Safeguard the Blossoms Weather Advisory for Fruit Growers
A 1912 warning explains frost risks to fruit crops in the Yakima and Kennewick valleys. It describes how the Weather Bureau and local observers issue free frost alerts by telephone, based on daily max min and mean temperatures, wind, and local conditions. The notice notes peak danger after petals fall and outlines frost thresholds for apples peaches and pears with table data.
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Yakima Valley
Brown
Weather Bureau
Courier
North Yakima
Kennewick
Hamilton
Revival of Band A Plans Summer Concerts
Members of Band A meet to revive the group and plan a new era of performances. They propose spontaneous leadership, using available equipment and talent to stage credible concerts during the coming summer months. The first practice is set for Friday evening, June 58, at the Commercial Club rooms.
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Ednesday
Anewick
Commercal Club
Richland Berry Growers Join Kennewick Marketing Association
Richland district berry growers at a Wednesday meeting decided to market their crop through the Kennewick district association. The move, nearly unanimous, will shift about 7000 crates to Kennewick for sale, strengthening the local marketing organization and benefiting Kennewick members.
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Richland District
Kennewick
Mongrel Dog a Life Saver in Valley Incident
A liver spotted mongrel belonging to Mr. Moore alerted residents by barking at a door on Friday night. The dog led Moore to a drunken man on the North Coast railroad tracks who would have died if not for the dog’s timely actions before a train passed. The rescued man, a rancher, recovered enough to return home.
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Mr. Moore
Moore House
Cascade Yard Taken Over by Tum-a-Lum Co
J M Crawford president and J M Davis auditor departed after directing Cascade yard invoicing for two days. Tum a Lum Co now formally owns the Cascade property and 41 retail yards in eastern Washington. Home office is in Walla Walla.
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J.M. Crawford
Tum-a-Lum Lumber Co
J.M. Davis
Cascade Yard
Cascade
Tum-a- Lum Co
Washington
Walla Walla
Prosser Contractors Win Finley Drainage Bid
The Browne Construction Co or Prosser was the low bidder for the extension end completion of the Finley drainage ditch. Bids opened last Saturday and if bonds are sold the project will be completed by the firm at about $12,000.
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The
Browne Construction Co., Or
Prosser
Mysterious Train Death Inconclusive Verdict
A man’s mutilated body was found on the Northern Pacific tracks one and a half miles west of town. An inquest on Sunday afternoon returned an accidental death verdict. No identification could be found and the body was buried Monday from Mueller parlors.
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N. P
Mueller
Fruit and Produce Co Opens Finley Branch and Expands
The Fruit and Produce Co purchased King Bros store in Finley, taking possession Tuesday with Dr M P Davidson as manager. Finley stock excludes dry goods and shoes, which were sold elsewhere. Kennewick office sees F H Lincoln named assistant manager and J E McKinney as bookkeeper. Sly will focus more on field affairs. Prosser branch may move uptown and expand with new grocery stock purchases.
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the Fruit & Produce Co
King Bros
Finley
M. P. Davidson
Kennewick House
Kennewick
F. H. Lincoln
J. E. McKinney
Mr. Lincoln
Mr. Sly
Fruit & Produce
Prosser
Robbery at City Market Seized with Hidden Cash
Two masked men roped into City Cash Market early Tuesday forced proprietor Chris Christensen to reveal $200 stored in a coffee can. They bound him to a sausage grinder wheel, then fled after discovering the money. Christensen, found frozen in the cold room, later aided by police but could not identify the suspects.
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Chris Christensen
Christensen
Ferrel
Lind
Young Men Held on Bond in Plymouth Cattle Case
J I Walker and Claude Maynard of Plymouth faced a hearing before Justice Stater on charges of cattle stealing. Each was bound to $500 for trial in Superior Court. Walker, Plymouth postmaster and school board member, aided by Maynard, allegedly sold Farnsworth cattle meat from a mid February theft near his ranch six miles north of Plymouth. An investigation traced meat to Kennewick. Jacobsen named by Walker appeared unproven. Both men released on own recognizance with a week to post bond.
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J. I
Walker
Claude Maynard
Plymouth
Justice of the Peace Stater
Superior Court
A. B. Farnsworth
Maynard
Kennewick
Farnsworth
Mahan
Jacobsen
Seattle
Hal. H. Cole
Moulton & Henderson
Henderson
Hanford Irrigation Company Placed Under Receiver
The Hanford Irrigation and Power company is in receivership since April 1 after a suit by American Power and Light claiming a $497,945 loan plus $15,000 in other debts and $12,000 in damaged-water suits. Delinquent 1912 taxes and needed repairs threaten ranchers under the project. Judge Frank H. Rudkina named E F Benson of Tacoma as receiver to take charge and fulfill obligations to landholders.
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Hanford Irrigation & Power Company
American Power & Light Company
Hanford
Frank H. Rudkina
E. F. Benson
Tacoma
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Frost
Cooge
Stee
Band Boys
Richland Berry Growers
Captain Scott
Sykes
Phi
Dger
Canine
Tion
Hanford Company
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