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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1921

Page

4

Tariff Effects on the Pacific Coast Under Fordney Bill

Washington reports detailed impacts of the Fordney tariff on California and the Pacific coast. Almonds and walnuts face higher rates, beans face protectionist gains, and dairy products ship widely from San Diego to Canada. The piece notes butter, cheese, and egg sectors rise in price protections, with broader implications for California growers and coastal commerce.

Pacific Coast Vancouver Sacramento San Joaquin Hood River Interior Oregon China Coast Mar Union California San Diego United States Canada

Miss Prudence Penny Explains Effective Food Advertising

Miss Penny, guest of the Seattle club at the Washington Hotel annex luncheon, spoke on a Woman's Viewpoint on Advertising. She urged that modern women seek quality over price for health and comfort, favor practical, tested cooking recipes, and warned against dangerous recipes if incorrect.

Prudence Penny Los Angeles Seattle Washington Hotel Annex Miss Penny

One-Pound Apples Grow on Fox Farm Near Kirkland

Apples weighing about a pound each hang on trees at David B. Fox’s five acre tract half a mile off the Main road between Kirkland and Redmond. Fox, new to the area from California, says the fruit just grew and he has never seen such apples before. The Star staff agrees the specimens are remarkable.

David B. Fox Kirkland Redmond Em Fox Fox California Colorado Star

Ship News Tide Tells Seattle Dock Information

Seattle port bulletin notes tides and ship movement with timing and depth details. It records a 6:55 p.m. tide reaching 108 feet, indicating water levels and vessel scheduling for the harbor.

Seattle

Rescued Crew Tells Perils After 64 Days Adrift

Seventy five word summary not possible due to constraint.

Arrivals and Departures at Sea Ports This Week

Vessel movements list arrivals and departures with times and routes. Ships include Admiral Farragut from Te, Bastheim from British Columbia, Lewis Lackenbach from New York, Forest King from Redondo, Alameta to Anchorage, Admiral Schley to San Diego, Nowe City to Tacoma, Admiral Farragut to Tacoma, and Janesso to Nanaimo with dates September 20 to 26.

Admiral Farragut Bastheim British Columbia Lewis Lackenbach New York Baltea San Pedro San Francisco Forest King Redondo Seadledd Ste Alameta Anchorage Alaska Porte Admiral Schley San Diego aHtr Nowe

Transportation report summary for Beattie and Petersburg routes

Fragmented transit note lists multiple dated line incidents. Mentions Beattie city northbound at 3 p.m. and Petersburg southbound at 2 p.m. with incomplete airline or rail references. Contains names and times that are partially readable but lacks full context or outcomes.

Vessels Sailing and Arrivals by Port List

Shipping notes record vessels at various ports with arrival or departure actions. Entries include Copenhagen Brussels and Antwerp calls and sailings to Seattle Beattie and Tacoma with ships such as Transvaal Tym bareus Hawaii Maru Phyl lie and Henry T. Acott among others.

Copenhagen Transvaal Seattle Antwerp Hondurne Beattie Hongkong Str Tymbareus Kobe Hawaii Maru San Diego Charlie Watson Tacoma San Pedro Arived Phyllie Admiral Dewey San Francisco Henry T. Acott Balled Horsiean Mary Astoria Eastern Glen

Shipping progress and routes from the Seattle area

A dated maritime log lists vessels and routes near Seattle with distances to Yokohama Beattie Orient Shanghai and Nome. Entries include positions 764 miles west of Tatoosh 821 miles from Seattle and 344 miles from Seattle as ships maneuver east west and toward ports such as Beattie Culburra and Victoria with times noted at 4 p m and 5 p m and wind conditions reported.

Htr West Ivia Seattle Yokohama Tatoosh Wheatland Montana Culburra Port Townsend eKtchikan Victoria Beattie Nome Hove Ateiver State Orient Atlantic City Shanghai Seattie Lyman Stewart Oleum Northland San Francisco

97 Cantonments to Be Dropped by U. S.

Col. Oscar J. Charles hosted Congressman John F. Miller and the Fort Lawton staff at a luncheon. Miller stated that 97 cantonments and posts nationwide were marked for abandonment, a plan affecting military installations.

U. S Oscar J. Charles Fort Lawton John F. Miller Chamber of Commerce Miller United States

Sigma Chi Alumni Form Seattle Chapter Leadership Named

Sigma Chi alumni in Seattle held a Tuesday night meeting at the Motor Car Dealers' club. Norman Dickinson, active in American Legion work and newly elected president of The Wayfarer, was chosen president with George Lather as vice president and Clarence Moore as secretary. Luncheon meetings will continue each Tuesday noon with a monthly evening social.

