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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1917
Page
10
Advertising rates listed for transient cash advertisements per line per insertion and contracts. Prices shown include five insertions for the price of five and monthly terms from 1 to 12 months. Legal notices and department ad rates noted with line counts and durations.
The listing advertises farm land and acreage for sale near Kirkland and in Seattle, with parcels described as cleared plowed and on good roads, plus nearby homes for sale including a two story farmhouse near Rainier Boulevard and several bungalow options. Offers include terms such as half cash and monthly payments, ferry routes to reach markets, and calls to contact Clifford and Van Arsdale, Inc. for details and viewing.
A long row of ads promotes spiritual mediums and clairvoyants offering palmistry, fortune telling, and readings for love and marriage. Names include Mme Nona, Madam Siota, Adarine Lloyd, and others with varied hours, locations, and prices in hotels around Union Street, Third Avenue, and downtown venues.
A long list of market stalls with prices for salmon mackerel cod beef pork and various canned goods. Entries include stalls such as Mtalle Stall 107-108 and Stall 1698 listing items like salmon steak liver beef matches and potatoes with prices per pound or per item. Also noted are butter milk sugar coffee and dried goods alongside produce like apples peaches and tomatoes with unit costs. The ad reads as a dense catalog of goods and prices across multiple stalls.
The Emergency Fleet Corporation is building a massive 900 acre shipyard below Philadelphia. By early 1918 about 15 000 workers will wage around the clock to construct 60 ships of 6 000 to 7 500 tons. When launched another 60 will follow. Interests tied to W Averill Harriman have started a yard at Hunatel Pa to fulfill a 40 vessel 9 000 ton order. Existing yards rush to expand capacity to meet government commandeered work.
Rumor from waterfront notes that Japanese freighters will shift to the transpacific route at reduced rates in exchange for steel plates. Through the West Coast Lumbermen’s association a private shipbuilder will construct two government ships of Douglas fir in California for the navy. The Jefferson will sail to Skagway after hull repairs from a collision with the Princess May last month. The William E Hurham, a four masted schooner bought by Pacific Lime Co of Vancouver, BC, arrived and plans to install engines.
Kate Sadler found guilty of disorderly conduct and using abusive language against the president during a People's Council meeting on August 16. She was fined $50 in police court by Acting Police Judge Two roger and may appeal, with attorney George Vanderveer seeking a $500 bond continuation.
Tom the Depot Cat of King Street station travels to Vancouver B C on his own, hopping aboard train No 10 then retracing by train No 42 to Seattle. Conductor Tom Anderson notes the cat’s return and jokes he went dry in Vancouver, returning to his station haunt with the crew’s amusement.
Gov. Lowden warns martial law possible if car strike not settled by sundown. Illinois city faces halt of all industries as State Council of Defense urges immediate agreement between striking car men and the company to avoid a government takeover.
A jury in United States district court found F. J Carlson not guilty of failing to register under the draft law. The verdict notes Carlson had not yet reached 21 years of age at the time.
Disclosures indicate that the late J. B. Martindale president of Chemical National Bank embezzled about 300000 dollars. The funds were taken from a wealthy patron’s deposit and the bank will reimburse the full amount.
The Senate moved to draft aliens from allied nations living in the United States next year unless exempted by treaty. The Chamberlain resolution passed aims to conscript all aliens of allied countries in the U S for military service amid wartime draft agreements with nations at war with Germany.
United Press report from The Hague cites the Berlin Vossische Zeit ung interview with Philp Scheidemann. He says Wilson seeks supremacy of Anglo-Saxon powers over Europe defense free. Reichstag reform stance differs from Wilson style democracy.
Troop 15 of Mount Baker Park Improvement Club plans spud gifts to donors who funded seed and equipment for a war garden. Scout Master Nelthorpe says the crop will cover donors and fund further Boy Scout work. Luncheon reports add 1091 dollars, bringing the fund to 2741 dollars as drives continue toward 8500 dollars by Saturday night.
Leslie Smith twelve from 1818 West Fairview Spokane said he rode willingly with a stranger in a black car with yellow wheels. The car sped toward Seattle then threatened Frisco if he did not exit. Police seek a about 20 year old man in overalls. Leslie to be returned to Spokane.
An energetic push to raise Seattle foreign trade opened Tuesday night with a Seattle Chamber of Commerce bureau meeting. Frank C. Mortimer spoke on banking support for foreign trade and R Prins, a Dutch resident, discussed opportunities in the Dutch East Indies.
A cone shaped trunk full of letters and documents was seized during police searches of Mrs. Maude A. King's apartments. Authorities say the trunk may provide evidence for indictments in her death inquiry. Reports mention a $950,000 bequest to Gaston Means and stock records showing wealth dissipation. Afton Means and Henry Dutsch appeared as witnesses before the grand jury.
The Washington State statement bureau of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club held its first meeting to plan the new organization. Worrall Wilson was chosen temporary chairman and will appoint assisting committees. Charter members approved a bill before Congress to irrigate 30 000 acres near Toppenish.
A discussion of the needs of the Industrial Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club will follow the dinner of the bureau members Wednesday night at 6 30 at the Masonic club in the Arcade building. Informal talks will be made to get practical ideas and plans for a definite program.
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