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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1906
Page
6
Classified items advertise loans from THE LOAN COMPANY and financial services, plus Meadow Dale area property showings by Glettenoren and Arnel, with land listings near Wailmout and Charlim. Listings mention watches jewelry, low interest loans, and multiple acre tracts within commuting distance.
An auction style notice advertises property and betting odds with prices and terms. It invites buyers to visit the office to review full letters and terms and lists lots for sale near the fairgrounds with monthly payments and corner locations.
Classified notices advertise Alaska and Washington land holdings from ACME Investment Co and others. Listings claim waterfront plots near rail, with varied sizes from 16 to 205 acres, some cleared, some improved, prices quoted per acre and offering small down payments or low monthly terms. Local offices invite readers to obtain plats and details.
Multiple listings describe 74 acres near choke water with improved facilities and water access, a 4 room house, outbuildings, gardens, and terms around 1000. Offers include Magnolia Bluff lots near rail lines and canal lots near factories, with cash and monthly terms. Also advertised lakefront and university area cottages with payments and location details. Prices and terms vary, urging quick action.
Fragmented notice describes a property near Kent with a cleared eight acre farm, house, barn, and canal water access. Mentions Robert Maltry and a sale price around 2000 per acre, with a water front option and acreage breakdown. Includes references to a stock and price adjustment and a bid context.
A 26 cent vested "Situation Wanted" ad changed Henry Kippe's life. A firm seeking intron spikes answered, he rose from office boy to bookkeeper and then partner. The Star ad cost only a few pennies and sparked a major business opportunity in Beattie.
Auction listing describes parcels near Beacon Hill and Lake Washington with views of the sound. Terms require cash payment, balance due after sale, and potential development of a chicken ranch or residential use. Proximity to town and water access are emphasized for a desirable site.
A damaged OCR record lists assorted names, places, and addresses with fragmented phrases. It references venues, streets, and possible public notices but lacks clear actions or deadlines for a coherent summary.
London reports W. J. Bryan decided not to visit Ambassador Heid's country house and instead returns to the city. He plans to call upon Bir Hy Campbell Bannerman, C. A. Pearson publisher, who will host a dinner for Mr and Mrs Bryan that evening.
Raspberries arrived plentifully with prices dropping from 2.26 to 1.25. New apples appeared at 2.25. Strawberries shift to higher grades 2.25 to 4.46. Potatoes and other produce priced per ton or per crate with a mix of regional and commodity names.
The Minnesota Grocery company has rapidly expanded in Beattie from a small store two years ago to a stock valued at 15 600 dollars. Proprietor Mr Smith, an Austrian by birth, reports a 1000 percent sales rise since the Golden Gate disaster and notes a Cadillac delivery wagon to meet growing demand. The store now offers Italian French and Greek olives cheeses and a full line of groceries fruits and candies from its own factory.
The city sets sprinkling times for the morning district from 6 am to 9 am and the evening district from 6 pm to 9 pm. The morning district covers areas north and west of Pike and Weetlake boulevard to Lake Union including Denny hill and Queen Anne hill. The evening district includes the business section and several named hills and districts as described.
Preliminary enforcement of new sprinkling rules has partial restored depleted city water supply. Queen Anne and Capitol hill districts now share one high service standpipe, allowing pumps to increase flow. The board of public works enacted the regulations under charter authority, replacing prior council ordinances. Suburbs like Beattie warn against sprinkling. violators risk water cutoff and service suspension.
City Engineer Thomson will submit a preliminary report on municipal street railway plans to the city council next Monday night July 16. Councilman Crichton announced the timetable after a finance committee meeting, with Thomson devoting seven days to finalize data before reading in council.
John Farson a Chicago banker and promoter sleeps on his roof garden in Oak Park with his wife, turning the outdoor space into a fashionable retreat. He says sleeping outdoors improves health by boosting oxygen and reducing indoor germs, advocating a lifestyle of tents, outdoor living, and sun exposure.
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