State road contracts let in Eastern Washington
State Board of Highway Commissioners awarded contracts for state-aid roads Nos. 11 in Spokane county and Nos. 9 and 8 in Whitman county. Ruth Hartman of Olympia secured No. 8 for 5875.48 dollars and No. 9 for 5513 dollars. Spokane county will build its road for 13600 dollars. Roads are macadam and expected to be top quality in Eastern Washington.
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Olympia
Spokane
Whitman County
State Board of Highway Commissioners
Ruth & Hartman
Spokane County
Washington
Spokane Judge Buck's Son Adjudged Insane After Shooting Mason
Fritz Buck, son of Judge Norman Buck of Spokane, was found insane after his March 5 shooting of John Shaw, a high degree Mason, tied to alleged wrongs by Masons in Argentina. He claimed he pursued Shaw for four days, intended to confront him, and sought to kill a Mason before entering asylum as Shaw recovered.
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Spokane
Norman Buck
Fritz
John Shaw
Argentine
Shaw
Timber owners in Lewis county plan suit over 1907 tax levy
Report says major timber operators including Weyerhaeuser Company Doty concern W. C. Yeomans and others will unite in a lawsuit against the 1907 tax levy after a timber cruise conducted under county commissioners.
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Chehalis
Lewis County
Weyerhaeuser Company
Doty Concern
W. C. Yeomans
Accidental Scalding Tragedy Shocks Pampa Family
Colfax Mr and Mrs Fred Burns mourn a baby death after an inadvertent scalding incident. The parents heated a warm dishpan of water for the child, which began to cry before the heat proved fatal. The tragedy stemmed from a misjudged temperature and haste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colfax
Fred Burns
Pampa
Governor's Mansion Contract Setup in Olympia
The state building commission plans to let contracts around July 1 for a governor's mansion. Completion is required within six months, aiming for occupancy January 1 with an estimated cost of 35000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olympia
State Building Commission
Roadwork Near Wenatchee Improves City Access
Supervisors have worked days around Wenatchee to ready routes for summer travel. A large crew is building a road linking the Columbia River road with Wenatchee avenue extension and a bridge over Dry Gulch will shorten south city access by about two miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenatchee
Columbia River
Wenatchee Avenue
Oom Paul’s Nephew Indicted for Mail Fraud
Federal grand jury indicts Paul G. Kruger a nephew of Oom Paul Kruger on using the mails to defraud. He a North Yakima nurseryman allegedly sent fictitious names to nurseries to obtain commissions.
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Paul
Spokane
Federal
Paul G. Kruger
Oom
Paul Kruger
Kruger
North Yakima
Accident Leaves Man Disabled After Wagon Tragedy
James Hall was struck by a wagon wheel on a Milan road while hitting wood. The wagon passed over his arm, grinding it to a pulp and breaking a leg as he lay between the horses.
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Milan
James Hall
Allotting Survey Moves Up Spokane Reservation
Allotting of Indian lands on the Spokane reservation proceeds rapidly. The surveyors camp will be moved to Lott up the Spokane River in three weeks after bottom lands are allotted.
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Spokane
Lott
How to Drive Away Wrinkles Tips for eye area care
The guide recommends using both hands to lift around the eyes. Place fingers beneath the eyes, press gently at the outer corners and follow the eye contour. Repeat fifty times daily to reduce wrinkles and remove surrounding puffiness.
Washington News in Brief Highlights and Local Incidents
The torpedo-boat Goldsborough was placed in commission at Bremerton. Whitman County holds a successful second annual horse show at Colfax. Whitman County rejects a La Crosse saloon license. Rev. Ulysses F. Hawk of Spokane elected president of the Spokane M E Church ministerial association. Two hurt in a collision of construction trains near Stevenson. Washington Mill Company plant fire at Spokane causes $100,000 loss. J P Allen of the International Secret Service arrested in Tacoma. Spokane Board of Works halts cement sidewalk work over contract issues. Potatoes in Tacoma fetch $15-$16 a ton as supply tightens. Millett Park in Chehalis named after local donor. grounds beautification begins. Yakima County hires D D Hopper to estimate timber value near Mount Adams. Brady Martin injured in Lind while blasting, skull fractured. Kent Marshal Harry Miller dies of wounds after a desperado attack. Northern Pacific derailment near Sprage injures crew and destroys cars. Milwaukee Road forms Seattle terminal with $350,000 capital. Colfax coroner inquest on Harry Carr near Pine Creek. Inland Bank of Spokane president Cavette arrested on late deposits. Murder attempt on Frank Moreau thwarted near Cheney. Calls for entire battleship fleet to Bellingham. Seattle health department to fumigate tubercular residences. Frank Sikus, Lithow farmer, ends life after engagement break, Castle Rock area.
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Whitman County
Colfax
la Crosse
Ulysses F. Hawk
Spokane
Spokane Ministerial Association
M. E. Church
North Bank
Wind Mountain
Stevenson
Washington
Tacoma
Chehalis
Chehalis Land & Timber Company
Millett Park
D. D. Hopper
Yakima County
Mount Adams
Brady Martin
Lind, Wash
Marshal Harry Miller
Kent
Desperadoes
Taylor Hospital
Fingang
Northern Pacific
Sprage
Maroff
George Pippen
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Milwaukee Terminal Railway
Seattle
Crawford
Harry Car
Pine Creek
Rosalia
Carr
Robert E. Cavette
Inland Bank of
Frank Moreau
Cheney
de Mattos
Donovan
Bellingham Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Secretary of the Navy
Bellingham
Public Health Department of
J. E. Crichton
Germany
Frank Sinkus
Lithow
Castle Rock
George Made Good in Nine Cantos
A poem segment shows a policeman advising George M. Good to advertise displays in local papers after a sidewalk incident. The verse sets up a continuing tale with a playful moral twist and rhythmic narration characteristic of the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Good
George
Unique Double Dwelling Harmoniously United in Chicago
This 1908 design by Henry Wittekind presents a brick veneer double dwelling with two distinct residences joined by a solid brick party wall. One side offers six rooms plus reception hall and bathroom. the other side has seven rooms. The floor plans highlight the two compartments and the estimated construction cost is $6,000.
