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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1921

Page

7

Local Ads Parade From Ash United Coal to Delivered Wood

A scattered classified page lists coal from United Coal Company and delivered wood at various prices, with phone numbers and addresses. Items include 8-foot oak slabs, pine and fir wood, packed in short lines with no clear order. Multiple sellers advertise furniture, pianos for rent or sale, and miscellaneous household goods.

Ash Main First Meyer Union Union St ASFAR 15Th Ave Ford Mount Taker Park Westlake Ave

Neighborhood real estate ads flood daily classified pages

A dense mix of housing offers and rental inquiries appears. Listings detail 2 to 6 room cottages and bungalows in Seattle areas like Madrona and University, with prices from 1 600 to 3 060, some with terms or cash down. Multiple agents and firms advertise properties near car lines, with features from built in appliances to fireplaces.

Ickerson Deppman New York Madrona Jefferson Park Lake Washington GEO. A Encer & CO Seia Ferdinand St Columbia M.D. Marsh Rainier Ogee Rainier Ave C. Peters Third Ave University A. Burke Ride A-K Nmungalow

Exchange Real Estate Offers and Requests Across Pacific Northwest

Classified exchange notices list properties for trade including 48 acres at Elma and a Palouse wheat farm for income properties in Seattle or elsewhere. Listings mention a two-car Portland lot, a 6-room modern in Seattle, a berry and chicken ranch, and rebuilt bungalows, with exchanges for city property, houses, hotels, or business uses.

Seattle Lota Portland Elma Clallam Chelan Palouse American Bank N. Soth First CRVEL Eilliott FEX- Chey Ellis Bellingham Ames Poulabo Wash

Acreage snaps and land bargains surround city

Classified listings describe 19 acres cleared with a four room house, outbuildings, good well. 1 acre plots with cultivated land and fruit. 2 acre tracts near Foster interurban. 6 to 10 acre parcels with water and improvements. Prices range from cash deals to monthly terms with nearby mills, roads, and schools referenced.

Douglas CO Third Ave John Storseth Poulsbo Ington Calice Impro Garfield Aul Lewis American Bank Foster Seattle Gilon Mutual Life Ride Tacoma Price Burke & Rate Inc New Fork Witt Creek Charles Somers Co Alaska Bridge Washington Land CO Whidby Island Elliott IBM Pire Interurban Didib Charles Somes Alaska Bwan Lake Kent Davies T. Suter Mill Auburn Henry Lake Washington McCauley Elliott Jo Ackes Mareh Land Snohomish County Marysville Henry Ostebro Wash. R

Vashon Island Goes on Block in War Department Sale

Secretary Weeks announced a policy to sell government owned real estate under War Department control that is not needed. Properties include Ninth Corps area sites like Vashon Island and Point Defiance and other locations with priority for local residents to purchase, especially those with historical interest.

Washington War Department Ninth Corps Area Vashon Island Point Defiance California Parothers and Sisters Marian Islands Molate Island Utah Orden Observatory

Land settlement offers 40 acre parcels near Seattle for settlers

A garbled classified page advertises the Orth West Land Settlement Association offering 10 26 30 or 40 acre tracts near Seattle for Berry Turtn, poultry and dairy farming. It notes some tracts cleared for plowing next spring and lists prices and contact details, including P Van Arsdale at 1016 Third Ave. Also mentions other real estate and stock/bond listings and a legal notice about a building occupation protest deadline in 1921.

Wenty Mossbach Pike Seattle Brewing & Alting Aingy Duwamish Ave Sintnal Agency, Inc Vanthorine Kenwood N. G GEO Rhodes Dodson Second Ave N. W Jack LiGnt Seattle Tacoma Orth W Land Settlement Association Headquarte Colmen Settle Avement Snsaquah P. van Arsdale Skagstodage H. ©. Peters Third Ave

Directory notices from The Seattle Star listing services

A fragmented directory page lists patent attorneys, loan firms, jewelers, and service providers in Seattle. Entries mention Frederick Pogorin Patentan attorney, money loans for workers and salaried individuals, jewelry and diamond dealers, engraving and optician services, and other small business ads with addresses and contact numbers. The page preserves historical business names and locations, reflecting early 20th century commerce.

