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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1909
Page
6
A column of practical tips covers safer sleeping with light blankets and proper coverage, plus DIY closet hacks. It then guides making skirt hangers from webbing strips and broom handles, detailing construction and installation for efficient storage.
A collection of home economy instructions covers making arrowroot sauce for corn starch pudding, pruning prune pudding, and chilling molds. It also gives easy sleeve board craft from a bed slat, ironing shirtwaists with Turkish towels, quick oven baked potatoes, water-soaked potatoes to prevent staining, whipped gruel for patients, and venting kitchen odors by keeping a window slightly open.
A historical roundup enumerates maritime wrecks and railroad collapses with deaths, including the Duncarn wreck off Winuiu Island, the Amz near Port Taivoa, Loch Pins losses near Foster island, and the Juniata wreck on the Grand Bank. It records rail and mining disasters across the U.S. and Europe with numerous fatalities and injuries.
A chronicle lists numerous deadly fires and explosions from January to December, detailing theater collapses in Barnsley and Cleveland, mine blasts in Hanna Wyoming, a New York Parker building blaze, Portland fires, and other major losses. It notes prominent deaths including Dr. Gilman and Mrs. Howard, with broad regional impacts from London to New Orleans.
The text outlines resolutions for the year 1909 to continue progressive policies. It commits to fair means to merit continued confidence and to make the store attractive popular and profitable. It promises no customer will leave dissatisfied if possible and to use every honest merchandising effort in 1909 plans.
H M Ashbaugh and Co, Kennewick's leading store, maintains its prominence with wide selection, competitive prices, and steady local support. The retailer continues to emphasize customer service and neighborhood presence in the market.
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