Cooperation Among Farmers Leads Agricultural Progress
Washington officials and lawmakers urge farmers to lead in a new cooperative system. They advocate cooperative credit, production, supply and distribution with federal and state support, stressing farmer initiative and self help to build a prosperous rural economy.
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Olympia
Agricultural America
Washington Rural Credit Commissioners
Metcalf
Representative Black
Lister
Ireland
Sir Horace Plunkett
Jrnland
Erin
Ejects Lawyer From Hoquiam Police Station
Chief of Police Quinn ejected attorney W E Campbell from the Hoquiam police station after a quarrel over Joe McCartney who forfeited bail of 15 dollars Campbell pressed for the money and sought information. The incident followed Campbell’s confrontation and the blotter was thrown. Campbell is a prominent Chehalis county lawyer and former prosecuting attorney.
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Hoquiam
Quinn
W. E. Campbell
Hoquiam Police Statiion
Campbell
Joe McCartney
McCartney
Thompson
Chehalis County
Advocates Uniform Dress for California School Girls
State Superintendent Hyatt urges a simple black dress with a neat white apron for girls in public schools. He hopes a uniform style will improve school work across California schools.
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Sacramento
Cal
California
Hyatt
Mr. Hyatt
Sergeant Receives 16-Pound Christmas Turkey
Sergeant W. T. Cass of the police force was presented a 16-pound turkey for Christmas by an uncle in Minnesota.
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W. T. Cass
Minnesota
Lane Speaks for the West in Interior Report
Franklin K. Lane outlines a broad conservation policy for U S natural resources within government regulation. He predicts coal at mines becoming electricity and river power via dams, plus public ownership of hydro plants. He notes Western discontent with national neglect and urges sane development over speculation.
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Washington, D. C
Franklin K. Lane
Secretary of the Interior
United States
West
Lane
Cholera Epidemic Hits East End Hog Stocks
In Montesano on December 24 reports say thousands of hogs died in a week or ten days from cholera like illness. James Arland and his sons lost about $2000, across the river Walter Coss herd and others report losses, including C. H. Clemons with 35 head. Goss' hogs are mostly high bred. one affected hog is an O I C worth less than $40. Disease spreading across Chehalis valley with no vet yet and farmers trying various remedies.
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Montesano
James Arland
Walter Coss
C. H. Clemons
Goss
Editor of Elma Dead at 68 in Washington
E C Kibbe former publisher of the Elma Chronicle died today at age sixty eight from stomach trouble in Elma Washington. A leading Chehalis county figure he played a strong political role and his newspaper drew attention for scathing editorials. Libel charges once loomed but were not pursued. His children include L A Kibbe Thurston county schools superintendent P C Kibby Tehino lawyer Alice Kibbe University of Washington student and Mrs John Ford Raymond.
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Elma, Wash
E. C. Kibbe
Elma Chronicle
Chehalis County
L. A. Kibbe
Thurston County
P. C. Kibby
Tenino
Alice Kibbe
University of Washington
John Ford
Raymond
Louis M. Roeser Goes On Short Sound Visit
Louis M. Roeser departed Wednesday for a brief visit on the Sound, traveling to a coastal area for a short stay.
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Louis M. Roeser
Jefferson Well Progresses Near Oil Strike Expectation
Manager George Woodward of Jefferson Oil Co and crew including Sidney Hubble and Frank Johnson walked fifty miles from the Jefferson well to Moclips in 17 hours during holidays. They report the well at 800 feet in a sand formation with gas pockets and ongoing drilling. If luck holds, oil may be struck within 1500 feet, with a worst case of 3000 feet. the Albatross tender supplied the camp while provisioning awaited better sea conditions.
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George Woodward
Jefferson Oil Co
Sidney Hubble
Frank Johnson
Hoh River
Jefferson Well
Moclips
Young Hubble
Aart Salmon
Gus Bucher
Devil’s Hole
Hubble
Death of Mrs. O. V. Linn and Olympia judge remembered
Mrs. O V Linn widow of Judge Linn of Olympia dies after paralysis. Her relatives include aunt to Robert Taggart and Mrs Stewart. Judge Linn, a renowned Washington jurist, died years ago. Mrs Linn leaves a 14 year old son Donald Linn. The Herald reports full details.
