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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1911
Page
7
A Creek Alaska pioneer Charles Dankert popularizes an auto sled that uses an endless chain of cleats on auto wheels and a new steering setup. The device, built to tow sled loads rather than bear heavy weight, aims to glide over the snow without sinking.
Dr. M. T. Stevens of the health department touts inexpensive fly control using a code tar by product liquid in sprayers costing about 0 cents, with fly paper powder and interior sprays also recommended. He urges immediate adoption to reduce flies outside the home and improve health.
Violet Higbee an 11 year old daughter of A V Higbee left home Monday night with 50 cents and no hat then returned yesterday afternoon after sleeping all night on a lumber pile near her home. She hid in the woodshed until hunger and weariness passed. She vows she will not run away again.
An advertisement page touts the Washington Oxygenator with claimed cures for pneumonia fever liver kidney and various ailments. It markets “Makeover” services, midwifery, matrimonial notices, and job classifieds amid a mix of sensational health claims and local business notices.
Local records show Corinne Simpson aged 102 24 has acquired farmland and acreage on Main Island from American Bankenee. The deal outlines ownership of farms and related plots.
Advertisements offer land near Lake Washington with view and water access, units near Lake Forest Park, and multiple parcels in Seattle area. Terms include low down payments, monthly installments, and nearby amenities like rail, markets, and schools. Listings from OL Hanson & Co, Chas B Adams, and Lifford Land Co promote acres from 0.25 to 6 with price options and water frontage.
Sale advertises 62 acres of prime fruit land in Douglas County on the Columbia River. Subirrigated and level with good boat service and roads. Abundant neighbors, typical prices cited around 250 per acre with potential sacrifice. Also lists Lake Forest Park and other coastal land options with various terms and near Portland rail access.
Classified listings promote new cottages and bungalows for immediate occupancy with prices from 1,264 dollars and down payments around 100 dollars. Properties include views of Mount Rainier, near Phinney, and Lake Burien tracts with financing options and weekly carlines. Brokers Beattie Evett & Coe, Brett & Co, and George L. Colman advertise real estate, loans, and easy terms through Seattle banks and offices.
The New City and Duvall emerge as key sites for chief stations in the valley with the Great Northern building a large depot signaling faith in a bright future. Duvall features a large school, church, numerous business houses and homes, built rapidly. Development Co. Everett office promotes tours to Duvall each morning and return trips the same day.
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