Our Fruit Inspector de Sellem earns trust for pest knowledge
In F. E. DeSellem the state horticultural inspector has a reputation as a bug expert who knows pests by first names. He remains on call in the county, inspecting orchards and teaching growers, earning trust despite protests and advancing a stronger county-wide fruit program.
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F. E. DeSellem
Bugs
Kennewick
Prosser
DeSellem
Kennewick Valley
Pupahood
Harbor Improvements urged along Pacific coast ports
John Barrett of the Pan American Union urged Pacific Coast cities to upgrade harbor facilities in anticipation of a shipping surge after the Panama Canal opens. He warned western seaports must be ready and noted Los Angeles San Diego San Francisco Portland Seattle and Kennewick are already pursuing harbor improvements.
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John Barrett
Panama American Union
Barrett
West
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco
Portland
Seattle
Kennewick
Jacob G. Schurman
Cornell University
Interior Fisher
Denver
Fisher
Alaska
Washington fruit sales grow cash market and export demand
Washington growers report rising fruit sales with cash transactions reducing past losses from consignments. Sales target Eastern markets and European buyers show strong inquiries. growers anticipate 15 to 20 million dollars in crop receipts within sixty days. Washington stone bids compete with Indiana on federal building projects. quarrymen seek federal work along the Pacific Coast. The state sheriffs association criticizes Gov. Hay for underfunding law enforcement, while Sheriff Hodge warns felon visibility differs across the border.
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Washington
Wenatchee
Indiana
Uncle Sam
Pacific Coast
Washington State Sheriffs’ Association
M. E. Hay
Robt. T. Hodge
King County
Hay
Canada
Mount Vernon Editor Becomes State Editorial Association President
Fred Ornes of Mount Vernon is elected president of the Washington State Editorial Association and will host the society next year. Gray's Harbor provided the editors with a model entertainment this summer. The group voted to support publicity for the anti tuberculosis league as needed.
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Fred Ornes
Mount Vernon
Washington State Editorial Association
Gray’s Harbor
Oregon Battleship Seeks Canal Cutoff Chance
The Seattle Argus notes the aging battleship Oregon that once ran from the Pacific to the Atlantic in record time now earns first chance to take the cut-off through the canal due to its age.
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Oregon
Pacific
Atlantic
Seattle Argus
State finds $312,826.51 in unexpected legislative balances
The 1909 legislature's appropriations produced an unexpected return of $312,826.51 to the state. Savings are attributed to business methods in the Board of Control and routine practices cited by critics and supporters alike.
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Board of Contol
City considers improvement district plan for streets and sidewalks
A commentary argues the improvement district method suits the city's street and sidewalk upgrades and should be tried there as well.
Bloodless Company Moves Stir Donation Push
A distant quote notes the organization has relocated, promising to end the monthly sandheap ritual of donation. The line hints at reducing burdens for supporters while implying ongoing fundraising goals.
Plan for Attalia Junket Next Week Encouraged
The speaker advocates an immediate trip to Attalia while spirits are high and proposes taking the journey next week as a shared idea.
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Attalia
Nat Goodwin says Edna Goodrich lacks brains marriage proves it
Nat Goodwin asserts Edna Goodrich has no brains and claims her marriage vindicates the claim. The remark reflects a sharp personal accusation in a public exchange.
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Nat Goodwin
Edna Goodrich
Nat
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