Advancing Kennewick Valley Strawberry Culture
A farmer advocates improved soil fertility using farm yard manure green manure and clover to boost Kennewick Valley strawberry yields. He emphasizes selecting vigorous young plants from reputable breeding and setting them 24 inches apart in spring, with careful cultivation and irrigation to avoid late ripening. He favors Clark Seedling as the superior variety for quality over quantity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Alaska
U. S
Kennewick Valley
Associaton
Clark
Keilog
North Coast railway work surges despite court cases
T A Noble leads a field survey crew from here to Parker siding along the reservation while contracts await court decisions on rights of way. Grading resumes across the valley with six contractors in the lower area and a Ringold bridge project set to begin this spring. Snow and floods caused delays but field forces grow, and N C work extends toward Connell with N P lines crossing later.
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T. A. Noble
North Coast Railway
Parker Siding
North Coast
Granger
Viey
Grandview
Columbia
Ringold
Ringold Bar
Connell
N. P
How to Treat Plants with Winter Sun and Tips
Practical notes on winter plant care advise opening doors for light, turning window plants to expose all sides to sun, and using a chicken wing feather as a brush for washing. A brief ad line offers Brown Leghorn eggs for hatching at 50 cents per dozen.
Northern Pacific plans right-of-way clash with North Coast
The Northern Pacific prepares a systematic attack on North Coast Railway rights of way along the line, assembling men and equipment in the valley since New Year. The railroad aims to seize a 20 acre tract south of Selah street in North Yakima to block North Coast access and connect with property values at stake. A railway man says crews will build car barns when spring opens, while a grading gang works west of Union Gap to hinder North Coast. A steam shovel at Relief is set for two months' work cutting and filling to facilitate log operations.
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Northern Pacific
N. P
Selah Street
Yakima
N.C
Union Gap
North Coast Railway
New Judicial Districts Planned Adams Benton Franklin
A joint judiciary committee recommends forming a new district from Adams Benton and Franklin, with Yakima and Kittitas counties placed in separate districts. W W Zent of Ritzville is likely to be appointed judge, with additional judges named by the Governor after bill passage. Also notes legislature last day for new bills and a Beach's Addition cottage for sale by E G Whitehead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Committee On Judiciary and
Adams, Benton
Franklin
Yakima County
Kittitas County
W. W. Zent
Ritzville
Big Contract Set For Power Plant At Priest Rapids
Earles and Joyce of Seattle secured the contract for the head works and power plant at Priest Rapids on the Columbia for the Hanford Irrigation and Power Company. The project runs about 300000 dollars with completion hoped in 1907. Allen and McKiver of Seattle handle earthwork for the main canal with 150 teams and 200 men on site.
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Earles & Joyce
Seattle
Priest Rapids
Columbia River
Hanford Irrigation and Power Company
Allen & McKiver
H. K. Owens
Allen & EcKiver
Local notices from Richland feature new barn work and celebrations
W L Muney brought five horses from Kennewick for use in the Richland livery barn and began a 34 by 50 feet barn. A surprise party honored Mrs Cox on her birthday with neighbors present for games and refreshments. H Bauchman bought land south of J Randal and started a residence for cultivation with poultry plans. North Coast survey progress noted by Engr Holly and a finished barn at the Lop yard for the Benton Water Co by Morrison and Garrett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Muney
Kennewick
Cox
J. H. James
Wim ‘Travis
W.R. Lamb
W. R. Morrison
May
Sair
Harry van Horn Avery
H. €. Bauchman
J. W. Randal
A. Garrett
Benton Water Company
Kennewick Owls Honor Hall Courtesy and Artisans Event
Kennewick Nest No 8 Brotherhood of Owls expresses thanks to the United Order of Artisans for the use of their hall on the eve of the Owls institution. The Ladies Aid announces a church entertainment on Friday March 8 with features and coordinators named. A notice seeks a man to run a 29 acre ranch in September on equal shares, Edward P. Fick contact.
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Kennewick Nest No
Brotherhood of Owl
United Order of Artisats
Order of Owls
Kennewick Nest
Brotherhood of Owls
United Order of Artisans
Jas. Crowell
H. E Baldwin
W. F. Lamson
The
Congregational Church
Mrs. Stauffer
Miss Vaughy
Miss Albright
Sev
N. C
Local Store Promotes Wide Selection of Household Goods
A local shop advertises a large line of plain and fancy Queensware Tin and Graniteware and hundreds of other useful household articles inviting customers to call and see.
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W. S. Haxton
Big Clark
R A. Simmons
Kiona
Wash
Clements Ranch
J B. Clements
Beach
E. G. Whitehead
Richland
From
the Advocate
Iveer Holly
Fuller & Roesch
Rapey
R Towels
Lurkish Fancy
Sultana
Kennelwood
W. G. King & Son
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