This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1905
Page
8
A large shipment of Lace Curtain Stretchers arrives from the Chicago Curtain Stretcher Co. The sale offers deep discounts for bulk orders, with special prices valid to tomorrow night for No 1 No 4 and No 7 stretchers, including dealers and out of town orders postmarked by deadline.
Shriners in Tacoma faced a tainted return trip after a Seattle meeting as Interurban management demanded extra fees for a special post meeting train. Members faulted the electric railway for a costly hold up while some chose to risk missing the train rather than pay the surcharge.
Assistant prosecutor John Whitham wins the first round in a civil action against the C B and Q Ry over unstated rights. Judge Albertson rules the company is responsible and designates a resident agent, with penalties of 250 dollars for noncompliance. The piece also notes service questions and changes in state health staffing and sanitation roles.
High grade stock of men's and boy clothing and furnishings, unused since leaving factory, sold to high bidder for cash. Must be taken quickly. Address Postoffice Box 455 Seattle. Fifty feet inch cotton garden hose with couplings and nozzle fully guaranteed. $4.25 Rubber Store 714 Ist Ave.
Travelers can choose routes on the Denver Rio Grande system offering scenic views. The Silverton to Ouray Rainbow Route via Ouray is one option, with a return through the Black Canyon of Gunnison and Marshall Pass. A second path follows the Rio Grande Southern from Ridgway to Silverton and Ouray, substituting parts of the Silverton Ouray trip.
Fifteen years of low prices at Bon Marche Nordhoff features 3 to 7 year Buster Brown and Eton Blouse suits in gray tones, early spring styles in galatea pique and duck fabrics, boys waists and blouses at 40 cents, young men’s wool suits at 6.49, men’s wool pants at 1.50, and Seashore Buster Brown outfits for 2 to 7 years with trim coats and stylish pants.
A local department store advertises a 15th anniversary sale on summer dress cottons with numerous fabrics and sale prices. Items include Mercerized Foulards, Silk Figured Shantunge, Berpolene prints, French Organdies, Sale Boucle, Bungalow Stripes, Silk Dotted Mulls, Jacquard Stripes, Dimitries, and children’s prints, each labeled with regular values and anniversary sale prices. The notice emphasizes bright colors, fast-dyed fabrics, and party or parade–worthy gowns, with multiple yardage variants and price points aimed at volume buyers.
The Portland fair celebrates progress with the leading contest. Each 10 cent purchase earns one vote to be distributed at a Main Fion presentation of pure slips. The contest organizers push extra efforts as time grows shorter with days longer.
Fine India lawn waist garments in white and black with Mercer trim are showcased for an Anniversary price of 98 cents, offering stronger durability and a wider assortment than other stores. The statement highlights lower cost at 31.25 relative to competitors and emphasizes elegant trimming and long wear.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.