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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1905
Page
6
Property ads describe several acreages and homes near Ballard with prices and terms. Listings mention a 6 acre waterfront tract on Puget Sound, a 4 acre farm with outbuildings, and various houses near interurban lines. Advertisers include TWOROGER & CO and 16 Jefferson Place, with prices around 1500 dollars or more and terms offered.
A scan of classified items describes multiple Green Lake area houses and lots for sale or rent, near car lines and lakeside views. It mentions modern cottages, 4-room houses, and lots with fruit trees, plus nearby amenities and agent offices in Seattle area blocks and storefronts.
A wide variety of produce arrives on Friday with notable prices. Young tomato plants two dozen for 26 cents, Honolulu bananas $2.75 per bunch, New White River potatoes 2 cents, fancy apples $2 per box, and Kennewickberries 60 crates sold within half an hour. Many items such as green string beans 16 cents per pound and diverse fruits and vegetables plus meats and dairy are listed with per unit prices. Also noted is a long list of cereal, flour, and household staples with varied prices and several local suppliers.
Fragmentary text mentions Wing and Guion Inc and Bailey Build with phone references. No clear event date or location detected. cannot determine a complete news item from readable content.
The Pacific Coast Steamship Company must pay Alaska Steamship Company 4640 in salvage for towing Cottage City from Queen Charlotte Sound to Seattle in October 1901. Judge Hanford awarded the sum with 30 percent shared among crew including the master 600 and officers 200 each, others 100 or 50 or 25.
A startling advertisement claims a scientific discovery by John A. Smith of Milwaukee Wisconsin curing rheumatism with Gloria Tonic. It promises free trial packages to all sufferers and cites endorsements from doctors, officials, and prominent figures to persuade immediate writing for the remedy and a free book.
The report lists farm feed and grain prices including barley, oats, timothy hay, and dairy chop feed with per ton rates. It also covers New York and Chicago stock quotations for wheat corn and major equities, plus Associated commodity prices and broker notes.
United States Marshal Hopkins confirms the resignation of Warden Miller of McNeill’s Island to take effect June 1. Deputy Warden Holligan will be appointed in his place. Storm in Owen County reportedly kills several in Louisville area. Advertisement notes new spring shirts neckwear hosiery from Brooks & Co.
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