Brown-tail moth scare in Rainier Valley clarified
Horticultural Inspector F E Desellem reports to Mr Huntley that the Rainier Valley sighting was a pupal stage of a tentless tent caterpillar Malacosoma distrib, not the brown-tail moth. Quarantine and eradication efforts were started and specimens sent to Dr L O Howard for identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainier Valley
Seattle
Huntley
L. O. Howard
United States
Washington, D. C
Dept. of Agriculture
F. E. Desellem
Horticultural Inspector
Tobacco yarn spurs chance of Columbia River Valley trial
A rumor of tobacco cultivation in Washington's Columbia River Valley centers on Nathan Thayer of Kennewick. Horticultural experts see suitable soil and climate, with Thayer planning winter return to Kentucky to bring expert growers and possibly conduct experiments on his High Lands property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia River Valley
Washington
Nathan Thayer
Kennewick
Thayer
Kentucky
Western Tobacco Journal
Cincinnatti
Ohio
United States
South
Prof
van Holderbeke
Hotel Kennewick
The Guernsey Milk Color and Stable Lighting
The article argues Guernsey cows must have bright light and green food to keep yellow milk pigment. It cites sun exposure and green alfalfa hay as essential, warning dark stables negate breeding efforts. Breeding alone cannot preserve color without proper environment and feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey
Hoard
Jersey
London
Potato Investigations Bulletin Reports Big Yield Gains
State Agricultural Experiment Station releases General Bulletin No 94 detailing potato variety tests from 1905 to 1908. It lists best varieties for early market, medium maturity, high yield, late types and stock feed, plus seed selection methods to raise yields over 30 percent in two years. Free copies via the Director, Pullman Washington. Keep chicks lice free to win blue ribbons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultural Experiment Station
A. G. Craig
Pullman, Wash
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Mottinger Island Claim
George H Mottinger of Mottinger Washington files to prove title to Desert Land Entry No 680 for Mottinger Island in the Columbia River. Final proof set before the U S Land Office at Walla Walla on August 29 1911 with witnesses Albert Atchison Clarence Atchison Charles Trucb Olga Westermeyer. First publication July 21 1911 Last publication August 25 1911
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Walla Walla
Wash
George H. Mottinger
Mottinger
Washington
Mottinger Island
Columbia River
Main Channel
E. Will. Meridian
Register and Receiver
Albert Atchison
Clarence Atchison
Plymouth
Charles Trucb
Olga Westermeyer
Notice Day Appointed for Settlement of Administrators Final Account
In Benton County Washington the administrator with the will annexed T H Mitchell presents his final account in the estate of Louise Roby Heath deceased. The court fixes Wednesday August 30 1911 at 10 o clock a m in Prosser for settlement there may be written exceptions and contest to the trial account. The notice is signed by Clerk Frank E Snively and Deputy M A Delle with dates July 93 and August Is.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
State of Washington
Benton County
Louise Roby Heath
T. H. Mitchell
Prosser
C. R. Holcomb
Notice of Hearing Petition for Appointment of Guardian
Almyra Cox has filed to appoint a guardian of the estate for minors Lester J. Cox Edith Cox Grace Cox Chester E. Cox and A Bertum Cox in Benton County Washington. Hearing set for September 7 1911 at 2 PM at the Prosser Court House to determine if guardianship is proper. Frank E. Snively Clerk announces with Deputy M C Delle. First publication August 4 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Washington
County of
Benton
Lester J. Cox
Edith Cox
Grace Cox
Chester E. Cox
A. Bertum Cox
Edgar Cox
Almyra Cox
A.bertum Cox
Benton County
Washington
Clay Puderbaugh
A. D
Prosser
Andrew Brown
Frank E. Snively
Said Superior Court
M. C. Delle
Notice of Hearing on Livestock District Creation
Public notice states a petition signed by at least ten residents seeks a district where livestock cannot run at large. The proposed area covers multiple sections in townships 8 and 9 north, ranges 29 and 30 east, Benton County, Washington, including land near Kennewick. The Benton County Board of Commissioners will hear the petition at 11:00 A.M. on September 6, 1911, at Prosser Court House, with objections due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Township Nine
W. M
Benton County
Kennewick
W.M
Board of County Commissioners
Prosser
Wash
Rooster Hatches Sixty Chicks in Mt Vernon Farm Tale
A Barred Rock cock owned by A S Dowler of Mt Vernon Illinois sat on a nest and hatched fifteen chicks from seventeen eggs. He nursed the brood as a hen would and appears to enjoy the care duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Dowler
Mt. Vernon
Ill
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Bath
Spokane
Kingsbury
Thhe
J. E. Tull CO
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Bookler
Washington Trust and Sngs Bank
Detter Horton National Bank of Seattle
Baden
Hausen
Badenhausen
Moran Company
The
Columbia Steamboat Co
Samer Mountain Gem
Pring
Priest Rapids
Ama Steamboat Co
Kennewick Ave
Amon
Ira Hughes
Krauses
Rorman Lichty Mfg. Co
Des Moines, Ta
Columbia Pharmacy
Olmsted
Northern Pac. Irrigation Co
Nat Coal Land
John H. McDoNald
Register
B. A. E. Verity
Kennewick Lodge
A. H. Richards
W. Tompkins
Secy
Afton Circle
Nina Neibel
G. N
Alice Pike
Becy
Masonic Hall
O. F. Kennewick Lodge No.222
F. Hall
Jas. Crowell
N. G
Eastern Star
O. E.S
Emile E. Shanafelt
W. M. Cora Sercombe
Knights of Pythias
A. BR. Garpner, C. G. C. L. Holcoms, K.R
Yayeay Wiig
WM. Lewtas
Kennewick, Wash
I. A. Boynton
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Washington & Fourth Sts
Washington Dairy
Tull’s
Holmes’ Store
J. C. Dennis
Alaska Junk CO
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Broadway
Business Center
James St
F.B. Rutherford
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