Want Ads Rates And Contact Details
Classified notice outlines insertion charges for want ads including ten cents per line, seven words per line, three times, one cent per word, and monthly rates of six cents per advertising column per day.
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
6
Classified notice outlines insertion charges for want ads including ten cents per line, seven words per line, three times, one cent per word, and monthly rates of six cents per advertising column per day.
An unclear OCR fragment describes a real estate or property listing near Seattle. It mentions profits, a $2,000 amount, a $900 figure, terms of payment, a five year payoff, 7 percent, and a buyer named B. Adam.
Prominent advertisements tout Parkland as a free excursion destination with varied real estate options. Offers include acre tracts, half-acre parcels, cottages, and lake views with terms and down payments. Navy Yard employment ads push for workers, while property listings span small lots, modern homes, and coastal or lakefront sites.
The page lists loan companies including BTAN LOAN CO and NATIONAL BANK OF NEW YORK offering salary loans with security free terms. It also promotes real estate opportunities in the Yakima Valley with fruit land values and farm yields, urging readers to buy tracts and invest for returns, plus housing rental and sale notices.
Fragmented notice describes land sale near Lincoln Beach with 29 acres, 64 miles from a reference point, listing owner 61 25a Pets after 6, cash price 675 monthly, improvements for irrigation and water quality. Also mentions water, fruit trees, and tract features near Continental Road with volcanic soil.
A fragmented notice reports Esther Mitchell remains unchanged amid a homicide investigation. The text references a Holy Roller convert and mentions a brother named George, with unclear real estate context in the fragment.
Real estate notice for land parcels at eight cents per acre with options to purchase up to ten acres. Description mentions a five acre tract on Laver street and near a post five location. Advertises terms and location details for buyers, urging inquiry at the building labeled Alaska building.
A notice from Gatewood announces a property action involving a committee, with parties to appear at the hearing and a sale set by the authorities. The wording is garbled but indicates official action related to property.
A fragmented account describes a government backed land development near Charlestown, promising creation of many jobs and new facilities. It mentions Navy involvement, a large tract called the Main Ges area, and a proposed 4 year program with hundred plus workers.
A mixed local classified ad listing tote prices and property rentals. Includes multiple lot prices in Alaska and Tacoma area travel notes, rental offers for rooms and cottages, and contact cues for MM Marston and Main 1904. Also notes monthly rental rates and a coastal travel excursion at 10 AM and 12:66 PM with a Prospect of value.
Reports from Atellacoom hospital indicate Mine Mitchell remains in the same mental condition. Supreme Court rulings prevent total removal to another state. Observers say any attempt to move her to Oregon is a step toward release from custody, with Olympia officials denying Oregon custody demands.
The local post office may discontinue its special messenger service. Complaints about sending youths with special delivery letters into doubtful suburban districts have reached authorities. Postmaster general approval could end this branch. locally only older boys have been deployed in risky routes, with no clear advantages.
Thomas Latimer 40, member of the Cooke and Walters union, collapsed and died of heart disease while pitching bay at the Pike Street dock early today. Little is known about him at the scene. The body is at Bonney Watson's funeral home.
J Castile a laborer claims his goods were stolen and reports to police that he lost 25 dollars at the Downing Exchange saloon after delivering his mail order item.
A smart street suit in elephant gray serge with white piping outlines the seam and edges, designed for moderate cost. The matching hat is a gracefully spreading gray felt trim with coque feathers in subdued peacock colors.
Arrangements by the Chamber of Commerce aim for a practical welcome for American sailors. The plan avoids parades and expensive seating, seeking sailors preferences with Navy approval. If granted, a Sound naval parade may occur with Admiral Dewey reviewing the fleet.
Five Chinese arrested on Washington Street Saturday night for gambling pleaded guilty in police court yesterday afternoon and were fined 25 dollars each. Jim Gee the proprietor was fined 50 dollars. Twelve of the men were released.
Senator Piles asked Secretary Metcalf for the Atlantic fleet to anchor briefly in each Puget Sound port on arrival from the south and to hurry the Washington to Puget Sound so the state can honor the vessel. The Navy approved the latter request and a definite date will be set soon.
Fred Eckler a 7 year old waiter shot Floyd Bedell a chemist for Miles Medical and fatally wounded patient Richard Parker in the Miles Medical offices at Geary and Fillmore. He surrendered at the central police station after a citywide manhunt claiming motives tied to Dr B J Lee and H Miles and a supposed cure.
Charges have been preferred by Rev George A Cooke pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church in London against Rev Dr J H Day chancellor of Syracuse University for defaming President Roosevelt. The case was presented to Rev Dr P M Watters presiding elder of the New York church to which Chancellor Day is attached.
Officers found W. H. Kenney unconscious and bloodied at the Alaska Commercial hotel early this morning. His jaw was broken and his head bore cuts from heavy blows. Kenney was taken to Wayside Hospital after ambulances were called. he recovered enough to relate the assault details.
Elmira Belle Lumamiey, 17, an orphan, died after seeking death for reunion with a loved one. Her employer Mrs Hertha Geissler found her, the body cold and asleep. Her mother resides at Gallipolis Home for Epileptics and her father in City Infirmary. The article notes prior tragedy and lack of parental affection.
Miss Ethel Hanold, 137 Thirty-fifth Ave, was attacked by a holdup man as she left a car Thursday night. He grabbed her purse from behind and tightened his grip on her throat. A scuffle ensued with Miss Hanold defending herself and signaling for help as she struggled to drop the thief and retain her property. Police were alerted.
The Mayflower, President Roosevelt's yacht carrying Mrs. Roosevelt and party, ran aground near Thimble Shoal light at 10 last night. Three tugs under Lieut Commander Carl Vogel attempt to refloat her while the ship remains near Old Point Comfort. The vessel is expected to proceed to a late target practice before sailing to Mexico and then to Vicksburg.
The Alumni track team edged the University of Washington squad 45 to 40 in points at the UW gym. Freshman Green stunned by winning the digard dash with a 4:04 time while Rex Smith, Brackett, Sterling Hill and Dave Grant starred in hurdles and high jump events.
A government forester presents a free talk on forests titled Our under the Federated male ministry March 10 at the local M C A hall. The event aims to explain forest management and conservation to residents.
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