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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1906
Page
5
The Star-Main 1060 notices show classified ads with one cent a word rates and seven word lines. Ads require cash in advance and the agency contact is 321 Ballard Ave, Opm City.
A small invest of 26 cents in a "Situation Wanted" ad led Henry Phipps to a fortune through an iron firm. The Star listing in Seattle connected him with opportunities, fueling a rise from office boy to partner as he pursued work in Rainier Beach and nearby areas.
Old classified notice lists multiple land tracts and farms for sale or rent. Entries name landowners, acres, locations near Lake Washington and Washington state areas, with prices in cash terms and terms offered. Some ads mention improvements, houses, or fences and request inquiries at the office.
Fragmentary OCR shows waterfront lot descriptions with acreages and beach access. Mentions include a building tract near a harbor, references to a mighty estate, and price figures like 18 990 and Alaska address hints. No clear buyer or seller identifiers due to text garble.
Fragmentary text mentions city, business center, price per month, interurban lines, and transit details with vague names and numbers. Likely a historical urban notice with transportation and listing fragments rather than a full report.
A garbled OCR snippet references a brief event at Mirlaen with unclear participants and a hastily interrupted outcome. No specific names, locations, or dates are readable to anchor facts.
An OCR fragment notes a real estate item involving Harvard Realty and a property on a named avenue. The brief indicates a construction or property improvement plan overseen by Beco or related parties with local involvement and a booster tone. The readable text outlines a development proposal and developer names.
Fragmentary notice describes land addition at a corner near Pine street and Chotee acre tract, mentioning buyers Grieve Laie Alee and hopes for a large sale. It notes room for a house and mentions firms Bred Cox and Quigley and the Ameika Wing Win Ave Hargain Street.
Fragmented notice describes a sale of a cottage in rear and adjacent parcels along Tenth Avenue near East Lynn. Location details reference Newton and Howe streets with a demand for immediate cash. Public auction by Washburn & Thorn.
Fragmentary text appears to describe Pacific City properties, a market or builder references, and street names. The legible items mention a beach area, parcels of land, and a potential sale or ownership details, but key facts are unreadable due to damage.
Vague OCR fragment references an estate firm Welter Pate and a realty matter. Details unclear but implies a property related action or notice from a realty company.
The notice describes rental space and a nearby acre plot for lease with monthly terms. It mentions a brick street frontage and a car line nearby, with rates in the mid range and details about accommodations and proximity to utilities.
Fragmented notice lists a Walker Hide address and Ind Avenue in a consumer caution. No clear action or deadline is visible, leaving readers with incomplete information on the sale or inquiry.
Sparse OCR reads indicate a notice about Wheeler arranging a meeting location to discuss prices. The fragment hints at a setup for discussing terms or transports but details are unclear.
Fragmentary notice references land parcels near Lake Front and riparian rights. Mentions Rainier Reach, Sturtevant at Reston Klerk, and a court case Beard versus Pia et al with uncertain details awaiting resolution.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a new room house near a Bose area within walking distance and minutes from Et ty. includes a cash outlay and references to Nichold Union Bm. The text is incomplete and unclear about exact address or entities.
Vernet tote to Gress Labs promotes a purchasing offer with monthly payments of eight dollars, specifying a price of six zero eight dollars and suggesting affordable terms for buyers.
In Portland a new wage scale is proposed for street car workers with raises of 23 to 27 cents over years, tied to a dispute with the NORE union. Vice President Fuller argues the plan raises pay, while authorities report arrests of J. W. Burke and Pat Sullivan for alleged violations of shop closing orders, released on recognizance.
A satchel believed to belong to Thomas Heagen of the phone company was found on the Pioneer Boat Sunday morning. The grip contained a sharp knife and other items. it was brought to Victoria for identification and a search for owners continues.
Classified notice offers farm and riverfront acreage from 10 to 15 acres with deep river frontage. Prices listed near 9000 to 90000 cash and easy terms. Mentions shelters, framing, and old homes. contact Dilley Chandler Co. at Pacific Block for details.
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