Preview up to 100 items from this collection below. Seattle’s early arts, music and culture scene are chronicled in this weekly publication. Our digital collection includes issues published from 1912 to 1938.
The Town Crier, v.13, no.27, Jul. 6, 1918
Page 1 includes photograph of the Japan Central Tea Association's Tea House and Gardens at 4th Ave. and University St. The tea house is discussed further on page 10. Page 3 article "Labor Finding Itself" discusses the I.W.W. Page 5 article "Quick Work" discusses the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project. Page 4 article "The Greatest Thing in the World" written by Town Crier associate editor Frank M. Dallam discussing his service in the war.
Identifier: spl_tc_915126_1918_13_27
Date: 1918-07-06
View this itemThe Town Crier, v.11, no.16, Apr. 15, 1916
Page 3 article "A Change of Chiefs" discusses the resignation of police chief Louis M. Lang and his replacement, Charley Beckingham.
Identifier: spl_tc_915126_1916_11_16
Date: 1916-04-15
View this itemThe Town Crier, v.14, no.13, Mar. 29, 1919
Page 3 includes portrait of Clark Nettleton, head of the Post-Intelligencer. Page 4 articles discuss the case of Ruth Garrison, arrested for poisoning Grace E. Storrs, the wife of her love interest Douglas Storrs. Page 7 article "Lest We Forget" discusses the crime further.
Identifier: spl_tc_915126_1919_14_13
Date: 1919-03-29
View this itemThe Town Crier, v.9, no.48, Nov. 28, 1914
Page 4 article "Ugly Mugs" discusses the issue of unemployment in Seattle. Page 7 article "Varsity Outgrows Its Clothes" discusses the need for additional space at the University of Washington. Page 56 article features the Rainier Valley neighborhood.
Identifier: spl_tc_915126_1914_09_48
Date: 1914-11-28
View this itemThe Town Crier, v.9, no.24, Jun. 13, 1914
Page 11 article "A Visit to the King County Hospital" describes the hospital located in Georgetown.
Identifier: spl_tc_915126_1914_09_24
Date: 1914-06-13
View this itemThe Town Crier, v.7, no.45, Nov. 9, 1912
Page 3 article "Cause for Excitement" discusses progress of the Lake Washington Ship Canal. Page 3 article "The Next President" discusses Woodrow Wilson's victory in the presidential election.
Identifier: spl_tc_915126_1912_07_45
Date: 1912-11-09
View this itemThe Town Crier, v.11, no.28, Jul. 8, 1916
Page 3 article "Thuggery in Control" discusses the longshore strike.
Identifier: spl_tc_915126_1916_11_28
Date: 1916-07-08
View this itemThe Town Crier, v.9, no.28, Jul. 11, 1914
Page 3 article "A Dry Christmas" discusses the possibility of prohibition in Washington State. Page 5 article features profile of Lawrence J. Colman, a prominent Seattle businessman. Page 9 article ""The North End Boom"" describes the growth of retail in downtown's Pike St. and Pine St. area.
Identifier: spl_tc_915126_1914_09_28
Date: 1914-07-11
View this itemThe Town Crier, v.16, no.50, Dec. 10, 1921
Identifier: spl_tc_915126_1921_16_50
Date: 1921-12-10
View this itemThe Town Crier, v.8, no.38, Sep. 20, 1913
Page 1 features advertisement for Rainier Beer's "Malt Rainier for Mother and Babe."
Identifier: spl_tc_915126_1913_08_38
Date: 1913-09-20
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