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 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1917
Page
14
The farmer from the north and from the south enters the without cost. Once King has free ferries for t side this vastre will be turned into one truck garden, capable of supplying the city with a percentage of its vegetables, poultry and egg needs. For enhanced land values will give sufficient additional tax revenue to more than offset the cost of operation.
John Davis president of John Davis & Co a noted Seattle realty figure died in Pasadena California after a nervous breakdown age fifty four His body to be sent to Seattle for burial He helped found a major Seattle firm in 1887 and remained active in city civic life He left a wife Margaret B Smith a son John Davis Jr and a mother in Oakland plus sisters in Seattle and Richmond Washington
United Press reports a new card index to track all soldiers sailors and civilians connected to the armed forces. The system would list every man by name with next of kin addresses and allow prompt casualty notices and faster communication to families.
In Bristol on November 30 a man in white robes with gray whiskers preaches in the streets claiming to be a follower of Christ. He says he was once a prosperous Pensacola real estate dealer but rejects property beyond what he can carry on his shoulders.
A curious outfit seen on Casper streets resembled a houseboat mounted on an automobile chassis. It was equipped as a small cab with all conveniences, owned by J. Schaefer of Brooklyn, N Y, who traveled in it with a friend named Malone.
Cars Bruntach, Seattle manager of the Traung Label and Lithographing Co., reported his automobile stolen Wednesday night and found Friday stripped of all but the radiator. He called the car a pretty one before the loss and a sad sight after.
A vintage advertisement touts Marmola Prescription Tablets as a simple harmless method to shed two to four pounds weekly without dieting or exercise. It urges readers to buy locally at druggists or write to Marmola Company in Detroit for direct purchases, claiming the method is effective and widely used.
Weeks made several objections, all overruled, challenging Dr. Wight's testimony. Wight testified he was a qualified examiner for the state lunacy commission. The questions asked traced Mrs. De Saulies’ history from childhood injuries to alleged love letters, asking whether the defendant knew the act and its wrongfulness on August 3, 1917.
Civic leaders from 14 organizations call a mass meeting at the Hippodrome to urge impeaching Mayor Gill over war related conduct. The Minute Men refuse official attendance, while Willett resigns as chair and opposes appointing Becker, arguing for martial law intervention instead.
Authorities seized a trunk containing 13 quarta of whisky on Pier B during Friday morning operations. The incident involved law enforcement inspecting cargo and detaining the vessel for further inquiry.
In a rallying address Chancellor von Hertling urged unity against internal and external foes and pledged continued submarine warfare. PHILIP SCHEIDEMANN welcomed peace with Russia, while Hugo Slaase opposed a separate peace. Deputies approved the war credit bill for a second reading, showing broad Reichstag support.
Amsterdam reports that Count Von Hertling received united support from the comprised majority socialists and progressives after his Reichstag address. Dr Trimborn, a centre party leader, voiced full confidence in his policies and approval of the government.
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.