Let Us Be Practical In Our Thoughts
Professor Herbert Aikens argues in a Cleveland College for Women essay that practical thought should replace aesthetic emotion. He dismisses poetry and classical sentiment as irrelevant to modern life and contends bread and success come from tangible work in bookselling.
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Herbert A. Aikens
Ethics
The
College For Women
Cleveland
Burns
How to Clean Bronzes
Advice on bronze care warns cleaning ruins polish. When necessary use water and ammonia with a stiff brush, then rinse and dry carefully. Dust daily with soft cloth and feather brush, rub with a wax or oil occasionally. For stains heat the item by boiling water and rub with flannel in suds from yellow soap.
How to Clean Ivory Ornaments in Sunlight and Soap
Wash ivory ornaments in soap and water with a soft brush to remove dust. Dry in bright sun while kept wet with soapy water for days, then wash again. For light stains rub with pumice stone and water, moisten, and lay in sun to bleach.
How to Amuse Children on a Rainy Day
A quiet day activity suggests cutting out animals and birds, labeling slips, and letting children place and name them. The activity also includes coloring with crayons to extend play and teach animal recognition.
How to Fireproof Curtains
A brief instruction suggests making curtains fireproof by preparing a weak soda solution with warm water, washing the curtains, dipping them in the solution, and drying as usual. The item also includes a light quip from Wisdom of the Seer about engagements and marriage.
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New York World
Symmetry and Boredom in Hugo’s Quiet Philosophy
A brief reflection on how symmetry fosters boredom, which in turn fuels melancholy and despair, drawing on Victor Hugo's paradoxical take on beauty and emotional state. The line suggests order can dampen the spirit, inspiring deeper inquiry into artistic tension.
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Victor Huga
One Touch of Nature Makes the Whole World Kin
A reflection on shared joy and the urge to help others when benefiting from a discovery. The piece notes letters from users of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to help others find relief and mentions Evans Drug Co as the seller.
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Evans Drug Co
One Dollar Opens An Account
Readers are reminded that deposits may be sent by mail with certainty prompt attention and at no extra cost than if you lived in Seattle and paid car fare to bring the deposit. The bank reports resources over ten million dollars and reserves over three million dollars.
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Seattle
Notice to remove listed logs from Lot 8 Section 11
Arthur Salmon issues notice that saw logs lying on lands of Lot 8 Section 11 north range 9 west must be removed or damages paid within 30 days. Logs are branded F with 2 dots, 35, N, U with Diamond S B N, 25, Barefoot O K, A with 7 dots, circle K, W with 2 dots, L, M. Bording names and dates show first publication April 6 1908 and last publication May 11 1908.
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Lot
N. O
Diamond S
Lot 4
WBS
Notice of Saw Logs on Lands in Chehalis County
Notice informs owners that a list of saw logs lies on Lot 1 Aberdeen Gardens Chehalig county Washington and must be removed and damages paid within 30 days or logs will be sold to cover damages. Logs branded O K MB U 22 85 SBW TF Diamond BR W V with 7 dots. W F Lyons. First published March 19 1908 last April 16 1908.
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Aberdeen Gardens
Chehalig
State of Washington
O. K
Land Lot 4 Section 11 North Rang 9 West Logs Branded
First published March 19 1908 and last published April 16 1908. Description lists numerous logs branded with marks V 7 dots circle K 22 O K T M and Box B associated with owner HULET and land area Lot 4 Section 11 North Rang 9 West per logs 10.
Notice to remove branded logs from Aberdeen Gardens lands
Property owners on lots 7 12 138 and 14 in Aberdeen Gardens along Wishkah river Chehalis county Washington must remove logged timber or pay damages within 30 days. Logs carried brands such as 35 W 7 Bear Foot O K U Diamond SBW% Box B Circle F Circle K A N O X and others. First publication March 26 1908. Last publication April 23 1908.
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Aberdeen Gardens
Wishkah River
Chehalis County
State of Washington
Bear Foot O. K
U. 2
Circle F
Circle K
O. X
Notice to remove logs on Aberdeen Gardens lots 7 8 9
Property owners on the Wishkah River in Chehalis County Washington are notified to remove all logs located on lots 7 8 and 9 Aberdeen Gardens or pay damages. Logs include branded 35 25 Horseshoe L with bars O K and J B HENRY LENTZ. First published March 26 1908 last published April 23 1908.
Notice to creditors in Rupert Steamship Company case
The receiver of Rupert Steamship Company in Chehalis County Washington invites all creditors to present verified claims by May 15 1908. Failure to file before that date will result in disallowance by the receiver and the court. First publication April 13 1998. W R Macfarlane Receiver.
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State of Washington
Chehalis County
S. K. Bowes
Phil S. Locke
Paul Smits
Rupert Steamship Company
W. R. Macfarlane
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News OF the
Eastern Washington Roads
S. H. Hamer
Immigration Department
Washington News
Goldsborough
Bremerton
Henry Wittekind
Chicago
Alaska
U.S.A
Logs
O. K. Log
Log
M. Log
Box B
W. M. Hulet
H. E. Hulet
J. B
Henry Lentz
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