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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1920

Page

4

Bread and flour prices to drop nationwide says Farm Bureau

W G Eckhardt of the Illinois Agricultural association predicts slashed bread and flour costs as a cooperative marketing plan expands across the United States within three years. The California Fruit Growers Exchange will test grain co op methods, supported by Farm Bureau leaders and experts, to lower living costs.

Los Angeles Chicago Board of Trade W G. Eckhardt Illinois Agricultural Association Ient Mn Farm Bureau Federation United States Eckhardt California California Growers’ Exchange Fo Board of Trade Niow United Canada Amer‘Farm Bureau Federation J. R. Howard Iowa National E. G. Nourse Agricul and Economics Iowa Agrico College Harry G. Beale Sterling Ohio State Farm Bureau Federation G. Brown Monon Ind Indiana Farm Bureaus Kansas Agricultural College A Steen Farmer Chicago California Fruit Growers Ex Fe Amer Farm Bureau Federation N States

Missouri Apple Crop Reported Fair This Season

A Missouri apple crop report notes fair yields for the season with production expectations shaped by weather conditions and regional growing areas. Estimated output and market implications are summarized for growers and buyers.

Missouri

Public Markets Price List: Goods and Stalls Daily

A detailed inventory of stalls and items at public markets with prices for groceries and household goods. Items include coffee, canned beans, milk, butter, sugar, cheese, salmon, cod, ham, beef, and pantry staples, listed by stall numbers and market sections.

Wisconsin M. JF. BR Gold Shield

Puget Mill Co Offers $1 Down Home Building Lots

The Puget Mill Co land department manager W A Irwin announces sale of Cottage Grove addition lots near Youngstown at $1 down and $1 a week. The plan preserves buyer’s capital to purchase lumber and materials for building a home immediately.

W. A. Irwin Land Department The Puget Mill Co Cottage Grove Youngstown

Alaska Oil Permits Soon Issued In Cold Bay District

Oil prospecting permits in the Cold Bay district Alaska will be issued as soon as possible following an ongoing investigation. Reports from the Alaska bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce via John Barton Payne secretary of the interior note about 59 formal applications under the Waterpower act, many from California Oregon Washington and Idaho.

Alaska Cold Bay Alaska Bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce John Barton Payne Ecretary of the Interior California Oregon Washington Idaho Waterpower Act

Ship News Tides in Seattle

Tide records and high and low tide times for Seattle ship traffic are listed. The schedule shows first high tide, second high tide, and second low tide with respective times and heights, indicating daily maritime guidance for harbor operations.

Seattle

Florence Fishing Boat Missing After Collision in Fog

The American fishing boat Florence is missing after being rammed by the steamer Venture in Greenville channel during heavy fog. The Girls, another American craft, was rammed and beached. all fishermen were thrown into the water but rescued by the Venture without loss of life.

Prince Rupert B. C Florence Venture Greenville Channel Big

Captain Thomas Returns as Governor's Master for California Ports

Captain H E Thomas, famed Pacific shipmaster, returns to command the S S Governor of the Admiral line after four months ashore to regain health. He resumes his regular berth while Captain George Zoh, previously in command during the leave, will next week take out the S S President, relieving Captain N E Cousins on vacation.

H. E. Thomas Pacific Governor Admiral Line California George Zoh Thomas President N. E. Cousins

Vicksburg Reaches Victoria On Pacific Cruise Return

The Vicksburg, a Washington nautical schoolship commanded by Capt. E. C. Eckhardt, reached Victoria Friday afternoon on its Pacific return trip. She will proceed to Comox to take on coal before returning to her home port at Lake Union. The vessel left Seattle last May, calling at San Francisco, San Pedro, San Diego and the Hawaiian Islands.

Vicksburg, Washington State E. C. Eckhardt Victoria Pacific Comox B. C Lake Union Vicksburg Seattle San Francisco San Pedro San Diego Islands

Grounded lumber schooner A F Coats floats free

The lumber schooner A F Coats owned by Coast Shipping Co of San Francisco, grounded at Point Wilson last night, floated unassisted this morning and proceeds to Eagle Harbor and Ballard in ballast. Weather reports note fog and southwest wind around noon.