Spokane Oil Boom Flares as City Hopes Grow

Spokane shows rising oil activity with a Rockwood boulevard seepage leading to a local boom. Dozens of firms and individuals form to lease lands and drill near Spokane while four derricks rise and geologists anticipate significant oil under the city.

Rockwood Boulevard Spokane Eastern Washington Oil Oil Aladdin Oi & Refining Home Ol & Gas Northwestern Oi & Gas Washington Consolidated Oi] & Gas Latah-Texas Oi & Gas Texas Northwestern Oil & Gas Wild Rose Ol Clayton Ol Am-Rbeyers Oil Rocky Mountains Cancaden United States Lewinton Idaho

Will Aid Girls to Find Homes in Seattle

A city wide committee of nearly 100 women will aid girls seeking homes in Seattle. The YWCA housing program, led by Mrs. Florence H. Porter, will use churches as clearing houses to list living places. In 30 days 612 rooms were listed and 408 applications registered, with demand for rooms near the business district and board and room prices starting at 35 dollars.

Seattle Florence H. Porter Young Women's Christian Association Y” Housing Department Porter

Wants Homely Man for Her Next Husband

Mrs Geor gis son widow of Oklahoma millionaire shot by Clara Smith Hammon says she seeks a homely man who favors slippers and open fires. She rejects wealth and looks, noting F A Morrison is too handsome and rich. Morrison attends a national mining convention as Hammon’s companion.

Chicago Georgis Clara Smith Hamnon F. A. Morrison California Hamnon Morrison

Gas Meter Device Promised Savings Ends With Fine

Peter Thwitt, a colored man, paid 60 cents for a gas meter device guaranteed to cut at least 50 cents from his monthly bill. It did reduce his bill but not enough, and he was fined $50 in Judge John B. Gordon's court Thursday for using the device.

Peter Thwitt Thwitt John B. Gordon

Man Loses Cash In Liquor Raid After Bond Posted

Salesman F. J. White at the Frye Hotel posted 350 cash bond for a liquor raid victim at 1215 Edgar Street. Later he was robbed of 240 more by an unknown assailant in the same evening. Police seek the culprit who finished the burglary.

F. J. White Frye Hotel Edgar St

Dissolution Sought by Kennedy Estate

Administrators filed a petition in superior court seeking dissolution of the Hiram B. Kennedy estate after concluding all terms of the will have been met. The motion, filed by Claude R. Stryker president Paul Norton vice president and Charles Stryker secretary, requests disbanding the estate.

H. B. Kennedy Superior Court Hiram B. Kennedy Claude R. Stryker Paul 8. Norton Charles Stryker

Bootleggers Collaborate with Counterfeiters Across Border

Seattle Secret Service chief Captain W R Jarrell said Thursday that boots and counterfeiters are linked in a growing crime ring. Agents report bootleggers crossing the Canadian line to pay for liquor with fake U S currency, signaling a larger counterfeit boom.

W. R. Jarrell Seattle U. S. Secret Service Jarrell United States

Five Boys Arrested for Trolley Pulling on Summit Ave

Five youths were arrested Wednesday night in Summit Avenue area after alleged trolley pulling on street cars. They were sent to juvenile detention pending investigation. Suspects named Daniel Halgard 16 William H Wilson 17 William Sneder 15 Bert Buck 14. Unknown youths reportedly strung ash cans on Sixth Avenue between Lee and Galer Streets, endangering traffic.

