Classified Ad Rates And Telephoned Inquiries
Want Ads Telephone Them To Us Charge for one insertion one hundred per line seven words to the line three times one cent a word one month sixty per line per day Downtown Agency Kennedy group Co Friday and Cher Ballard Agency P H Mullen 321 Ballarday Opp City Hall Main Office Seventh av between Union and Universality The Star cannot guarantee accuracy or assume responsibility for errors in telephoned advertisements.
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Ycheemgem
Kennedy Gbrug Co
Firatay
Cher
Ballard
P. H. Mullen
Nallarday
City
Union
Universality
For 4 Days Only 2 Acres for $35 Real Estate Sale Now
Yakima area real estate ads offer 2 acres for 35 dollars with timber tracts, partial payment plans, and terms. Several parcels describe near rivers, rail surveys, and nearby towns with monthly installments and cash-down options. Multiple brokers promote acreages near parks, lakes, and urban access with varying prices and terms.
Stockton Star McHale Signs with Boston Americans
James McHale of Stockton, famed center fielder and hitting champion of the California state league, has signed a contract to play with the Boston Americans next season at a large salary. He sat out last year in Portland but was suspended for playing in the California league. Boston’s signing shows the National Commission’s threat to bar California league players from organized baseball may be weakening.
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United Press
Stockton
Cal
James McHale
Bateman
Boston Americans
Medale
Portland
Boston
National Commission
Boy Alive but No Hope for Dean MeIntyre
The unconscious Dean MeIntyre, age 12, son of George MeIntyre of 1290 East Spruce Street, accidentally shot himself yesterday while playing with a 2 calibre rifle. Found by his mother in an upstairs room with a bullet wound in the forehead, doctors say recovery is unlikely and the leaden missile remains embedded.
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Dean MeIntyre
George Melntyre
East Sprucest
Upstaire
Reformist Mia Shaw Rice Campaigns Against Christmas Gifts
Tacoma reader notes that Mia Shaw Rice, a poet and clubwoman with several published volumes, leads a group arguing for radical reform of Christmas gift giving. She and her supporters promote a propaganda against the current tradition of Christmas presents.
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Tacoma
Mia
Carrie V. Shaw Rice
Poetosa
For Sale Near Columbia City on Streetcar Line
Property listing describes 1 400 1-4 acre tracts near Columbia City a short streetcar ride away. Includes improved land with neon and cars nearby, owner selling and listing contact Marion I Phone Main S181 Ind. acreage and rent options noted.
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Dea Moines
Chas Adams
Colman
Balange Basy
Rrk
Columbia City
Oeter
Lmite
Marion I
Unclear fragment hints at city view near mountaine area
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an undestructible view of sound, city and a mount near a car location, with a 12 minute reference. No clear event, person, or organization identified.
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Sound
A Small Investment Weily Made Proves The Way To Riches
An advertisement promises quick wealth with a small investment. It urges quick action to buy now and start prosperity, claiming limited time offers and easy terms. The copy mentions a business center near a car line and urges readers to call for details.
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Charlies
Walt
Real estate listing highlights per month payments and prices
A fragment notes a lot purchase option with monthly payments and a price around 456 dollars. It mentions a district and a fine homesite near a street corner and lists WINSHIP BOR at 800 Cotman Building as a contact.
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Hanson
Pine Street
Winship Bor
Cotman
Throat Slasher of Brooklyn Dies in Disgrace
Howard Maxwell, indicted president of the Borough Hank of Brooklyn, died in a hospital after slashing his throat in a botched suicide. His downfall followed a bank collapse tied to questionable loans and family-related releases. Maxwell faced indictment and ruin as his funds and status evaporated.
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United Press
New York
Howard Maxwell
Hank
Brooklyn
Maxwell
Borough Bank
Timen
Ranough Bank
Penni
Beautiful girl takes her life in Colorado Springs
Jennie Griffith, 18, daughter of Richard Griffith master mechanic of the Colorado Midland railroad, was found dead in her bed early today with a revolver in her hand. Authorities say she was recently jilted by her fiancé.
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United Press
Colorado Springs
Colo
Jennie Griffith
Richard Griffith
Lorado Midland Railroad
Mrs. Todd Has Nothing to Say
Mrs. Ethel Todd, widow of Frank Todd killed by Ralph Steele who later hanged himself, returned from Portland and refused to elaborate. She said she had nothing to add beyond her prior remarks and would not comment on Attorney Abel’s account.
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Mrs. Todd
United Press
Hoquiam
ST Ken
Ethel Todd
Frank Todd
Ralph Steele
Portland
Todd Wald
Abel
Tee
Hold Up the Wrong Man Near Meadows
Gardener John Hoffman, employed by D. Hamm, is accosted by two masked would‑be robbers at 12:30 a.m. They search him, realize he is not Hamm, and flee. A black mask dropped by one robber is with the police.
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John Hoffman
D. Hamm
Southpark
Mr. Hamm
Hoffman
Hamm
Canal Commission Reports Panama Canal Expenditure and Methods
Washington November 27 Nearly fifty million dollars has been spent on the Panama canal in addition to the fifty million paid to the French company, according to the Isthmian Canal Commission annual report. The voluminous document covers work accomplished, canal zone sanitation, and forthcoming engineering feats. It argues government work, not private contracts, is best but acknowledges alleged advantages of contracting remain debated.