Merchants’ Exchange A. F. Coats Point Wilson Port Townsend Coats Coast Shipping Co San Francisco Puget Sound Honolulu Eagle Harbor Ballard

Maritime Movements Recorded Across Several Vessels

On September 2 to 4 various ships were logged in at multiple ports. The motor ship W F Bar was noted leaving Nushigak at 7 15 p m, while Ekuk towing reported at 19 15. A cable repair cruise under Burnside moved to Western Croas from Port Blakely. A San Pedro governor voyage via San Francisco was listed for September 4. Pearl Shell and Eurydamas entries show late night and morning routes to Mar times and Tacoma respectively.

W. BR. Flint Ekuk Motor Schr W. F. Barrows Nushigak Burnside Western Croas Port Blakely San Pedro San Francisco Martimes Eurydamas Tacoma Alexandria Strastern Seattle Balboa St. Thomas Balboa Bermuda Cardiff Beattie Davenport Port Townsend Power Ecir W. F. Burrows Western Cros Seattle _ Tacoma Eurydama F

Maritime Traffic Names and Movements at Seattle Port

A raft of vessels including steamships and cargo ships are listed at Seattle ports with arrivals, departures, and berthing actions. Notable entries include the Str Davenport bound for Seattle at 9 am and the Str Eu rydama from Seattle, plus multiple docks at Smith Cove and Pier 6 and 4tr West Ivan.

Seattle Smith Cove Eldridge Mandasan Maru Ivan Vaider Belist Echr Coolcha Weatward Ho City of Beattie Pacific Coast Coal Bunkers Eastern Vietor Atr Western Croas Pacific Coast Engineering Works Eastern Temple Skinner & Moldy Yarde Alice Cooke Placy Wt Vair Purnaide Hanford Benj Packard Duthie Yarde Maquan Griffco Spokane Sechr Abner Coburn Motor Acir Pacific Coast Ridge & Dredging Works Mtr Patterson Ames Yards Str Roosevelt Eastern Soldier Heffernan Drydock Ehr Commodore

New Reservoir Planned in Volunteer Park

The board of public works authorized a bid call Friday for earthwork construction on an additional reservoir planned for Volunteer park. The action signals that the project will proceed as scheduled.

Volunteer Park Board of Public Works

New Paris Service for U. S. Exporters

American exporters are quickly using a new catalogue file system at the American Chamber of Commerce in Paris. The device keeps European buyers posted with regular catalogues from American member firms, while a product card file organizes offerings under multiple headings. Chamber officials say preliminary correspondence is eliminated.

Paris American Chamber of Commerce Chamber

Market Opens With Big Rush At Western Ave Prices

The opening of commission houses Saturday morning triggered a brisk market on Western avenue with prices steady from Friday. Scarce green peppers and tomatoes noted, no changes in butter or eggs, and unusual Morida alligator pears arrived in crates. Local vegetables priced per crate or sack include lettuce, beans, squash, cantaloupes, and berries, with dairy prices paid to shippers listed as fresh ranch.

Western Ave Morida Colery Iubhard

Friendship Cost Him His Suitcase

J. P. Miller of Cottage Grove Oregon searched for a man and a small boy who vanished with his suitcase after registering at the New Richmond hotel following a boat trip from Vancouver B C. Miller had left the luggage with the pair while he checked in, then they disappeared.

J. P. Miller Cottage Grove Ore Miller Vancouver B. C New Richmond Hotel

Henry Walton Grinnel Naval Veteran Dies in Augustine Fla

Henry Walton Grinnel a naval veteran of the Civil and Spanish American wars dies in Augustine Florida at his home. He served in the U S Navy and lived in retirement after a long career. He was born in Boston and is survived by relatives.

