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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1907
Page
3
The Portland Seed Co announces arrival of its celebrated Seeds and states that retail prices are far below the catalogue in nearly every instance. During this month and next they will make promotions and offer favorable terms to customers.
Diamond Brand Chick Food, Lee's Egg Maker, Lee's Lice Killer and Gemnozone for Roup are marketed as the essential poultry foods to achieve optimal flock results, according to the cited advertisement.
United States Land Office in Walla Walla Washington announces a contest against Charles F Dooley Desert Land Entry No 319 filed December 1 1902 for section 34 town 11 range 28 east Willamette meridian. Frederick G Gislette contends insufficient improvements and lack of irrigation work total about forty dollars and no expenditures. Public notice requires appearance May 16 1907 at 10 o clock before the Register and Receiver.
Harriet E Pass contests desert land claim No 356 filed April 11 1903 by Webster M Spencer in NW section 10 township 10 range 28 East M. and alleges lack of required improvements irrigation costs and third annual proof. Hearing set for May 17 1907 before the Register and Receiver at Walla Walla. Publication ordered due to failure of personal service.
The Land Office at Walla Walla waives notice by publication for John D McCowty contest against Charles H Spenucer regarding Desert Land Act improvements on NE section 10 township 10 range 28 E WM. Proceedings set for May 17, 1907 before the Register and Receiver. contestants must appear and offer evidence. J Gillis, Register.
Notice is hereby given Glen burn Gard of Finney Washington has filed for final five year proof for Homestead Entry No 10924 dated April 4 1902 for the northeast and southeast quarter section 34 township 8 range 30 east Willamette Meridian. Proof will be made before CT Guzentanner US Commissioner Pasco Washington on May 9 1907 witnesses Luke Walsh Richland James Dadson Kennewick J R Fifer Finley W Teawalt Finley and A J Gillis Register.
A blind man describes color as sound and music not sight. Red sparks a high piercing note while blue and green become delicate tones and yellow hair-quick lively notes. Black stands for darkness and absence of light.
A man borrows money from a widow to loan to A who later marries the widow. Now the husband A refuses to repay, and the widow demands repayment from the lender. The reader suggests charging the widow a commission for finding a husband and avoiding attractive widows.
A Pushville meeting promotes dual hand use for children with a speaker claiming equal skill with both hands and a quip about pockets. The Manx law favored smaller thefts while larger steals could not hide, making bigger crimes less felonious. Jerome K Jerome reflects on universal desire and fate.
States Land Office announces Clara A Gillette as contestant against desert land entry No 449 dated February 13 1904 for sections 2 10 R28 E M. Richard H Steeley is alleged to have failed to meet Desert Land Act requirements including lack of improvements proofs and reclamation work. A hearing before the Register is set for May 16 1907 at 10 o clock in Walla Walla Washington.
Department of the Interior announces a contest by Charles W. M. Stevens against Fred L. Titsworth home stead entry No. 13887 in section 4, township 7, range 30 east. Contestant alleges abandonment over six months and lack of residence or cultivation. Hearing set for April 25, 1907 at 10 a.m. before the Register and Receiver. Publication ordered due to due diligence.
Surplus list includes Elberta Early Crawford Late Crawford peaches Bartlett pears and Lambert Bing and Royal Ann cherries with a general nursery stock assortment. First class stock ready for delivery about April 1st and passes inspection. Send for catalogue.
John F Veluzat files a contest affidavit against John Sherman Desert Land entry No 338 dated March 2 1904 for section 10 11 in 2N R2E alleging no expenditures or irrigation work nor annual proof required by the Desert Land Act. Hearing set for April 24 before the Register and Receiver in Walla Walla Washington. publication directed.
Westbound services include No. 1 North Coast No. 3 Pacific Express No. 5 Burlington No. 15 Spokane Eastbound services include No. 2 North Coast 52 and No. 4 Twin City Ex No. 6 Burlington No. 16 Spokane Flyer Nos 1 2 and 6 do not stop for 1002 cm
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