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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1911
Page
8
Chicago bishop Bis hop Fallows argues Americans are too active and materialistic, lacking joy. He urges embracing a joyful life to strengthen body and spirit, saying joy brightens the eye, energizes work, and lengthens life, with less quarrel and more laughter.
Sunday the 30th marks Tuberculosis Day urging churches to discuss prevention during the week. Last year over 40,000 sermons were preached nationwide and 200,000 churches are expected to observe this year with 33 million communicants reached. The movement aims to curb tuberculosis, which in 1910 caused more state deaths than several diseases combined.
The Spokane Associated Charities Health Officer Anderson and Mayor Hindley plan a city colony of consumptives to combat tuberculosis. They argue that education for children and public health protection justify an outdoor institution as essential to stop the disease now to prevent its spread in the next generation.
Commissioner Haydon of the public safety department warns that any open pool rooms or betting books connected with the Idaho side race track opening August 26 will breach state law. The department will arrest keepers players owners and lessees of premises hosting gaming, with penalties up to five years in prison. Frank W. Smith says no Idaho law prohibits pool selling but the racing association will not be linked with books or pools at Post Falls track or in Spokane.
Councilman Garber critiques recent weather reports while the paper defends Kennewick weather as generally aligning with regional norms. The editors admit amateur status but boast the quantity and quality of their weather coverage.
Testifying before the state railroad commission in Spokane, Spokane Inland Empire Electric Railway president J. P. Graves contends the actual property value is 24 million dollars versus a 15.4 million appraisal. He says land valuation is underestimated and cites a 21.36 million capitalization. Graves notes plans to award a contract for a Spokane river to Columbia river electric line and extend main lines to Lewiston Idaho and Walla Walla Washington, spanning 147 and 294 miles. The Nine Mile plant, with 20 000 horsepower, has an annual output valued at 1 million while production costs under 20 percent of that amount.
The county auditor will issue all third class school district warrants under an AG bureau ruling to curb forged or altered payments. Treasurers must record warrants to verify authenticity on payment, moving districts toward cash basis after July 1. Yakima County leads in implementation as courts determine status of questioned warrants.
W C Martin as Administrator will auction the Martin estate tracts at the Court House Ritzville on April 29 at 10 a m The sale covers six and a half acre and ten acre tracts in Section 13 Township 9 North Range 28 near Richland Buyers are urged to seize two fine parcels at low prices.
Gentle relief promise for threats and lung trouble using Chamber lains Cough Remedy. Claims soothing healing effects and availability at The Columbia Pharmacy for purchase.
A local notice promotes Cham berlain s Stomach and Liver tablets as the remedy to stomach trouble. The ad emphasizes ease of use and effectiveness and notes The Columbia Pharmacy as the retailer.
Readable parts mention a 1 acre tract and references to Gorsuc J B Rufus, a dean and a reception. The OCR text is garbled with scattered names and phrases, lacking a clear narrative or dates beyond 1904.
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