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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
6
The notice discusses standards for classified ads titled Situations Wanted and explains pricing for short ad copy. It notes that errors may occur in tele advertised notices and outlines how extra space affects word counts and rates.
Help wanted classified notices state pricing per word with a one cent rate and a minimum charge. When charged to an account the actual number of lines determines the count. Seven insertions cost the price of six if payment is in cash. All cap lines or fractions are counted as two lines.
The notice states classification cannot be completed after 12 o'clock daily. It directs staff to finish evaluations by noon and no later. The rule affects processing times and daily workflow for submissions and approvals.
Fragmentary notices list marriage license applicants including Johan Langse aged 27 and Fercha Folchak aged 18 from Tacoma, plus various other individuals with ages and addresses. Timetable details for departures and arrivals at King Street Station Information Bureau appear interwoven with the license items.
Listings of multiple July and June birth and death notices for families including Mobb Drew Ben McCoy Fran Horner and others. Funeral services announced for Cora Horner A Hellstrom Lee Brows and more with burial plans Mount Pleasant and Lake View cemeteries. Funeral directors Butterworth Bonz and Wiet Undertaking Co listed with contact details.
Fragmented ad copy describes buye bupe parcels near Penemere av and Alaska Putiddon CMICKEN RANCHERS offering tracts north of the city for chicken ranches. Mentions level ground near car line, cultivation, fences, orchards, varying prices and terms, with Seattle survey reference and marine view potential.
Century Realty Co lists orchard land in Yakima Valley with mention of five acres for independence and a small country home option. The ad notes a four room cottage on one-half acre near schools, with price around 600 and terms $100 cash plus $15 monthly. Local contact G. H. Nichole and others appear in the listing.
Bremerton Heights boasts the cheapest homes with millions invested in the view. Offers include large lots and tracts from $56 and up, terms at $2 monthly. Developers claim large profits within a year and promote limited supply near the Navy Yard.
A well built double constructed new cottage with rooms, cement basement, piped for furnace and fireplace, large porch and fine view in University residence district. Price 2000 dollars with small down payment and monthly balance arranged through A W Co Bowen J Mock Main 606 1084.
Brief notices describe two rental cottages with terms. One listing for a small room cottage with a 1,276 price, 160 down and 16 monthly payments, plus water and insurance paid for three years. Another listing offers a new broom cottage with concrete basement, 91,000 down, balance within three years, near Fremont Park at 66th and Phinney.
Fragmented notice details a free excursion to a Colman deck area with bathing and fetes. It mentions a price of 24.08 dollars and a call for free water, with reference to a Sentinel and Bundey on a Geed Survicy line.
Hearst's reply to Gompers on dropping the Independence party and backing Democrats sparked heated AFL discussion in Washington. He said he opposes a united Democratic front, favors a new party centered on citizenship and producing-class interests, and criticizes “empty professions” of democracy.
H. Sumner a Ravenna Park grocer begins active Republican canvass for the 42nd district representative seat. He has seven years of local business and broad support including the Anti-Saloon League backing this candidacy.
More than 1000 Elks and their families joined a joint Seattle lodge No.2 gathering at Wildwood Park on Lake Washington. The day featured a kangaroo court in the forenoon led by George H. Clementeau and an afternoon session headed by Maverick Terrell with plenty of humor and excitement.
Prospects for a large salmon pack in Alaska look bright this year after a previous season valued at about 98.8 million dollars. Steerer Tora reported crews north and west of Seward gearing up as the fleet returns from the north Pacific. Inland cannery operations and the Seward plant plan extended hours as the season opens.
Overnight entries list at Meadows include six races for three year olds and up, with fields such as Silver Wedding Hello of Iroquois Mine Mazzoni Harmakie and Pal. Staged events cover one mile, six furlongs, and a combined selling stakes with values from 500 to 1500 dollars and apprentice allowances.
State editors meet in Vancouver while Rogua passers operate in the northwest. Secretary P. C. Kauffman warns bankers of the Washington Bankers association. Buckeye crews run heavy near Fellingham as catches set records. Admiral Barwell to haul down his flag at Puget Sound Navy yard tomorrow. Shingle mill firms in Everett form a holding company. Five saloons limited at Index.
Paris July 17 Princess de Sagan formerly Anna Gould has offered Chateau Marias for sale at 250000 dollars. She plans to sell her other French holdings to raise funds and may buy all or part of the ancestral estate of Prince Helle de Sagan on the German frontier.
New York stock and freight markets show mixed movement with gains in some groups and declines in others. Reports indicate foreign trade down ten percent last fiscal year and copper trade improving, while steel and railroad sectors show modest gains and varied debt actions across institutions.
A fragmentary colonial era report describes the British Commons considering charges and the shifting state of affairs between England and Japan. It notes rising tensions with Korea and hints at forming joint policies to protect commercial interests amid ongoing trade complaints.
A fragmented notice reports Dr. Matthews of the Fi erlan church and a cowboy evangelist planning a joint debate on woman suffrage. The text cites a call for state legislators to stump against it and mentions a Saturday night meeting.
J. J. Higgins secretary of the Seattle Retail Grocers Association urges lawmakers to pass a bill addressing wives liability and debt responsibilities. The steamship Spokane chartered for a Bar Association cruise around the Sound sails Saturday, August 29, with a subsequent evening event promised.
The Public Market lists apricots by basket and peaches at 15 cents per crate with currants at 15 cents. Numerous produce items are priced by the bunch or per pound, including tomatoes, celery, onions, cabbage, lettuce, apples, oranges, grapes, potatoes, carrots, and onions. Meat specials feature mutton, porterhouse and round shoulder cuts with varying per-pound prices.
The article notes Dr. McGregor, a dentist, has resumed practice at 603 American Bank Building. It lists various financial figures and market terms alongside the notice, reflecting a broad page containing bids and options data.
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