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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1917
Page
4
A historical classified notice describes advertising charges: six insertions priced as five, with one cent per word for each insertion. The text outlines a promotional rate structure and references multiple insertions and pricing terms.
Deep fertile loam land near Mouroe offered at 20 to 50 dollars per acre with lumber for a house. Terms include 50 dollars down and 16 dollars monthly. Mill employment available and access to three railroads and a growing city. Reach A Braham and Prardrw representatives at 190% American Bank Building for details.
See one of the finest areas of fertile farm land with thrifty settlers developing farms likely to be big money makers. Deep black alder bottom and red shot clay soil promise bumper crops of potatoes corn peas beans and pumpkins.
An advertisement lists factory price outfits and tailored garments at Malingos, plus a separate notice for spiritual guidance by Madame Jeneau. It promises success aid in love, marriage, health, and business, with special readings for 60 cents at 268 Liberty Building corner Union and Third.
An advertisement invites readers to consult Madam Ruth Poyptian for guidance on business and personal matters. It promises true advice on suitable work, positions, courtship, marriage, locating advantages, and resolving troubles. Readings are confidential with satisfaction guaranteed. Special readings priced at 6 cents at Hotel Green, Fourth and Mike.
The noted phrenologist offers life readings from cradle to old age at Hotel Morris Room 3 1423 Third between Union and Pike. Special readings cost 60 cents with satisfaction guaranteed or no charge. hours 6 to 8 p m.
Advertisements offer clairvoyant and phrenology readings by Madam Mellie and Madam Ross. They promise life readings, guidance on business love health and family matters, marriage prospects, and happiness with satisfaction guaranteed or no charge. Special rates and free readings dilute credibility across multiple hotels and rooms.
A collage of psychic readings and palmistry ads appears with multiple names offering guidance on love, business, and life. The page also contains a bankruptcy notice from 1917 and a disclaimer about responsibilities for debts contracted by a wife.
A dense listing from Westlake market stalls shows prices for staples. Items include rice, cereals, soap, chocolate, baking goods, spices, meats, butter, vegetables, fruit, and household products with per unit and per bag rates across many stalls.
J G Brown president of the International Shingleweavers association testified in Judge Ronalds court about Thomas Tracy and J W W charged with the murder of Jefferson Beard at Everett city dock on November 5. Brown described a conference with Mayor Merrill and labor officials saying radicals at the mercial Club want to use force and Merrill urged tough measures against suspected workers. Prosecution questioned Brown about the timing and memory of the conversations.
Joseph H. Sloan will discuss Our Merchant Marine and G. T. Mogar The Last War at the King County ac ratic club luncheon Saturday noon at Good Eats cafeteria First Ave Cherry St John B. Richards will sing. (Note: the text includes grocery items and stray words from a separate listing.)
Various produce and grocery items with prices noted across stalls 19 24 and Annex. Salmon trout pot roast corned beef butter canned coffee green peas peanut butter rhubarb spinach grapefruit prices range from 15c to 45c per unit. Shoppers find dairy and prepared foods including home made pimento cheese and extra large grapefruit.
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