Dolomite Plant Expands in Colville Industry
The Tulare mining company operates a dolomite plant three miles east of Colville with two kilns in use and a monthly output of about 650 tons. The site employs about 25 men plus woodcutters and teamsters, consuming roughly 12 cords of wood daily, and plans a third kiln to meet future demand for building mortar and lime substitutions. Mrs. Oaks travels to Hillyard due to illness in her family.
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Colville
Tulare Mining Company
Crown
Willamette Paper Company
Pacific Coast
Porterville
California
Crown- Willamette Paper Company
Oregon
Washington
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Chicago
That Flu Stuff Poem Warns of Quick Doctor’s Haste
A satirical verse warns readers about Dr Pill hastily diagnosing a flu without proper tests or rest. It critiques overworked doctors who label illnesses as the flu to avoid thorough examination, suggesting patients may be misdiagnosed.
War work ambitions of Stevens County youths mapped in 1918
A school examination of seventh and eighth graders in Stevens County shows 169 of 183 pupils saving and contributing to war efforts, with 109 owning War Savings Stamps and 24 buying Liberty Bonds. Most plan future roles in stenography, nursing, teaching, and farming, with 88 choosing stenography and 25 nursing or teaching. Native states listed show Washington dominant with 95 pupils, plus reps from 24 other regions and countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens County
Secret Service
U. S. Civil Service
Washington
Alabama
Arkansas
Canada
Colorado
Germany
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Tennessee
Wisconsin
Christmas Fund Brings Joy to Rural County Kiddos
About seventy county children received gifts this Christmas thanks to a fund started by probation officer Mr. Petty. Colville residents donated cash and goods, with local businesses and individuals helping wrap parcels and provide food, books, and toys. Many rural kids lack books, so donations emphasized story books, even as funds ran short for all desired items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petty
Colville
Williams & Hard
Jimmie
Stevens County
Rules rescinded for public eating places
The United States food administration has lifted all restrictions on public eating places while urging continued conservation of food. Demobilization reduces reports and details, but obligations under the food control act persist to curb profiteering, with licenses and penalties enforcing compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Food Administration
The
Food Administration
Bulletin urges calm over influenza scare headlines
The Bulletin of San Francisco argues against sensational influenza doomsaying. It says the epidemic’s worst is past as people take reasonable precautions and maintain a brave front to avoid mental contagion. It cautions not to panic over a bad cold or convert it into pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin
San Francisco
California
Colville Library Reaches About 1900 Volumes
The Colville public library now holds about 1900 volumes with an average of fifty books exchanged daily. The library operates in the brick grammar school building with librarians from the Colville Improvement Club led by Mrs. F. B. Goetter, supported by the city council and local clubs.
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Colville
Colville Commercial Club
The
Improvement Club
Thomas Aspend
F. B. Goetter
Kk. K. Arnold
C. H. Carroll
A. B. Lansburn
L. G. Keller
George Thomas
DPD
H. Carey
R. S. Wells
M. R. Strong
L. E. Josseph
George W. Seal
F. Y. Wilson
R. EF. Lee
D. W. Wiliams
Also Mentioned on This Page
EVI
Jeweler and
Opticia
Stevens County Power & Light Co
P. E. Dingle
Colville Abstract CO
Frank Kostka
Colville, Washington
TopNoch Flour Mills
F. S. Oaks
Hillyard
C. Lee
Dr. Pill
Colville Public Library
Frank B. Goetter
Smith’s
First National Bank
Colville, Wash
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