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Judge Linn
Olympia
Robert Taggart
Linn
Taggart
Stewart
Washington
Aberdeen
Donald Linn
Municipal Tree Gladdens Kids in Christmas Celebration
About 2 000 people attended the municipal Christmas tree on the Public Library lawn despite light drizzle. The illuminated tree, decorated by Grays Harbor Railway and Light Co., featured gifts for 1 600 children funded by small subscriptions. A St Marys Mass and choir program followed, with local families hosting gatherings across the city and guests from nearby towns joining holiday events and dinners.
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Grays Harbor Railway & Light Co
Aberdeen Police Court Briefs Include Several Arrests
Carl Golddollar was arrested on South F street by Officer McCracken for assaulting William Anderson and jailed. Frank Fisher faces disorderly conduct and G Gilbertson indecent exposure after being gathered by Officer Hook at Hand Market streets. Pat McNeil arrested at Eagle lodging house for assault with brass knuckles. Jim Millich fired a gun from his window, bail set at $50 before Judge Snider. A R Tinker on Heron street with a Colt revolver, bail $50 for today. Bradley Thornton and Pat Burns jailed for fighting, each bail $15 for Judge Snider appearance.
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Carl Golddollar
McCracken
South F Street
Wm. Anderson
Frank Fisher
G. Gilbertson
Hook
Pat. McNeil
Eagle Lodging
Elliott
Jim Millich
South Aberdeen
Snider
A. R. Tinker
Heron Street
Bradley Thornton
Pat Burns
Two Local Marriages Reported in Aberdeen and MonteSano
Miss Mary F. Ormsby of Aberdeen and Mr Williard P. Palin of Monte sano wed at 1316 Summit Street home of Jacob B Gould with Rev Chas McDermoth presiding. Earlier Mrs Alaria Hadberg and Mr Percival Stanton married at Swedish Mission church parsonage by Rev John J Huleen.
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Victor H. Street
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Father Quain
Father Martin
Father Clement
Franz Gruber
Mildred Hogan
Clyde Spencer
Leonard
Edythe G. Melville
St. Mary’s
Mary F. Ormsby
Aberdeen
Williard P. Palin
Montesano
Jacob B Gould
Summit Street
Chas. McDermoth
Alaria Hadberg
Percival Stanton
Swedish Mission Church
John J. Huleen
Loggers Remember Preacher Beard at Polson Camp
On Christmas Day Rev J W Beard of First Presbyterian Queeneford Harbor received gifts from loggers at Polson s camps including a bronze clock from camp No 5 a $45 purse for books and a $25 purse from camp No 1 honoring his residence and friendship with the workers.
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Hoquiam
J. W. Beard
First Presbyterian Church
Polson
Beard
Sale of 719 Acres Timber Land Near Lytle Road
Montesano December 25 report transfers show H Goodwin Green of Pennsylvania selling 719 acres of timber land in the east end of the county near the Lytle logging road to the Weyerhauser Timber Company.
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Montesano
H. Goodwin Green
Pennsylvania
Weyerhauser Timber Company
Lytle
Wallace McClymont Home For Holidays From Military School
Wallace McClymont, who is attending a military school in California, is at home for the holidays. He is expected to return after the break to continue his training and studies.
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Wallace McClymont
California
Forest Service reports large timber sales and land classification
The 1913 annual report by Forester Henry S. Graves shows timber sales of over two billion board feet with a stump value of 414 million dollars, up 167 percent from the prior year. Actual cut reached just under 500 million board feet, with future contracts guiding long term harvest.
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Washington, D. C
Forest Service
Henry S. Graves
Forester
Southwest
Bureau of Soils
Bureau of Plant Industry
Nebraska National Forest
Rainier
Washington
Deschutes and
Paulina
Oregon
Will Dedicate Church in Aberdeen and Grays Harbor
Andrews Episcopal church dedication set for Sunday January 4 conducted by Bishop F W Keator. Services include Holy Communion at 8 10 and 11 am with baptisms and confirmation at 3 and 7 30 pm led by Rev Grimes. Special music planned and vestrymen listed.
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New Andrews Episcopal Church
Church and Friends
F. W. Keator
Dr Grimes
E. Hulbert
F. C. Wilcox
William Lindsall
W. W. Hart
E. E. Lane
C. C. Trott
H. Hook
Currency Bill Emancipates Nation From Finance Control
President Wilson signs the currency bill transforming control from a few financiers to federal reserve oversight. The reform frees reserves nationwide, loosens bank requirements, and enables elastic note circulation backed by gold. Analysts note potential shift toward federal notes replacing gold certificates and broader credit access, with significant gold and monetary implications.
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Wilson
United States
New York City
George Paish
London Statist
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board
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