Summit Ave Daniel Halgard Wm. H. Wilson Wm. Sneder Bert Buck Sixth Ave Lee and Galer Sts

Forestry Day Luncheon At Chamber Of Commerce

Friday brings a Forestry Day luncheon hosted by the members' council of the Chamber of Commerce at the Masonic club Arcade building. University of Washington forestry students will decorate the room. Principal speakers include J. J. Donovan of Bloedel-Donovan Lumber Co and BF. T. Allen of the Western Forestry and Conservation Association. C. D B. Stimson and A. R. Currie will outline plans for the community fund.

C. of C Members’ Council Chamber of Commerce Masonic Club University of Washington Forestry J. J. Donovan Bloedel-Donovan Lumber Co BF. T. Allen Western Forestry and Conservation Association C. D B. Stimson A. R. Currie Community Fund

Six Held in Whisky Raids by Dry Squad

Six persons were arrested in dry squad raids. The Thursday charges arose from raids conducted Wednesday night against venues including Planters' Hotel, Yukon hotel, Denver hotel, and addresses at 611 Third Ave and 1602 Fourth Ave, names listed as H L Andersen Mrs A Taylor H Huset G C Van Alstein M Martin and A M Helton.

H. L. Andersen Planters

University bars underage students from Oregon-Washington game

University officials announce that no students may attend the Oregon Ageie and Washington game without written parental consent. The rule applies to all women and to men under 21, with the dean of men or dean of women offices enforcing the policy. some under 21 students had not secured consent and cannot attend.

Okanogan North Dakota Beattie University Oregon Ageie Washington Oregon

Women Register From Men's Clubs in Boston

Boston women must register at the Boston City club and other exclusive male clubs to meet residency rules, since spouses registered there transfer to married women. Election chief Burien opposes this, and Mrs True Worthy White appeals to the attorney general and secretary of state to allow separate residences. A bill is drafted to establish independent residence for these women.

Boston Boston City Club Melancthon W. Burien The Election Commission of

California Lumber Jump 10 Percent in Southern California

In Los Angeles on October 20, lumber prices across southern California rose 10 percent as dealers reported similar hikes in nearby towns. Builders’ demand fueled the increase, with yard canvasses confirming higher prices due to stronger building activity.

Los Angeles California

Memorial services honor Terence MacSwiney in Cork

Memorial services for Terence MacSwiney lord mayor of Cork who died in prison a year ago will be held at W. O. W. hall Fourth Ave and Marion St tonight. Next Tuesday mass at 9 a.m. for the repose of his soul at St James Cathedral.

Terence MacSwiney Cork W. O. W. Hall Fourth Ave Marion St MacSwiney St James Cathedral

Community Chest Campaign Gains Kiwanis Backing

Alexander Curry urged broad city support as the Kiwanis club endorsed the drive. W L Rhodes said the November 14 19 campaign requires community help and 100 percent backing from fraternal civic groups. Rhodes planned talks before the Managers Association and the Chamber of Commerce in Seattle with Rotary and other clubs set to participate.

Seattle Alexander Sandy”) Curry Kiwanis Club Washington Annex W. L. Rhodes Paign Chest Fund Community Chest Heady Rhodes Rotary Club Rhodes Managers’ Association New Washington

Robs Man Who Bails Him Out of Prison

J. F. White a Frye hotel salesman refused to bail out strangers after posting 450 dollars for six accused of conduct. On Wednesday he reported that one of the six attacked him on the way back from headquarters and stole 280 dollars.

J. F. White Frye Hotel White

All Powers Accept Hughes Agenda At Washington Conference

All invited nations accepted Secretary Hughes proposed arms limitation and Far Eastern questions agenda set by the United States at the Washington conference. The agenda remains unchanged and will be formally adopted when the conference opens, date not yet announced.

Washington United States State Department Hughes

Burglary Confession Leads to 3 to 15 Year Sentence

C Reid pleaded guilty to second degree burglary and was sentenced Thursday by Judge Boyd J Tallman to three to fifteen years in prison at Walla Walla. He admitted burglarizing the home of John Workman at 1011 Rainier Ave.

C. Reid Boyd J. Tallman Walla Walla Reid John Workman Rainier Ave

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