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United Press
Washington
Panama Canal
Isthmaian Canal Commission
Tssued
Canal
Unprecedented Panama Work Requires Government Led Projects
The piece argues that the Panama Canal project across dredging, dry excavation, locks and dome, and the railroad demands government led execution. It notes no contractor or union could assemble a capable team and cites contractor failure rates as evidence that continuous government undertakings ensure steadier progress.
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United States
Panama
Isthmus
Chief of Engineers
Panama Canal
Thief Arrested Over Portland Sub-Post Office Robbery
In Oakland last night Frank McPherson a 17 year old youth was arrested on a charge of robbing a Portland sub post office. He and two accomplices allegedly entered a drug store and the post office at 10th and Jefferson, robbed the proprietor of silver, then rode the post office till and took about £16 in stamps.
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San Francisco
Frank McPherson
Oakland
Portland
McPherson
10Th and
Jefferson Sts
Seattle Forger Caught on Coast Arrest Ends Chase
H. M. Borgeness alias Jan P. Jannen, a check forger wanted from Seattle to San Francisco, was arrested in Los Angeles after arriving from Seattle Monday night.
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Los Angeles
Cal
H. M. Borgeness
Jan P. Jannen
Pacifc
Seattle
Army Style Leggins and Attachments From Spin ning Store
An advertisement from M. Spinning at 1310 Second Ave promotes leather leggings and leatherette items with prices ranging from $1.50 to $2.86. It lists Puttee Leggings and Canvas Knee Linings with military style features such as leather bound bindings and five buckle designs.
Port Simpson Promise Drives Prairie Man’s Big City Dream
An advertisement urges readers to invest in Port Simpson promising vast future growth from the Hudson Bay Pacific Railway. It argues Canada’s far north offers wheat and grazing wealth, a harbor able to handle global freight, and a boom town surpassing Seattle, with lots at $200 and rapid population rise. It claims rail construction will spur hotels, elevators and mills, creating thousands of jobs and fortunes for early investors.
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Canada
United State
Thissippi River
Maryland
Agipment
Paralle
Atlantic
Pacific
Adva
Europe
la Ihe
Seattle
Tacoma
Puget Sound
Port Simpson
Wittat
Oriental
Minneapolis
United States
Minnesota
Dakotas
Great Valley
Minneape
Saleen Bay-Pacific Railway
North America
Pacific Coast
Saittle
San Francisco
Denver
Butte
Spokane
Simpson
Napolis
City of
Washington
Oregon
California
Hudson Bay Pacific Railway
Orient
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Stevens
Maier
Metcahee Temple
sit _ RANDALL
Alt de Sremense
W. H. Brown
10Th Ave
Jackson
Jackson Street
Ming
Alaska Tukon -Pato
Teady
ST Roy
Piratelas
Vancouver
Coe
Waites Pri
Eige Security
East
Belmont
Bill
Check
C. Fry
Johna Ester
ALOAD
General Fur- Gry
Woodman and Srs
Singer Or
Nationsi
Yakima Honey Co
Aifalre Fae Sale
Ind
Maynard Sv
Weller
Collec
Alaska
Attorneys AT Law
Reanatt, & Dunn
New Block
Marine Ee
Saeh
Piper Oerand
Alne
New York Block
Booth - Whitt
Hanterd
Halbi
Hillman
Ao Brurens
Ee Brown
Pereonpe
Elie
Queen City
Union A
Titan Fisher
Holyoke Mae
Nan
Pee Eh Heiress
Wu Unica
James Theant
Vine -Yerkba CO
Cnmscurry
Compan
Marion Building
Tie Hoe
Wrae Bank
Oener
Seinry Toane
Ew Tan
People’s Bank
Mads
Furnitura
Wester Way
BANKS
Ee Lan Bank OF Thur Oa
Harian
BANS
Toronto
Nada
United A
Opticians
RR de Luxe Optica! Co
Osteopathic
Bamuel
Bterrett
Minneapolia Institute Osteopathy
Dr & Barves
Osteopathic Phatetan
Cmanesthy
Kirkeville
Alee
Mutual Life Y
Jobe
Dunia
Arcade
Appty Co
Ill
Cherry Mt Beattie
Interes & Reelty Co
Green Lake Seres
West & Wheeler
Acroge
Lake Washington
Madieon St
BLACK &@& CO
D. Hillman
Times Block
Wrest
Ashland
Ore
Lecomawood
Adams
Nis
Erendee Investiquiat
Tincotnch
Pauntleroy Park
Woodland Park
Osth
Phinney
North
Tnd
Meneces
Mers
Od Park
Onli
Phinney Av
North Deat
Etree Re
Boston Harbor
Hiltman
Times Bloc
Fordon
Madison St
Choice Hom
Britra
Nichols
18Th Avenue
Salmon Day Park
City Real Estate
Meridian One
Save Ave
Lewie Om
Rainier Nouteward
Japan
FLEET
Tokio
Mikado
Porte
Iar
Canal Commission
P. C
Igashee ‘Te Leggins
Pioneer BL
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