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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1907
Page
6
A garbled page of classified notices includes want ads for consulting and legal services, real estate offerings, and miscellaneous goods. Listings mention patent attorneys, abstractors, mortgage and employment notes, property for sale near Seattle, and business opportunities with measurements and locations.
An old flyer invites buyers to invest in Yakima valley farms claiming rich land value and early reservation perks. It mentions refunds on road fare and asks readers to send their address and fame to secure a spot with CALHOUN DENNY NO. in Alaska Building Beattie.
Forced sale notices offer 30 acres of prime farmland near Whatcom county. Various parcels include quarter-acre tracts pre-cleared, 1 acre to 10 acre lots near streets, sidewalks, and a station with assessed street work. Prices range from moderate to higher, with contact details for Henrson Carlson and Omar Lincoln.
A garbled ad promises a buyer a return of 6250 for a 100 acre parcel described as well watered drained and productive. It touts a quick fortune for the purchaser and invites contact with SOMECO or Alysha Funding for details.
Short walk from car water flows near the Inter oe site 2 routes on the Pineies property blocks offered at 401 Oriental Block. Main phone D709 listed. year 1997 reference.
For sale a fine two blocks from town with unobstructed city and mountain views. Described as a jewel home with a wide lot and close to transportation. Price listed as 85.608 with terms. Contact X 6814 for details.
Text appears as a damaged ad fragment mentioning five dollars per month and an unmet payment plan. It includes stray phrases about a cashier and a large amount, but no clear event, person, or organization is identifiable.
The county board of equalization wrapped up a three week session with praise for its work. County Treasurer Gormsey, Assessor Parish, and County Commissioner Al Rutherford led efforts to shield the county from tax lawsuits by major corporations. Resulting assessment gains added about 50 million to county value and likely a 20 percent tax rate reduction unless city expenditures rise. The board defended against lawyers from Seattle Electric, railroads, coal and timber firms, maintaining focus on actual conditions and values.
Funeral services were conducted yesterday at 10:30 AM for Henry Pubrman the well known merchant who died at his family residence 2704 Hoyleton avenue. Burial followed in the Cemetery of Eternal Life.
A murky OCR fragment mentions individuals including Mr Smith and Ldi Jones at a conveniently located event. No clear details on date, place, or outcome are readable from the text.
Local ad notes rentals and properties for sale in Ballard and nearby districts. Listings include two and four room cottages with lake and sound views, river and park access, terms like down payments and monthly rates, and contact references such as CHAS LINCOLN and numbers for appointments. Various parcels reference Lake Washington frontage and Valley land with trade offers and trade mentions.
The Meadows posts overnight entries for Tuesday with details across six races. Entries include Mooroc and Tab Town in early sprints, mile and fifty yard events featuring Our Battle and Col. Jowell, and selling races for four and five year olds with horses such as Pepper and Saint and Redmont.
Fragment from a bidding list showing horse names and numbers such as Sir Caruthers 213 and Star of Runnymede 1466. Other entries include Royal Rogue 1468 Nattle Bumppo 1460 Sidney F 1458 and Pelham sane 1293.
San Francisco baseball club awarded Rally Zelder after ownership dispute with Boston Nationals. Zelder to join team immediately as commission resolves the case, Boston had offered 2500 dollars.
Friends of Ralph H. Boyd, clerk of the Merchants’ Machine, and his wife, left Lake Sammamish for Seattle in a canoe Saturday morning planning to travel down Squak?lough. Rough weather and uncertain conditions raise fears for their safety as relatives await word.
Dr F W Greiner of Ballard descended into a 65 foot well at Ronald station to recover the body of Bilas W Batley a well digger. He nearly lost his life as dampness and a failed tether halted the ascent but rescue crews regained his surface life.
Pioneer Piano House opens a removal sale offering a wide array of player pianos and pianolas at deep discounts. Angelus Cecilian Apollo and Pianola models in various woods and finishes advertised with prices from $27 to hundreds, many in excellent or near new condition. Trade-ins and cash deals encouraged.
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