Classified Ad Rates and Notices From The Star
Classified newsprint shows rates for ads at one cent a word with minimum 26 cents. Special notices reference a shareholder meeting and corporate matters with date and location details.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1906
Page
6
Classified newsprint shows rates for ads at one cent a word with minimum 26 cents. Special notices reference a shareholder meeting and corporate matters with date and location details.
A garbled society column lists Wanted notices for labor and service, a real estate listing, and a large furniture auction. Items reference male help wanted, farming and ranching opportunities, loans, and a major auction at Union Corner, with scattered vendor names and addresses.
The document highlights mining opportunities in the Copper River District Alaska with references to DeForest and Calumet interests, urging investors to buy stock while prices are low. It notes potential for new ore developments, relations between chief stakeholders, and mentions photographers supplies and painting services in a broad trade listing context.
A historical notice invites buyers to choose plots near Pioneer Avenue with light cash down and monthly installments. It mentions half to one acre parcels, corner lots, street car access, and samples of soil or dirt in Times block. Names such as Beattie and Hillman appear alongside property terms and prices.
A 25 cent classified ad in a Seattle paper changed Henry Phipps’s life, turning an office boy into a partner after a firm in iron spikes answered his “Situation Wanted” notice. The item touts the power of small ads to connect job seekers with employers and spark big opportunities.
Fragmentary OCR text references real estate dealers and an American Bank, with scattered names and a Pacific building address. No clear event or outcome is readable. Tentative mentions of Coleman, Oriental, and Tinder Inc appear without context. The piece lacks coherent detail to summarize a specific story.
A fragmented local report notes a property sale and bargain items observed near a corner. It mentions gear, security, and time considerations, with references to agreements and potential viewers or buyers.
The fragmentary text mentions prices and items linked to a street scene near Green Lane and a location described as Revenne park. It lists names and partial phrases like Colman Puthte and NIPLARN CO with references to shops or stalls and a cheque from Washington. The readable material is highly garbled and lacks a clear event.
An old classified style notice describes a property sale with a down payment option and potential rent credits. It references Rainier Narach free tour, various ground views, and nearby towns including Washington and Portland areas, with prices and terms loosely sketched.
Fragmentary notice hints at local business or auction activity in Hiawatha with unclear details. Names or dates are unreadable, but the reference points to a public observance or sale.
The dispute grows between Mayor Moore and the city council over legality of claims and the council's right to review vetoes. Chief Cook faces possible removal as the council and mayor clash on fire department leadership and cooperation deteriorates. Handwriting on the wall signals growing hostility and likely council action against the mayor.
Fragmented real estate notes describe properties on Broadway and Thackeray Place near Mervard and Miller avenues with unclear prices and directions. Mentions include Proadwey and Hi h avenues near Mart Lyon, Miller Koearoke, and Trackeray.
A garbled listing describes rental or property notices around Lake Uslen and University vicinity. It mentions tenants or party names like Stewene, Turner, and Lert, with references to monthly payments and property boundaries. The fragment references streets near Harricon and Olive Road and includes an address block for HK. 6 Turner Investment Co. and MB Turner as signatories.
Fragmentary OCR yields a brief Washington note with unclear names and dates. The readable content mentions market values and a dispatch by a writer in Washington, but key details are missing.
Telephone line garble yields a damaged notice about a footpath or lot on Mate Street and March Avenue with unclear terms and directions. No identifiable individuals, organizations, dates, or events are readable.
A chaotic 4th of July notice describes a miniature bomb exploding under Carter’s Dyspepsia Tablets at Bartell's Red Cross Drug Store on Seconday Street. It promotes July 4 sales on Dr Price’s Liver Pills and other items, with discounts at the Red Cross store and adjacent ads for homes, land, and services along the University car line.
A fragmented advertisement for real estate and agricultural goods lists beans onions celery and other produce for sale at a set price. It promotes Southeast Beatties and a property near North Dreey with monthly terms and a contact at Harvard Realty Company.
The association will hold a large celebration tomorrow at Leachi Park to aid sick and disabled members. Wagner's Orchestra will provide music in the Lease pavilion and a dance is featured with evening fireworks planned.
Police report receipt of an electronic message from Mins Jane Nab at the Gibe’ home in Toronto seeking information to locate John McNab a sailor not seen for some time. The note indicates his disappearance and asks for leads to his discovery.
George G. Jeffery once Tivoli San Francisco cart master seeks help from New York police after an earthquake incident. He hints his ex wife may be involved and asks for information.
Executive committee of Alaska Yukon expo delayed decision on adding Pacific to the title. Trustees meet Thursday noon in Chamber of Commerce room to act on the change. The amended official title will be The Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition and filed with Olympia.
Bank clearings for July 3 1906 show an increase of 293,469.29 over the same date last year. The report contrasts the two years to reflect the growth in monetary activity on the holiday date.
Andrew Enquiet at 2002 Boren Ave and Piret Ave visited a bar and left his watch as security for drinks. He cannot recall where he left it after leaving the bar. He reported the loss to police, who have a record of the watch.
Frank L. Merrick of the publicity bureau of the exposition receives a handsome medal from the St Louis World's Fair management for efficient service with the press during the fair.
Citizens living near the university will host a banquet for the trustees of the Alaska-Y exposition Friday evening at the university dormitory.
Richmond Burnett company recently purchased 20 acres on Mercer Island for 4208 dollars in a Mercer Island deal. The transaction highlights ongoing land acquisitions in the island region.
The Richmond Burnett company sold the north 40 feet of lot 3, block 8 on Terry Avenue to E M Farrier for A Mason. The property features a modern dwelling.
R. V. Jones plans a modern family hotel on Pike corner of Terryay. Architects are drafting plans and construction is set to begin soon. Estimated cost runs around a sizable amount.
Will Wall, a Swedish laborer, was picked up this morning in front of the Lowman building in a drunken condition and taken to police headquarters. He showed evidence of having been doped and could not provide his name when first approached by officers.
At Piper and Taft's 1024-26 av the store tempts with rock bottom prices and a night display of fireworks and happiness aimed at attracting families to browse the seasonal sale and toys for children.
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