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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
6
Advertising policy outlines rates for consecutive days and lines, minimum ad charge, and space charging. Ballard Agency contact details and Main Office addresses are listed, with a disclaimer on accuracy and responsibility for telephone submissions.
Notice from the New York Harness Co stockholders meeting to be held in Washington, April 14, 1904, at the city office. Directors order the meeting to consider the stock and any legal business. Secretary Ray W. Jamison records the date and purpose.
An assortment of advertised properties shows five to eight acre tracts and single lots offered at rates from about 1 26 to 14 down with monthly payments. Several entries promote nearby water views, good roads, and modest terms aimed at budget buyers.
The listing describes land parcels with 616,500 acres and water from an artesian well. A $1.00 per acre water duty applies with a new ditch and seepage noted. Properties appear under Century Realty Co at 3015 Alaska Building.
Ten-acre tracts on corn land in Urehard district offer prime elder bottom soil for farming. Only eight tracts remain, priced at $200 each. Interested parties should call Cory Terrie Hoom at a Washington Building.
A real estate pitch touts Yakima Valley farming land with prices from $18 per acre to several thousand dollars per acre, promising easy sale to “one core” and urging quick decision. It warns of dangers like local schemes and lists several misstatements about government canals and returns, urging readers to obtain the firm’s booklet for details.
Local notice advertises a future event with a plan to use Fauntieroy Park car service and Cetewoed Hratiosn Agente for access to the Washington Blog area. The message emphasizes affordable fares and new heat lots in West Beatile Water Byetem Now.
Readable fragments point to a real estate note about quarter acre tracts in a city area, with possible directions and street references including Columbia Street and nearby landmarks. Details are incomplete but indicate a local property listing or open area for buyers.
Classified ad describes multiple properties for sale including 1 acre tracts and a 6 room house near a river. Payment terms include cash and monthly installments, with prices ranging from around 14 to 19 thousand dollars. Also mentions possible exchange for a heavy team and harness.
Offer of cleared choice level lots in Spanaway with few remaining. Payment options include down payment and balance like rent. Contact the office at 8 to 16 M and 12066 Po TM for transportation funds. Open this evening until 6. NATIONAL LAND O. Pioneer Main 1994.
Oliver T. Erickson of Seattle writes in support of taxing land values, recounting how city assessments and charges for grading streets and sewer improvements pushed him to build on half of a vacant parcel. He notes land value increases entice development and cites a six hundred fifty dollar charge as proof.
Washington dispatch notes Mrs Reed Smoot wife of the Mormon senator resumes public social life after two years of retirement. Her graceful return follows Senator Smoot’s rising influence in the Senate and re election prospects. The article praises her polish and independence amid the political spotlight.
Take boats at Pier 2 for ten daily round trips at sixty cents per ride. This terse notice outlines frequent ferry service to view battleships and enjoy a quick excursion.
Local land notices describe parcels near Ta coma with access from Green Lake to Reattle bageess canter. The text outlines farming options for raising chickens and berries, moving goods to town, and the potential to cover costs with produce.
Reports from Chilapa say the city of 15000 population was destroyed by a massive earthquake and ensuing fires. Physicians and supplies were rushed by special train to the unfated city as wire communication remains cut off. couriers dispatched.
Mrs John A T Hull wife of the Iowa congressman denounces Eastern society women's sympathy campaign for Western farmers wives. She says farmers wives in Iowa are self sufficient and comfortable while Eastern women lack such perspective and cannot make the same claim.
Funeral services are scheduled or held for several residents. Helle Stuart Brewer will be buried at Mount Pleasant cemetery after a Sunday service at the Presbyterian church. Dora Lynn Nelson held a morning service at Whitterworths Sons chapel with burial at Mount Pleasant. Mrs John F Byrnes buried at Calvary cemetery after a Sacred Heart church service. Lizzie H McCann laid to rest at Mount Pleasant following a 2 pm service at Henney-Watson parlors. Elizabeth Callendar’s service occurred this afternoon at Henney Watson parlors with interment at Lake View. Raymond F Stevn’s service set from his residence Sunday afternoon at 2:30.
Congressmen Heflin of Alabama and Ellerbe rode to a temperance lecture when Heflin shot a Negro, Thomas Lamby, and wounded Thomas McCreary, a New York horse trainer, in a fatal struggle over a whisky bottle. Lamby is in critical condition and Heflin was briefly detained before posting bail.
In Spruce Creek Atlin district Alaska two miners W Allfott and A St G Bowley were entombed by a sudden cavern during drift mining. Anderson escaped to notify rescuers who faced repeated collapses delaying effort. By Thursday afternoon rescuers recovered portions of Alliott and the fate of the others remained unresolved.
London society ponders whether American women like Consuelo Vanderbilt and Helen Zimmerman are aligning with socialism. Rumors link the Duchess of Marlborough and the Duchess of Manchester to the Social Democratic Federation through the Countess of Warwick while both study working class conditions in London's East End.
Rev A L Crim of Ballard Christian Church will deliver a temperance address tomorrow at 3 p m at University M E Church. The theme is The Nation's Triangle Home Church and State. The meeting will be a union gathering of all University churches.
Arlington noted comedian will deliver a sermon at Mont Baptist Church this evening. The event schedules a likely audience from local community groups and church members.
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