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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
6
A Pittsburgh Dispatch account recalls early oil field moonlighting where rivals used nitroglycerin to shoot wells at night avoiding a patent holder. Dangers included misfires and two fatal accidents, one involving a Swedish moonlighter after his wedding, and another where a go devil misfire caused a devastating blast.
Henry Beach Needham reports in the Saturday Evening Post on the ceremonial burdens faced by American ambassadors abroad. The article outlines lavish court processions, required tips including a $200 pourboire, and the clash between official dignity and personal expense.
A Kansas Farmer article argues painting saves money by lengthening life of buildings by 25 to 50 percent and increasing resale value. Painted structures and even fences and tools last far longer, a claim illustrated with aging estimates. A separate humorous exchange and quotes from Boston Transcript and Bovee reflect the era in tone.
The Spokane Interstate Fair hosts a large poultry show with prize money near 1000 and 2000 birds entered. A new cat show debuts with diverse breeds while a four day kennel club event offers many cash prizes and trophies. An informal poultry convention is planned September 17 in the Congress Tent.
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