Sigma Chi Seattle Motor Car Dealers’ Club Norman Dickinson American Legion the Wayfarer George Lather Clarence Moore

New York Exchange Trading Irregular at Opening

Early New York Stock Exchange activity showed General Electric dipping to 12 1/4 and United States Steel edging up to 78 1/2. Oils showed strength while Mexican Petroleum opened at 1 04 1/2 and slipped to 10 3/4 by midmorning. Baldwin rose to 83 1/2 as rails drifted lower.

New York Sept New York Stock Exchange General Electric United States Steel Common Crucible Mexican Petroleum Baldwin Southern Railway Sinclair Tj Texas Company United States Rubber Central Leather Studebaker Utah

Slump Hits Grain Market Amid Large Supplies

Chicago trading opened with a broad market slide as eastern operators cited ample stocks. Wheat and corn futures moved lower while oats and livestock prices showed mixed results on the day, with receipts around 10 000.

Chicago Beard

New York Market News and Livestock Prices Summary

New York quotations show sterling at 2.71 percent and French francs around 90.07. Cattle receipts total 47 with prices steady. prime mixed hogs ranged 11.0 to 16.5 per cwt, lambs 4.50 to 7.0, ewes 1.62. Cheese and eggs quoted with minor variations across several line items.

Market Report and Cattle Prices From Local Receipts

Today's quotation cites cattle receipts of 2.100 and hog receipts 490. Market shows declines of 15 to 56 cents with steers at 4.75 to 6.25, cows and heifers 1.50 to 6, stockers and feeders 4.26 to 5.75, calves around 7.09. Hog market up 16 15 cents with top at 4.60 and bulk around 6.50. Receipts total 11.00 and market overall lower. lambs at 6.07.75, ewes 2.50, feeders 5.05.

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Mayor Invites Neighborhood Kids to City Hall

Fat and Red and friends sent a note to Mayor Caldwell asking to play outside their Union Street homes. After a polite chat with the beat officer they agreed to avoid windows, and the mayor thanked them and invited a visit to the executive offices.

Spike Jimmie Caldwell Hizzoner Union St Terry Boren

Escaped Man Caught by His Fingerprint

John Kiger who escaped from the city hospital a month ago was returned from Blaine Tuesday night in the custody of Deputy Sheriff Geo Bundy. He is serving six months for petit larceny and was recaptured after fingerprints tied him to a Vancouver arrest on a similar charge.

John Kiger Blaine Geo. Bundy Kiger Vancouver B. C

Washington Finance Leads in Recovery

Chehalis reports that Washington is rebounding faster from the financial slump than most states. Senator Miles Poindexter was guest of honor at a Chehalis Citizens' club luncheon held Tuesday.

Chehalis Washington Miles Poindexter

Lizards Exceed Thousand Species Worldwide

Scientists note there are more than 1000 species of lizards described globally across diverse habitats. Researchers highlight variable sizes colors and adaptations in this large reptile family.

Prices of eggs rising amid nationwide shortage

Wholesale dairy houses raised prices by 4 cents on fancy white eggs Tuesday afternoon due to a shortage at distributing houses and across the country. Fresh ranch eggs go for 45 to 49 cents a dozen, pullets 34 to 35 cents, and storage stock up to 35 cents. Butter stable. cold weather may push butter prices higher. Fruits and vegetables show no price changes with strong demand for large fancy apples and peaches at $1 per crate.

Hutter Jobbera Bos Lee Concoréa Basket Malagas Muscet Crete Hlack Prince Taorayr CFOS Virginia Renee Lecal Storage Wisconsin Opere Decke

National Restaurant Head John Welch to Address Seattle Caterers

John W. Welch, Omaha restaurant man and president of the National Restaurant Association, will speak to Seattle caterers at the Hotel St. Regis cafe tonight at o'clock. He will proceed to Los Angeles for the association convention opening October 3.

National Restaurant City John W. Welch Omaha National Restaurant Association Seattle

Seattle Offers Aid to Any Community

C I Arney Jr secretary of the Northwest Products committee told 200 Auburn Commercial club members Seattle Chamber of Commerce will cooperate with any state community needing help. He spoke Tuesday night at Auburn.

Seattle Chamber of Commerce Auburn Commercial Club Auburn C. I. Arney, Jr Northwest Products Committee Seattle Chamber of Commerce

Two New Members Appointed to Jobless Committee

Two additional members of the unemployment situation committees were named by the mayor on Wednesday. J. C. Munday, president of the Central Labor Council, and Chester Roberts, head of the Imperial Candy Co., joined the panel.

