the bottom. The article notes a leave of absence during service and that Meier kept his position open, with duties resuming October 1. Iced drinks originated in America.
Patrons must supply their own knives as these eateries do not provide cutlery. The practice applies across several provincial French dining venues, aligning with local custom and avoidance of utensil shortages.
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