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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1905
Page
3
A Montreal Family Herald correspondent describes a hinge free farm gate using a hurdle between two strong posts. A cleat supports the second bar and the gate slides when the top cleat is greased. The design prevents pushing and needs no hinges. The author notes six gates in use and plans more.
The article reports projected gains in U S wheat production with winter wheat over 411 million bushels and spring wheat potentially exceeding by 10 to 15 million, totaling about 670 million across the United States. It discusses forecasts, comparisons with 1903 and 1904, and notes on spring wheat risks and overall yield expectations. It also covers beef costs, feed trials at Illinois, and methods for handling kicking cows, alongside moisture needs for oats.
The Ohio Farmer notes seeding oats in corn stubble fails when spring soil is shallow and wet and then bakes hard after dry spells. Do not hurry sowing. wait until the ground dries enough to plow and break.
A Detroit Tribune writer notes Michigan sheep and lamb feeders face a peculiar shortage as Western receipts at Chicago are not meeting hopes. Demand is high, with few bargains and many buyers driving up prices, yet wool and mutton prospects remain bright and feeders may profit despite feeding stock costs.
A humorous farmer clash over blocking autos with wagons ends in a boast of armed defense. The piece notes Sunday milk yields dip on Sundays in Wisconsin experiments. Practical tips cover sharpening posts, sod houses with telephones, and poultry care including feeding, flock size, and egg production guidance.
In New York on a Sunday night a clash between Hip Sing tong and other Chinese groups at a crowded Dovers Street theater left three men dead and several injured. Police report Hip Sing initiated the riot and used concealed large revolvers among the crowded 400-person capacity venue.
Attorney General Moody has wired U S attorneys in Madison Milwaukee St Paul Fargo Helena Boise Spokane Seattle and Portland to investigate the interruption of telegraph service on the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railways as part of preserving interstate commerce avenues.
Irregularities alleged across several offices include the Agricultural department’s bureau of statistics previewing cotton crop info, weather bureau lavish spending on Bluemont buildings, and the bureau of animal industry linked to patent meat tags. Allegations also accuse the geological survey of private stock conflicts, fish commission of releasing government photos to magazines, forestry work favoring private interests, and improper contracting at the government printing office with officials owning stock in related firms.
William W. Stevenson was shot dead by Chilton Bowen in a lodging house on Larkin Street San Francisco. Bowen, arrested with a revolver at the scene, admits the shooting saying Stevenson had killed two men and he acted to prevent further danger involving Stevenson and Bowen’s wife.
Jefferson City reports Senator Frank H. Harris was found not guilty by a circuit court jury on bribery charges tied to a 1901 legislative bill to repeal the statute banning alum in baking powder production, the so called alum bill.
A tramp who slept in a newly made coffin in an Amsterdam undertaker shop was sent to prison for impersonating the dead, since he was not a corpse and thus claimed a space that belonged to the deceased.
The government approves another internal loan of 100 million dollars with 75 million to be issued initially. It will be similar to the March loan and is expected to be issued in about a fortnight.
Among the list of English place names are Hangman Hill Dirtcar Deadman s Green Friends Fell and Hingry Bentley a whimsical catalog of locations noted for their unusual sobriquets.
Mount Angel residents are buzzing over a newborn with 12 fingers and 12 toes. Dr J E Webb has removed the extra fingers and plans to operate on the extra toes soon.
Shake in Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure hot sweating aching swollen feet and to ease corns ingrowing nails and bunions. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 25c with free sample by mail. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy NY. It is not much use to master the Bible unless its truths master you.
The listing covers events from October fairs in Spokane and Helena to September meetings in Lewiston and Moscow plus August gatherings in Anaconda Dillon and Wenatchee. Major items include the Lewis and Clark centennial exposition in Portland running June 1 to October 15 and the International Irrigation Congress August 21 to 24.
A shopper who has bought tea for ten years cautions others about Schilling's Best. They argue that if you dislike the brand you waste money and miss out on the tea you seek.
A trial trip of a motor boat built from Charles H. Herreshoff plans at the American Boat Manufacturing company plant is reported to have demonstrated that the craft is the fastest ever built.
In Yokohama on August 7 a Chinese meeting resolved to boycott American bankers shippers and insurance firms. Other business lines were not acted upon and the boycott action was deferred for the moment.
Howard E Burton announces specimen prices for gold silver lead zinc and cyanide testing with mailing envelopes and full price list on application Leadville Colorado reference Carbonate National Bank also solicits control and umpire work. Army maneuvers near India honor visit of the Prince of Wales. 900 square miles involved. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup marketed for teething. German firm wins order for 4,000,000 cigars for Russian army at $1.20 per hundred.
A fragmented plurality of items is noted: Berlin enforces licenses for baby carriages with numbered vehicles. Piso's Cure for Consumption touted as best for coughs and colds. a Louvain restaurant keeper fined $25 for serving rabbit as hare. the Prince and Princess of Wales own 19 pianos, all wedding presents.
The grocer offers a money-back guarantee to customers who do not purchase Lila Bchilug’s Best, promising refunds upon return or request.
A masked burglar entered Behnke Brothers' saloon in Gazelle Cal Aug 6 and forced 15 men to line up and hand over valuables. He secured about $100 from the crowd and $68 from the till then fled toward the northbound train.
Mary Garrigan a 16 year old from Los Angeles drowned after falling into the Merced River near Yosemite Valley while playing at a campfire. John Yates a Fourth Cavalry soldier also drowned attempting her rescue.
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