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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1905
Page
6
A brisk note notes a bargain close by within about a minute’s walk to the Interurban rail line, describing it as a favorable first close and tempting price. It emphasizes proximity and quick access for potential buyers.
Real estate notes describe bottom land on the Cedar river with a railroad along one line, 3 miles from Renton. Improvements include cleared acres, a farmhouse, barn, bearing orchard, cows, horses, farming implements, water, and chicken houses. Also listed are acres near O’Brien station, a new dwelling, and other farms with water, orchards, and clear land. Government land and Fremont property in Seattle area are referenced with house fittings and terms.
An advertisement touts a patented rubber device claimed to always deliver full masculine power. It is marketed as pocket sized and lifetime lasting, with physicians said to endorse it. The text promotes free delivery to any address and a mail-order offer from a Seattle area company.
A Seattle woman seeking a western husband writes Mayor Ballinger asking for help in finding a Newark widow a marriage partner. She praises his past romantic successes and asserts she is a businesswoman capable of navigating marriage laws, though she has not disclosed her name.
St Petersburg dispatch by Douglas Story notes a split in Russian policy with M Witte and foreign minister lamenting war while grand dukes push peace. Riots and military reverses in Manchuria pressure Moscow to seek a quick settlement, with Witte pressing for terms favorable to ending the conflict.
In Sacramento on March 3 the assembly approved anti race track gambling and anti prizefight legislation. The acts prohibit selling or betting on horses with fines from 100 to 500 dollars and up to six months imprisonment. Also notes Cushman’s success on a bill transferring Point Des finance park to Ta.
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