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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1908
Page
6
Classified notice lists multiple farm properties for sale including 174 acres with half mile frontage near town, 218 Marion acres with improvements, and various parcels with timber soil and improvements. Includes contact at Kelley Farms and Maltry listing, with terms and cash-down options.
Classified listing describes CITY REAL ESTATE options including $300 cash and $20 per month plans. Mentions waterfront tracts, lots, and modern homes with names like GREENWOOD, Ada, and Youngstown. Includes contact cues and partial descriptions of properties and financing terms.
The Star explains that broader readership leads to better outcomes for want ads. It emphasizes delivery to more Seattle homes than any other paper, making Star want ads effective for quick results.
United Press reports the Republican state convention ticket for Michigan includes Governor Pred M. Warner and Lt. Gov. Patrick H. Kelly, nominated in the primary. Other officials named are Flavius L. Brooke for supreme court, Fred Martindale for secretary of state, John E. Bird for attorney general, Alexander B. Sleeper for state treasurer, Orma B. Fuller for auditor general, Huntley Russell for state land commissioner, and Luther L. Wright for superintendent of public instruction.
In a public letter William J. Bryan defends secrecy of campaign contributions arguing that publishing fund sources before elections misleads voters. He cites Hughes Taft and Sugar Trust history, warns of accusations of corruption, and urges voters to judge motives after disclosure.
Senator Thomas F. Gore arrives in Reno Nevada to launch the Bryan campaign with a large evening rally at Dreamland Pavilion. He speaks to an audience for over two hours outlining campaign themes and supporting Democratic efforts.
A Buckingham county shooting of N. M Gregory prompts a Virginia appeal to Governor Swanson. The note claims an entrenched black hand gang terrorizes residents near the county, with a citizen shot in the back and others threatened as authorities allegedly feel powerless. Bloodhounds are requested.
Northern Pacific officials report an attempt to wreck eastbound train No. 188 near Victor 75 miles west of Missoula. A railroad tie was driven between rail joints. the engineer stopped the train using the emergency brake. Railroad detectives are pursuing the case.
Secretary Metcalf says the visit is for business not pleasure and plans for receptions on October 1 and 11 are postponed until after the fleet completes its duties. The ships will coal at Cavite and conduct target practice before any festivities. The fleet sails for the Atlantic coast on December 7.
In Newk, Sept 30, Socialist party members rally to fund Debs presidential bid. A campaign appeal warns the special train supporting Debs may not reach the East without immediate contributions. The remainder of the article oddly notes needle and pin production, lacking clear context.
At a congregation meeting in Saint Louis the pastor was dismissed after a sermon denouncing kissing. The church, without a pastor, plans to fill the pulpit and continues to seek guidance as members reflect on the vow and moral stance. A. M. Springer, Chamber of Commerce member, died at Prosser leaving an estate of 100000. C. B. Yandell files reveal Springer’s will and special administrator George F. Kittings appointed. Springer had no relatives.
The report notes Beattie will remain in the game at halftime during the Luna Park Natatorium event, with strategic decisions continuing to favor his use in later quarters.
Dr Damon announces the opening of a new Hot Springs Doctors office at Cherry Street and The Springs, offering free examinations and guaranteed free treatment for patients who begin in October if they cannot be cured. The campaign aims to attract cases to prove their cure-all system for diseases of blood nerves skin stomach bowels lungs and other ailments. Office hours 9 to 12 30 and 2 to 6 and 7 to 9 open October 1.
An old advertisement touts a possum skin based ointment as a cure for eczema and various skin troubles. It alleges rapid improvement with a first application and cites effectiveness on pimples rash herpes and acne. The product is sold in Seattle at Thees Drug Co and other stores with 50 cent and $2 jars and free samples from the New York laboratories.
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