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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1907
Page
2
The issue of freight rate discrimination soon ends as traffic booms and railroads cannot meet demand. Rebates, once common, vanish not from law but from market conditions. Rail magnates may claim to have abolished discrimination as business peaks.
The 2 cent railroad fare bill was engrossed in the Missouri House by a unanimous vote after a one hour debate. It sets a 2 cent fare on all railroads except independent lines under 40 miles which may charge 3 cents per mile. Speaker Atkinson ordered strict gallery access rules to bar lobbyists during the debate.
The Benton County Republican cites an error in bond figures for the Treasurer’s $75,000 bond. It notes the premium paid to American Bonding was $262.50 and a lower bid for a $45 lens bond was rejected for form. Senator Kittredge calls the lumber trust the king of trust in restraint of trade.
320 acres of extra choice land under the Hanford ditch, now building, for sale in parts or as a whole at 35 dollars per acre. Contact H. L. Brynops at 503 Hinckley Block, Seattle.
The piece notes widespread annual ground rent of one red rose in eastern Pennsylvania churches and farm deeds dating to 1738. It details Manheim and Tulpehocken areas, Caspar Wistar land, and prominent 1902 observances with Philadelphia Wistar descendants receiving roses. It mentions John Page as a colonial land speculator and includes unrelated quotes about safety and economy.
FOR SALE A dozen young hens and Brown Leghorn roosters available. Brown Leghorn eggs set at 1 dollar for a setting of 15. Also asparagus roots for sale to ensure a sure crop. H Delepine and B Mayborne see section 7 261 for details.
Notice to contractors builders and all employers of carpenters that from March 1 1907 the Carpenters Local 1797 Kennewick Washington will demand a wage rate of 45 cents per hour with 9 hours constituting a day.
A vintage recipe card describes escalloped potatoes and escalloped onions. For potatoes, layer sliced potatoes with rolled crackers, butter, pepper, and salt, finish with crackers, pour in cream, and bake 45 minutes. For onions, boil sliced onions, layer with crackers, butter, salt, pepper, top with crackers, and add milk or water.
The notice states a price of $2.50 per 1000 for notes to owners with a six month term. It specifies eligibility for property owners and outlines the financial terms and duration of the note.
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