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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
4
Barrett Wendell notes the high quality of secular instruction in French schools, citing a class of French workers' sons excelling in English and debating precise word meanings. Other items cover a Chinese laundryman’s wit, tetanus origins, an Italian organ grinder case, gambling critique, the waltz history, and a dog story from Columbus.
A wife learns housekeeping quickly, a husband praises her progress, and a joke about rubber gloves reflects domestic labor norms. The quotes contrast playful sentiment from Puck with the New York Press on a wife doing chores while her partner cleans the floors.
The Kansas City Times quotes a judge joking that a forger wasn’t convicted after he swallowed his forged document. The exchange highlights courtroom wit as the case drew public attention.
A collage of brief quotes about education gender roles and resolve A boy defends his learning and a woman seeks a drivable horse Mrs Hoyle and Mr Boyle are noted for their manners a man may act boldly or not at all The New York Press and Gilpin provide the surrounding commentary
Two historical notes describe Puritan preachers using an hour glass during long sermons with humorous interruptions. The piece also notes Thomas Holme as Philadelphia’s surveyor general who laid out the gridiron plan, while Penn controlled the land and Holme’s descendants remain in the city.
A woman seeks divorce over a hat bought after twenty five years of marriage. A quippy remark ponders if any hat remains to “get on straight.” Also quotes Georges Touchard on social duty and a tramp’s reply about luck and finding work.
The Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency certifies that the First National Bank of Kennewick Washington has complied with federal law and is authorized to commence banking. Deputy Comptroller Thomas P. Kane signs the document dated November 25 1907 with the office seal affixed.
In Benton County Washington notices letters of administration with the will annexed were granted to Henry D Sweet on November 20 1907. Creditors must file claims with vouchers at Kennewick Washington within one year from the notice date or be barred. Dated Kennewick Washington December 27 1907. Administrator Henry D Sweet.
Land office notice for Charles M. Bentley of Kennewick to prove homestead entry 11944 with witnesses H D Clodfelter Mark Potter S A Tucker and Carl Williame by Feb 14 1908 at Walla Walla Also notice to creditors for Angrim Evenson estate in Kennewick Washington requiring claims within one year from Nov 15 1907 filed by administrator Ole Evenson and attorney Fay F Dean
Department of the Interior notice from Walla Walla dated Dec 30 1907 states Peter Storland of Kennewick Washington filed for final five year proof on Homestead Entry No 11969 for E4 W4 and Lots 6 7 Section 6 Township 7 North Range 29 East with proof to be made Feb 31 1908 before the Register and Receiver. Witnesses Emory Owens C E Nicosen Albert W Robertson Charles E Lum all of Kennewick Washington A B Gillis Register also notes David W McCoy of Kennewick filed for final five year proof on Homestead Entry No 11954 for the northeast quarter Section 32 Township 7 North Range 28 East WM with proof Feb 27 1908 before the Register and Receiver at Walla Walla Washington. Witnesses C A Lundy James Pointer Mary E Dodge Emory Owens all of Kennewick Washington.
A fragmented notice set shows residents planning yard work and store visits while families and local figures like W.S. and J.G. appear in brief mentions. It references Miss f la gripp V.s. leasing and homesteads, a river event, and early week visits, with family ties and local names recurring.
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