J. C. Munday Central Labor Council Chester Roberts Imperial Candy Co

May Increase Oil Walkout Centers Kern Strike

Taft California Sept 21 efforts to extend the Kern county oil field strike to all California fields will be discussed at a Bakersfield meeting of the Oil Fields union. Strikers act as deputies and control district peace while the Producers Association sends a stockholders committee led by David Ewing of Ferando to probe the field. Employers threaten legal action to break the strikers control.

Taft Cal Kern County Oil Fields Union Bakersfield Producer David Ewing Freano

Harding Nominates Four Appointees to Senate

President Harding sent nominations to the Senate for eight posts. Joseph C. Grew would be minister to Switzerland, John D. Prince minister to Denmark, Charles W. Pugsley assistant secretary of agriculture, and Herbert M. Lord colonel in the finance department. Other posts include Major Ulysses Grant II on the California debris commission, Millard T. Hartson collector of customs in district 30 Seattle, Burns Poe internal revenue Tacoma, Walter E. Bennett registrar land office Great Falls, Arthur L. Lewis receiver of public moneys Floweree.

Washington Harding Senate Switzerland Joseph C. Grew Masachusetta Denmark John D. Prince New Jersey Charles W. Pugsley Nebraska Finance Department Herbert M. Lord Quartermaster Corps California Debris Commission Ulysses Grant II Millard T. Hartson Seattle Internal Revenue District of Washington Burns Poe Tacoma Great Falls Mont Walter EB. Bennett Arthur L. Lewis Floweree

Northwest firms launch Fairco shortening in Seattle

The N K Fairbanks Co announces a new product Fairco vegetable shortening to be introduced with a large national ad campaign starting in Seattle. Company reps cite Northwest demand for novelty and healthful options, noting strong grocer organization and the West's need for a better alternative to hog lard.

Northwest N. K. Fairbanks Co Fairco Seattle

Patrick named new Army Air Chief in Harding era

President Harding appoints Col. M. M. Patrick as chief of the Army Air Services to succeed Maj. Gen. C. T. Menoher after a resignation tied to friction with Brig. Gen. William Mitchell. Patrick, who led American air forces in France, will be promoted to major general with Mitchell kept as assistant chief for now.

Washington Harding Col M. M. Patrick Army Air Services C. T. Menoher Menoher William Mitchell Air Service Patrick Ameiian France William Mitchel Army Air Service Secretary of War Weeks

Theft of cap silk socks and umbrella reported

A thief, possibly female, stole F L Barrahm’s boudoir cap, silk socks and silk umbrella Tuesday night after he left them in his car at Fourth Ave and Pine St. Barrahm, who lives at 710 Lakeside Ave, found them missing when he returned. The Dictograph Products Corp declares a quarterly 2 percent dividend on preferred stock payable Oct 15 1921 to record holders Sept 30 1921. Stock books remain open. H M Dulanore treasurer.Sept 7 1921

Annabel F. L. Barrahm Barrahm Fourth Ave Pine St Lakeside Ave Dictograph Products Corporation Decenre - Products Corporation Sid H. M. Dulanore

Conferees urged for WV mine dispute settlement

Senators Kenyon and Shortridge will urge Senate investigators to back joint conferences of unionists and operators as the basis for settling West Virginia mine troubles. If conferences fail, drastic measures to force a settlement will be urged. Charleston reports authoritative details.

Charleston W. Va West Virginia Senate Kenyon Shortridge

Invited for Ride Suing for 22500 Over Car Wreck

Wilmer Dyer sues Victor Boutan for 22500 after a ride request on Broadway and Madison led to a wreck at 12th Avenue and Jackson Street and permanent knee injuries. The complaint was filed Tuesday detailing the case.

Wilmer Dyer Broadway Madison St Victor Boutan Boutan 12Th Ave Jackson St Dyer

Largest Pacific coast deer on record weighs 300 pounds

Portland reports the biggest deer ever killed on the Pacific coast with a 300 pound Bench Legged buck taken near Rock Creek head in Tillamook County. The five point antlers set a new state record, surpassing the Mt Pitt “Roman nose” deer's size.

Pacific Coast Portland Rock Creek Tillamook County Commission Tillamook County Mt. Pitt Oregon

Man Killed After Halted Train Incident Near North Bend

An unidentified man was killed Tuesday night after stopping in front of a Milwaukee freight train near Ragner, about ten miles east of North Bend. The coroner ruled the act as self-induced.

Milwaukee Ragner North Bend

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