Boston Henry Walton Grinnel Augustine Ila

Trading Dull In Chicago Pit On Narrow Demand

Chicago report notes weak cash and futures with scattered selling and limited demand. Wheat prices slide with December at 2.90 and March near 2.36 while December corn edges higher and oats retreat. hog receipts steady to higher and cattle and sheep arrivals mixed with cash prices easing.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Lee Provisiona

Denver cattle and sheep receipts show steady markets

Cattle receipts total 400 head with steady demand for cows and heifers and stockers and feeders around 15.60 top. Sheep receipts reach 1,700 head with a strong market, lambs around 12.50 to 14.50 and feeder lambs near 11.50 to 12.00.

Chicago le Steady Reef Stoera Denver

Vital Statistics and Marriages in Seattle Volume

A dense list of vital notices includes marriages between Seattle residents like Sam W. Diggie and Ruth J Beattie and others, with ages and addresses, followed by divorces granted for several couples. Deaths and legal notices accompany names such as Samuel C Smith and Clara Sauer with ages and hospital notes.

Diggie Sam W Beattie Ruth J Seattle Lagal Coale Townsend Seattie Kithne Uriak George Jonneom Rhea Hereford Edward Vancouver Eal Aie Lily Legal Hnaon Overton Gretchen Pat Beriueet Alexander Victoria al Weaver Nellie May Kaipepi Diode Geal Drown Merle Filbert Joe McKinney Frances Amelia Pere Legal Harrie Olympia Eon Plavete Beattie Gesener George Peter Wilers Lars Uimby George David Austa Almahia Snider Willam Heattie Tremeltling Ethel L Hock William Gertrude Meesiaus Francis K Frances Kelsie Ada Oliver. McCallum Helen Schulerud Walter L Smith Samuel C Providence Hospital Williamson Hope N. Sauer Clara Jackson Henry Woodlawn Ave Jacobson Port Commission Dock

Naval Court to Probe Mishap to Submarine 8 5

Secretary of the Navy announced a naval court of inquiry will be convened immediately to investigate the accident to submarine 8 5. He said the action is standard procedure and should not reflect on the crew or officers.

Naval Court Washington Naval Court of Inquiry Secretary of the Navy Daniels Daniel

Hotel Awning Fire Alarm Sparks Hotel Guests

In Seattle over the last 24 hours a series of small fires occurred. A match in Mrs. John Henry’s clothes closet at 322 John St. caused $150 in losses. An overheated stove at O. Fike’s home on 3710 11th Ave NE led to $550 damage. An awning fire at Gordon Hotel on Second Ave and Pine Ave woke guests but caused no damage. Brush fires appeared at several near intersections including Ninth Ave and Pike St and others nearby.

Seattle John Henry John St O. Fike 11Th Jave N. E Gordon Hotel Second Ave Pine Ninth Ave Pike St 28Th Ave Smith St Fifth Ave Yesterway Eighth Ave Dravas St

East Revives Spinning Art in Fight Against Living Costs

New York reports a revival of spinning and weaving led by the Society for the Revival of Household Industries and Domestic Arts. Farmers' wives are urged to spin and weave at home to cut textile costs, with workshops and shops buying handwoven textiles. A New Jersey farmer’s wife joins the effort to supply family clothing and educate children, while society women in Connecticut and New York expand flax cultivation to support home textiles.

New York Society For William Jay Robinson Agnes Murray Landing N. J Manhattan Charles Baker Buccasunna New York Society Mra F. BE. Driggs M. P. Brooks Redding Hidge Conn Gutzon Borglum Stamford Philip Kerri Miss Mason Tarrytown Hudson Amelia Ozarks Missouri Mountains Kentucky Colorado Plains

Philadelphia Zoo Seeks Beavers for Public Entertainment

Washington beavers are sought at the request of C Emerson Brown superintendent of Philadelphia zoological gardens. Five pairs were requested and referred to Theodore H Sheffer of the US Bureau of Biological Survey for possible shipment from Washington and Walla Walla county.

Washington Philadelphia C. Emerson Brown Philadelphia Zoological Gardens L.H. Darwin Theodore H. Sheffer United States Bureau of Biological Survey Walla Walla County

Committee Reports On Bill Provisions In Apple District

A panel was appointed to report on the bill focusing on location construction and financing. In Wenatchee four hundred carloads of apples sold in the last three days.

Wenatchee

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