Summer Pruning Demonstrations Draw Large Crowd
Professor Thornber led well attended sessions on summer pruning at Kennewick with field demos on J. J. Ruddick and H. M. Bartlett orchards and others. The program covered wood growth, fruit spur production, budding, grafting, seed selection and a forthcoming August visit featuring apple top working and grape culture.
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Thornber
J. J. Rudkid
H. M. Bartlett
E. O. Keene
A.C. Hart
W. H. Witt
John Storeland
Kennewick
Commercial Club
Highlands Club
Prof
F. J. Kadow
Highlands
Prof. Thornber
Northern Pacific canal project not abandoned says official
Northern Pacific officials indicate preliminary surveys for the high line canal are complete and final estimates are pending. High costs and unsettled finances may delay active work, with a cautious, temporary postponement until the full report is reviewed. The plan involves diverting Yakima river water for gravity flow to irrigation across about 175 000 acres in the Yakima and Columbia valleys and potential land sales to farmers with favorable terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific High Line Canal
Yakima Republic
Thos. Cooper
The
Northern Pacific
Reclamation Service
Yakima River
Rota
Yakima
Columbia River
Cooper
Local business changes hands in Kennewick
This week two Kennewick businesses changed owners. T C Cobb Co transfers to J W Sherk Co with stock valued at 25 000 to 30 000 and new management promising growth and a permanent home. Corders candy store and bakery sold to E A Pinckney of Pasco who plans to run the Kennewick shop to high standards set by his Pasco location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick
T. C. Cobb & Co
J. W. Sherk & Co
Sherk
Corder
E. A. Pinckney
Pasco
Pinckney
Highlanders Back County Agriculturist Work
Highlanders endorse the county agriculturist noting opposition to retrenchment by Prosser faction. At a Saturday meeting the club unanimously urged county commissioners to continue funding and extend the crop inspection staff and include expanded duties. The secretary was instructed to inform officials of local wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosser
Club House
Water Provision and Trade Growth Drive Land Development
The article argues that land profits hinge on development and higher freight tonnage. It predicts water supply for the land soon, either via private capital or government, and notes abundant storage water can be arranged.
Fine steamer to be ready in September
J W Greene president of the Pasco Kennewick Railway and Navigation Co says a modern freight and passenger boat will run between Kennewick and White Bluffs with a 150 passenger capacity and 50 tons of freight at about 14 mph. A $10 000 ferry will link Kennewick and Pasco with readiness targeted for October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Kennewick-Pasco
Kennewick
J. W. Greene
Pasco-Kennewick
Seattle
White Bluffs
Pasco
Greene
Northern Pacific
Lott Charged With Aiming Gun Receives Fine
C F Lott was arrested Saturday on a charge by Martin Nye of aiming and pointing a deadly weapon with intent to kill or harm. The dispute over water distribution on Highlands led to the incident. Lott pled not guilty, was fined ten dollars plus costs, and faced ten days in jail. a second hearing reduced the fine to one dollar or one day in jail, which he paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Lott
Martin Nye
Nye
Lott
Harvest in Horse Heaven Hits High Wheat Yields
Wheat yields around twenty-five bushels per acre in the Horse Heaven hills near Kennewick show a heavier head and more efficient harvest than ever before. Some fields reach 25 bushels, but overall acreage may not meet that figure due to wind, drought, and thin stands. Total crop expected around 35,000 sacks, most brought to Kennewick. full regional failure elsewhere. Mrs. J. J. Beaudette and children visit from St Paul. A planned ten round boxing match in Pasco between Harry Jewell and Billy Gaffney was canceled after Gaffney demanded a $100 guarantee. a different bout between Sammy Good and Jewell is planned for Aug 8 in Pasco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horse Heaven
Kennewick
Heberline-Larramore
Kiona
Prosser
J. J. Beaudette
St. Paul
Pasco Athletic Club
Sammy Good
Tacoma
Jewell
Pasco
Carnival Wheels Steadily Moving at Kennewick Carnival
Headquarters for the Grape Carnival are set in the Commercial Club rooms with Manager W R Crawford ready to discuss the event planned for September 25 26 and 27. He outlines aims for broad community cooperation and previews features like Talking Movies and Bee Wizard while inviting general and especially ladies to contribute to a smoothly run carnival through shared effort.
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Commercial Club
W. R. Crawford
Kennewick
Crawford
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N. P
Vonaney
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cobb Department Store
Sherk & Co
Portland
W. Greene
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