River Drainage Problems in Colville Valley
Henry J. Plumb argues that river drainage and prolonged drought have created a pressing alkali soil problem in Stevens county. He explains osmosis shifts injure crops in alkali soils and proposes solutions including sulfur treatment, sweet clover, barnyard manure, and building adjustable dams for local sub irrigation to raise the water table and improve moisture for crops.
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Colville
Colville Valley
Stevens County
Washington
Northwest
United States
Irrigation Push Adds Momentum to Water Use
The speaker states a strong belief that all available waters will be used for irrigation as quickly as engineers complete the necessary work and installations. He emphasizes a broad, urgent plan to maximize irrigation from existing water resources.
Death of Earl Habein Follows Mother's Passing
Earl Habein of Colville died at Mt. Carmel hospital Saturday night from throat infection at age 30 years 9 months 17 days. Grief over his mother’s death two weeks earlier is believed to have hastened his passing. Funeral services were held at McCord Undertaking parlors with music by Mrs. Glen Crewse, conducted by Rev. J. M. Huggins, burial at Highland beside his mother. Pallbearers included Dr. R. F. Goetter David McMillan Dr. J. J. Ingle Emery Tremblay Grover Graham and Lloyd Melcher.
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Earl Habein
Colville
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Frank Habein
McCord Undertaking
Glen Crewse
J. M. Huggins
Congregational Church
Highland
R. F. Goetter
David Mcillan
J. J. Ingle
Emery Tremblay
Grover Graham
Lloyd Melcher
Airplane Trip Over Sierra by Miller and Winslow
John F. E. Miller, former Colville Legion commander, recounts an air mail flight from Crissy Field San Francisco to Reno with Burr Winslow. The 200 mile trip in 1 hour 58 minutes rose to 12,500 feet amid mountains and snow caps, offering sweeping views and a rough final descent into Reno. Unclaimed letters at Colville post include Armstrong Brand Fox LaMont Linn Muir Camuels Thomas.
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Miller
Winslow
John FE
Colville
Crissy Field
Reno
Ane
Berkeley
Oakland
San Francisco
Bay
Sacramento Valley
Sacramento City
Burr
J. A. Armstrong
B. W. Brand
Roy C. Fox
William LaMont
Bill LaMont
J. E. Linn
G. Herryfield
John G. Muir
Co. C. Camuels
L. C. Thomas
Miss Mildred Maurer Returns Home From Cheney Normal
Miss Mildred Maurer who has been attending Cheney Normal School returned home last week.
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Mildred Maurer
Cheney Normal
Rose Lee Norton Works At Attorney Jackson’s Office
Miss Rose Lee Norton is employed in the office of Attorney W. H. Jackson, serving in a clerical capacity.
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Rose Lee Norton
W. H. Jackson
Candidates File For the Primary
The last day for filing candidacy is today with many filings expected. Democrats list candidates for multiple offices in Colville and surrounding areas including Weatherman, Ham, Ledgerwood, Kohlstedt, Graham, and more ahead of the September 12 primary.
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al Weatherman
Addy
D. F. Ham
Colville
C. A. Ledgerwood
E. G. Kohlstedt
P. H. Graham
Boundary
Town Voters Register or Miss Their Vote
Voters face tight deadlines for the September primaries with registration closing twenty days before September 12. The books reopen September 13 and close again twenty days before the November 7 general election. Incorporated cities require annual registration this year.
Livestock Judging Tour Schedule Across Stevens County
County Agent H. J. Plumb announces a series of livestock demonstrations starting Monday August 21. C M Hubbard from Washington State College will judge and demonstrate with farms listed for each session including hog and sheep Berkshire and Duroc Jersey swine Poland China and feeding instructions for local pig clubs across Springdale Fruitland Gifford Rice Boyds Bluecreek Colville Valley Twelve Mile through August 24.
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Stevens County Cooperative Extension Work
H. J. Plumb
C. M. Hubbard
Extension Service
Washington State College
Springdale
F. H. Brevet
Fruitland
F. M. Curtiss
Berkshire
Gifford
S. C. Sturman
Duroc Jersey
Colville Valley
Schedule of the Coming Events
Primary filings close August 12 and September 4 is Labor Day. The Spokane Interstate Fair runs September 4 to 9. The Sept 12 Primary Election and September 23 Autumn begins. Stevens County Livestock Show and Fair takes place September 27, 28, 29.
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Spokane
Stevens County
Biennial Election Book Involves Three Constitutional Amendments
Printing of the biennial election pamphlet for all registered voters is underway under Secretary of State J. Grant Hinkle. The pamphlet will include three constitutional amendments four referred bills and two initiative measures with arguments published for the 80 10 school bill.
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J. Grant Hinkle
Colville Boys Start Camp Experience At Camp Lewis
Fourteen Colville youths begin a week at Camp Lewis Citizens Army Training Camp with tours aboard the battleship New Mexico. Paul Hofstetter briefly fell ill after vaccination but is improving. The group remarks on the size of the ships, the courtesy of officers, and plans a Mt. Rainier hike.
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United States
Colville
Citizens’ Military Training Camp
Edward Dowling
Mervyn E. Corey
Homer J. Corey
Paul Hofstetter
Geo. C. Wilbur
Frank R. Hanson
Frank M. Huggins
Milton McCauley
John S. Kimberley
Hugh M. Taylor
Charles C. Whitten
Daniel Moorehead
Geo. D. St
Tacoma
New Mexico
Charles Wilbur
Mt. Ranier
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Colville Examiner
Colville Abstract CO
Frank Kostka
Colville, Washington
Coumbia
Rose Ponselle
Kerekjarto
Charles Hackett
Columbia
Colville Song Shop
Hazel Emery
Topnoch Flour Mills
Henry J. Plumb
W. Lon Johnson
Herman FI. Josefsky
Harvey
V. A. Veres
Boyds
J. M. Glasgow
Hunters
Thomas I. Oakshott
John T. Raftis
Dorothy Dexter
D. H. Ulrich
J. G. Snoddy
W. L. Biggar
Rice
Henry Hughes
Meyers Falls
John S. McLean
J. S. Lane
G. B. Ide
Chester R. Wiley
Extension
U. S. Army Camp
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