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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1909
Page
4
Handsome line of wash dresses offered at prices from 3.50 to 12.50 with dainty styles and high quality. Each garment is perfectly fitted and free before leaving the store, with a guarantee of satisfaction on every sale.
Daily deals advertise men s work shirts at 50c each and canvas gloves for 5c a pair. Spools of thread 25c, pest standard print 5 to 6c per yard, men s cotton socks 5c a pair. Bleached muslin 84c, children and women s hose 84c. Meritas oilcloth 15c per yard in white or colors. Mer's blue band overalls 50c. Gingham 10c per yard. Promises unbeatable prices with high quality and largest shoe stock in Benton County.
The text emphasizes broad offerings with large selections and top quality. It pledges customer satisfaction as the supreme effort and claims prices are fair. It asserts no purchase is complete until the customer is fully satisfied.
Finley notes show steady transfers with no real estate price rise. Local gatherings include Ladies Aid at Mrs E King and Edison phonograph entertainment. several residents visit relatives in Spokane Walla Walla Seattle Kennewick and Richland hosts events.
Amatilly returned from Celilo but winds prevented work on Homily Rapids for days. Rev. G M Bailey of Hood River visited, now settled in new home. Josie McGuire sick with lagrippe. Mrs Dimmick visited Kennewick. Numerous residents and relatives arrived or left town. school reopened with full attendance.
J. 1 Stimson declares Richland’s prospects look encouraging and plans to press ahead with future development and initiatives boosting the town’s outlook.
In Benton County Superior Court Washington the administration of Lucy Ann Thompkins deceased is granted. All claimants must present vouchers within one year from the notice date or be barred. Dated April 15 1999 Kennewick Washington by Administrator Charles W Thompkins.
The London Chronicle recounts Montenegrin patriotism in exile where free men fight for the nation. An envoy once left prison with 3000 florins for the bank and returned. a prisoner joked of returning to Cetinje after a skins run. Guards watched prisoners outdoors, yet a prisoner would seize a rifle if the guard left.
A new boarder jokes about once being a weather prophet in his hometown while spearing a potato at breakfast. The light remark hints at his colorful past and fits the column’s casual parlour tone.
J A Edgerton argues Lincoln's masterful speeches derive from choosing the simplest, shortest words that carry meaning. He notes the Gettysburg address and second inaugural as models of precise language and enduring clarity in expression.
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt depicts a flirtation turning into a courtroom moment where a young man admits an impulsive kiss and invokes insanity as a defense. The dialogue contrasts prudence with passion amid a jury’s scrutiny.
An old gentleman at a church bazaar asks the May girl in charge what she asks for the plate. She answers with a shy smile that the boys ask for one guinea. The exchange captures a humorous moment at the bazaar.
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