City Council Deliberates on Streets and Buildings
The council in regular session with Mayor Johnson and councilmen present approved minutes. A marshal reported street work and arrests. the report was accepted. A road graveling experiment to the boat landing was noted. Amon's addition plat was rejected for street alignment. A committee was formed to select house sites and oversee erection. The Umion Hall was leased for one year at ten dollars monthly. A fire bell figures committee was named. A water and light regulations inquiry panel was created.
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Johnson
Bier
Kruse
Soth
Marshal
H. A. Hover
Amon
Coulsen
Umion
Seth
Dean
Prosser Sunnyside Canal Extension Bids Set
Joseph Jacobs of the U S Reclamation Service says work to enlarge and extend the Sunnyside Canal near Prosser will start after bids are opened and contract awarded. About 28 000 cubic yards of earth and rock to be excavated. bids open December 23. Details available from the North Yakima office.
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Joseph Jacobs
U.S. Reclamation Service
Courier
Sunnyside Canal
Prosser
United States Reclamation Service
North Yakima
Wash
Fourth annual stockmen convention in Spokane
The Washington State Live Stock association holds its Dec 18 19 meeting in Spokane Chamber of Commerce assembly room with speakers from Breeder's Gazette Cheyenne and National Wool Growers' Assn. Officials Rothrock Monroe and President Splawn chair sessions outlining livestock and market topics.
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Washington State Live Stock Association
Chamber of Commerce
Spokane
Joseph E. Wing
Breeder’s Gazette
Chicago
George L. Walker
Cheyenne
National Wool Growers’ Association
F. M. Rothrock
L. G. Monroe
A. J. Splawn
North Yakima
Northwest
E. E. Elliot
Pullman
Wash
C. W. Deming
U.S
D. B. Sheller
Wenatchee
L. MacLean
Spokane Canal Co
E. F. Benson
Prosser
S. B. Nelson
City Election Shows Near Full Voter Turnout
The city election Tuesday drew nearly all registered voters with 139 of 152 ballots cast. The caucus ticket swept every candidate as stickers aimed to unseat Crowell for Council and Knapp for Treasurer. The vote tally follows.
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Crowell
Knapp
Reasons for Postal Savings Banks
Postmaster General George W. L. Meyer urges establishing postal savings banks to promote thrift and provide a safe public deposit. He notes large immigrant funds flow abroad via money orders and argues US banks would keep money at home, benefiting national prosperity.
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George W. L. Meyer
Parcel post rate urges lift to eleven pounds
The postmaster general in his annual report urges raising the parcel post weight limit to 11 pounds for domestic mail while keeping foreign rates at 12 cents per pound. He notes past limits of three and four pounds and contrasts domestic and foreign handling with examples of 48 and 64 cent charges for two four pound parcels.
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United States
Chile
Peru
Ecuador
Bolivia
New York City
New York
Brick Yard Running in Kennewick Adds New Industry
The Columbia River Clay Co. began brick production this week and operates with six workers. The plant reports excellent quality brick and plans to hire more as demand grows. The new company broadens Kennewick's industrial base and is watched with community interest. Candies and fruits at the Kennewick Club.
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Columbia River Clay Co
Kennewick
Local Holiday Display Highlights Fresh Produce and Gifts
Readers see a display featuring sweet potatoes celery fancy Puyallup per bunch Happy Home Pie Pumpkin Peaches lemons and prune items with prices. The Xmas assortment includes Haviland china Pillow Tops and handkerchiefs as a standout in the city with items priced at 6c to 15c.
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Puyallup
New England
Haviland China
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Rose
Schlund
A. F. Brown
Richardson
Post Office Department
Italy
Austria- Hungary
Russia
Kennewick Club
Waltham
Jwl Elgin
Adj
P.S. Bartlett
Rockford
Elgin Or
Jwl Hamilton
Elgin Rockford
L R. Whitelock
Naval
Sallwool
China
King & Son
BIG Department Store
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