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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1902
Page
4
City reports more than a dozen street projects awaiting contracts and approvals. Work has begun on several, with many slated for completion before or soon after the rainy season, though lumber and material delays slow progress on a number of sites across avenues and streets.
The page lists grocery prices for dairy and poultry items from Washington creameries and regional suppliers, including butter milk and cranberries, with a note on corrected daily prices. It also mentions the battleship Oregon and cruisers Philadelphia and Boston at the navy yard with boat transport times from Colman dock.
Contractors begin tearing up the old walks to lay concrete on John Street from Fifth Avenue West to Seventh Avenue North and across Mercer Street, Queen Anne Avenue to Seventh, and First Avenue West from Denny Way to Mercer Street. Rainy weather delays completion and shortages of pipe hinder sewer and water main contracts.
The list shows varying prices for items such as lettuce cabbage peppers and onions with per box per basket and per dozen rates. Fruits include melons and cantaloupes with price points noted and quantities listed.
A local music dealer extols Chickering Sona Kimball Hobart M Cable Pease and PD pianos plus Kireball organs. The ad promotes monthly payments from six dollars, used instruments, updated sheet and email music departments, and invites calls or mail inquiries.
Local sale lists cretonnes and silkoline in 27 and 36 inch widths with multiple patterns. 50 inch tapestry and velours are offered with discounted yard prices, including 56 inch fringed couch covers, all highlighting oriental and floral designs at significant savings.
A sale features cambric embroideries and insertions, white and knock-about patterns, and a range of children's apparel at low prices. Household goods include soap, vaseline, arnica soap, tooth soap, toilet powders, and dress goods. Stockings, porcelain ware, dishware, and fabrics are offered at heavy discounts with items limited to the 8 to 11 time frame.
A condensed catalog of pharmaceuticals and patent remedies with various sizes and sale prices. Items include Pond's Extract, Perry Davis Pain Killer, Java Rice Powder, Microbone Hair Tonic, Syrup of Figs, Ponce’s Dandruff Cure, Warner's Lithia Tablets, and Golgate's Violet Toilet Water offered at reduced prices.
Bargains on belts and accessories including Black Silk Belts in gilt or oxydised finish at 8c each. Satin Belt Hose withelastic at 25c per pair. Beaded Fan Chain special for 68c each.
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