Poultry Exhibit Draws Record Attention in Stevens County
The Stevens County Poultry Association closed a memorable show with nearly four hundred birds entered and judges noting higher overall scores than prior events. top prizes went to Rhode Island Reds and a wide range of breeds including Orpingtons Leghorns Wyandottes and Anconas with a breakage incident among ducks and geese adding local color. The event plans to become an annual affair backed by the Stevens County community and local sponsors.
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Colville
John B. Slater
Stevens County Poultry Association
Washington
Nelson
Stevens County
Rhode Island
Aldrich
Toulouse
Egypt
Plymouth Rock
Fileht
Atlantic
England
Pacific
National Poultry Association
Plymouth Rocks
Fred
Ide
H.L. Mooney
Chesaw
J. H. Genty
E. Broezel
F. Kostka
W. Gammage
White Rocks
J. M. Coogan
D. H. Kimple
Eakle
American Poultry Association
J. C. Eakle
C. Anconas
C. White
A. P. Trunnell
C. Brown
J. H. Leighton
Frank Kostka
B. H. Parker
KR. S. Wiltse
T. J. Nopp
J. H. Kemple
Black Orpingtons
Buff Orpingtons
Wiltse
A. B. Willett
Middleport
A. L. Knapp
T. J. Napp
F. Db. Waynick
Golden Wyandottes
C. C. McFarland
White Wyandottes
W. L. Ballard
Houdans
D. ©. Thomas
Echo
Wyandottes
C. A. Ledgerwood
Joe Cleater
J. C. Hanna
L. J. Artman
E. Coners
Favorelles
H. L. Mooney
A. P. Trunnels
Publicity urged for Stevens Ferry granges ahead of state meeting
W. H. Anderson appeals to Stevens and Ferry county Granges to elect reporters and push publicity through Colville press ahead of June state Grange gathering. Quillisascut Grange reports strong session with degrees conferred, officer elections, and a public installation planned with R. F. Goakey to install, following a council supper.
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Stevens
Ferry
Colville
Statesman-Index
Examiner
Washington
Doty
Harrigan
Grange
W. H. Anderson
Omona
Quillisasent Grange
Mt. Corbin
Sherman Creek
Zada
Quillisascut Grange
G. O. Curry
A. Grant Smith
Kate Goakey
Edith Blagg
Roy Campbell
Mollie Burnham
Omar Mathews
L. W. Blagg
Jody Byrd
Purveyor of Cheer Sparks Townwide Song
A village transforms through a simple army tune sung by a potter, a tinsmith, a merchant, and others. The infectious chorus lifts spirits from the smithy to the street, drawing praise from an invalid, a bus driver, and shoppers as the tune spreads, guiding labor and life with unexpected joy.
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Yender
John D. Wells
Buffalo News
Bowser Bitten, He Knew ’Twas Counterfeit
Mrs Bowser eyes a counterfeit five dollar bill after a shopping trip and a playful lie leads to a dramatic clash. Mr Bowser accuses her, fails to find the bill, then discovers it in his own pocket and explodes in humiliation. The pair debate divorce and alimony as he limps away in a final (non-graphic) blow.
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Mrs. Bowser
Jericho
Jane Rolls
Mr. Bowser
An Old Sport's Epigram About Kid Habit
Epigram notes Kid Habit the heavyweight fears being Angora before entering the ring, as quoted by the New York Evening World. The quip frames a boxing bout with sharp humor.
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Kid Habit
New York Evening World
Boss and Clerk Clash Over Salary After Alimony Demand
A Detroit Free Press snippet depicts a boss accusing a clerk of a raise soon after marriage while the clerk insists on higher pay to cover alimony. The exchange highlights workplace tension over personal finances.
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Detroit Free Press
Queer Fellow Advocates of Good Roads
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip notes that Bigsby is a queer fellow because he is a strong advocate for good roads yet does not own an automobile. The exchange highlights attitudes toward road reform and personal property in a humorous light.
Maiden Josephine King Dies While Singing
A neighbor nearby remarks with grim irony as Josephine King collapses dead during a singing attempt. The scene underscores the sudden end of a local singer whose performance drew interest from those nearby.
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Josephine King
Death
New York Morning Telegraph
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Warren Savage
Gus Selle
William Beckler
J. G. Eakle
E. V. Fleming
Ducks
Frank Pollak
Narcisse
Pen Ekin
C. H. Morrison
Rio
Geese
Joe Mammoth
Colville Merchante Farmers’ Store
Blakely
Statesman Index
Colville Plumbing and Tinning Company
Coogan
Willett Bros. G. FB. Ide
A. W. Cook
Old Dominion Creamery
F. L. Torrey
James Petty
W. W. Campbell
B. G. Rick
Casey & Son
Leader
F. B. Goetter
Lee Strauss
Colville Drug Company
A. Trunnels
Democratic House of Representatives
American Press Assoc
Champ Clark
Harris & Wing
Oscar W. Underwood
Oriental Limited
Great Northern Railway
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Chicago
Calle
Rome
Sitet
Cne
Riverstas
Spokane
Was
Colville, Wash
The
Bowser Bitten
M. Quad
Associated Literary Press
Heralds’ College
Ludgate
King Lud
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