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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
6
The Star outlines classified ad rates and policies covering situations wanted, help wanted, and general classified ads. It notes that accuracy cannot be guaranteed and advert placement is based on word counts with a one cent per word rate and minimum charge.
Classified fragment lists Ballard Agency contact information. It notes P H Mullen at 321 Ballard Avenue opposite City Hall and the Main Office on Seventh Avenue between Union and University with phone numbers Ballard 806 and Main 1060.
A reader is advised not to trust printed train times and to call Sunset Station information at Main 2740 for accurate departure and arrival details.
A fragmented listing of marriage licenses and notices appears with names such as Juitue Mytie and Virginia Kate Peaann, plus addresses in Seattle and Stanwood. The section also advertises a sale of ranges and mountain property along with terms, urging readers to contact West Beattie for details.
A historical ad touts cheap land near a new town on the Columbia. It claims easy terms, irrigation lands, proximity to a city and electric interurban lines, with names and addresses promoting land sales and development.
The document outlines payment terms for securing lots with a down payment and installments. It references a price of $269 and multiple balance installments due by a specified date. The text mentions a 6 percent rate and official authority but is garbled with unclear names and locations.
The notice outlines market prices for onions garlic cabbage potatoes and other vegetables with quantities and dates. It mentions butter mutton and various cuts along with general market items and livestock offerings.
A fragment lists purchase prices for poultry including hens at 266 per war, broilers at 16-206 per pound, ducks, and dressed-veal at 4-4 per pound. It also mentions mutton, veal, and miscellaneous items such as strawberries, cabbages, lettuce, and potatoes with crate and ton pricing.
A noisy crowd gathers as Bremerton eyes a massive land sale near the Navy Yard. Officials tout millions in spending and new homes via monthly payments, with plots up to 166 acres and waterward terms. City offices in Seattle and Bremerton coordinate the project.
The town on the Colambile river south bank in the fruit belt near Hastert Weehington grows as a wheat shipping point. It links to the Wheat belt of Central Kitchitat County with 4,000 feet of sidetracks and plans for stockyards and lumber shipments on the river divide.
Manila reports indicate growing certainty among Americans Wakeley and Everett were killed by wild tribes near Bais Negros. Officials say search for the bodies proceeds as inquiry into the murder tightens.
The Central Labor union reports no major issues at its regular meeting held last night at the Labor temple. Trade conditions show improvement with members maintaining steady work as Cedar Hapida reports new building work supporting union in construction. The Montana State Labor body plans a session next month on employer liability and labor injunctions as the International Teamsters Convention approaches in Detroit.
The article notes Spokane Portland and Beattie rail line activity and a Columbia River lock system under construction to enable direct Pacific water transport. It highlights business openings for ranchers and mentions over a million dollars in grain, beef, and mutton from the town annually, suggesting favorable freight and shipping prospects.
North Bank Land Company and University Beattie promote irrigated Canadian Pacific lands in Alberta described as sunny, winter wheel country. Land priced from 15 to 25 per acre with a booklet available. Transportation to the area offered at less than half fare.
Local listing shows a prospective buyer, identified as the Owner in Washington, intends to spend 600 for a slow cottage at Helmont area blocks away. Contact 639 Ww by phone to arrange details.
Local Montana interests led by John D Ryan and John G Daly Trust chair move to take control of a multi million dollar portfolio centering on the Montana road and Great Falls power ventures. Drafts plan to consolidate power assets across the region remain under review. A separate note mentions a June New York conference on a treaty and a Berkeley relocation for G L Tufts after lead roles in Portland area operations.
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