Fruit Growers Elect Strong Board At Annual Meeting
The Fruit Growers' Association met in the Clubroom January 18 to elect a board for the coming year. Directors chosen were James Johnston L A Peters G M Annis S T Godfrey E M Sly Christ Kruse and Fay F Dean with Dean as president and L V Peters as vice president. The group will meet again to finalize officers and set reporting for the stockholders meeting January 26 at 7 o clock. The association’s business last season totaled 25650 dollars, run on actual expenses with no dividends. stock shares were one dollar and the limit per member was 15 shares. There are 207 members on the books.
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Fruit Growers’ Association
Jas. A. Rose
James Johnston
L. A. Peters
G. M. Annis
S$. T. Godfrey
FE. M. Sly
Christ Kruse
Fay F. Dean
Alfalfa for Dairy Cows Feeds Boosts National Study Findings
A Wisconsin study led by D H Otis reports alfalfa hay sustains young dairy cows through winter and yields 1.25 to 1.5 pounds daily without milk. Alfalfa's digestible protein rivals bran, with four tons per acre providing 880 pounds of protein, lowering milk production costs and cash returns at stations range from 10 to 20 dollars per ton.
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D. H. Otis
University of Wisconsin
Otis
Lincoln closes at seven under new law
Lincoln loans must close at seven o clock each evening under Nebraska law. In Jateda a 65 000 population town has 25 sots. Observers note the seven o clock closing reduces wage waste for men needing funds for groceries and life’s necessities as the temperance cause advances slowly.
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Nebraska
Lincoln S
Jateda
Profit From Poultry on the Farm
Poultry costs and breeding practices are analyzed to show how farmers can profit from hens. Cornell data from 1902 suggests 9.2 cents feed per dozen eggs, while rising costs since then push yearly hen feeding by about 20 cents. Experts urge trap nests, selective breeding, and culling to raise laying rates and overall farm profitability.
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Cornell Experiment Station
POWER COMPANY PROGRES S IN YAKIMA VALLEY
The Yakima Valley Power Co resumes construction on its plant and transmission line after a delay due to cold weather. Crews bury underground cable by the river, brace a second boiler of 150 horsepower, and begin pole setting for a 60 foot transmission line. A 24 to 12 hour service starts April 1, with power for domestic use and manufacturing. Rate cards for power will be mailed February 1.
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Yakima Valley Power Co
Arrowsmith
North
Yakima
Andrus
Mabton Town Finances Show No Debt Yet Cash on Hand
Mabton reports no debts with $5500 cash in the treasurer and assets totaling $9000 as evidence of cautious town management. The remarks credit the gentlemen overseeing the town’s affairs for prudent handling.
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Mabton
McGregor Wins Influence in New Legislature Ranks
Speaker Meigs assigns B E McGregor as Irrigation and Arid Lands chair and member of four other committees. County man Cline of Sunnyside serves on Education Judiciary and Revenue and Taxation. McGregor backs local option law and Hanson anti race gambling bill.
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Meigs
B. E. McGregor
Cline
Sunnyside
Gregor
Hanson
Billy Sunday’s Evangelistic Work Lauded by Spokesman-Review
The Spokesman-Review praises Billy Sunday for zealous preaching that reaches many beyond standard missions. It notes his plain speak ing shames vice and inspires better lives while he accepts voluntary compensation after protracted tests in each city.
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Billy
Spokesman- Review
Sunday
Agrippa
Paul
Spokesman-Review
Obituary for Gladys Flynn of North Yakima
Gladys Flynn sixteen daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Flynn of North Yakima died Monday morning after a short illness. Mrs A Kolb was summoned by telephone by her brother Mr Flynn to assist and attend the funeral. Friends extend sympathy to the Flynn family recalling earlier Kennewick ties and Gladys health had seemed fine two weeks ago.
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Gladys Flynn
J. F. Flynn
North Yakima
A. Kolb
Mr. Flynn
Flynn
Kennewick
Mrs. Kolb
North
Yakima
Gladys
Nevlow and Zwanzig Wedding in Kennewick
At the Parsonage in Kennewick Washington on January 20 1909 Andrew Nevlow and Velma Zwanzig were joined in Holy Matrimony by L N B Anderson pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church. The groom, a real estate businessman and respected local citizen, and the bride daughter of ranchers Ben and Mrs Zwanzig, will honeymoon and reside in Kennewick upon return.
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Nevlow-Zwanzig
Kennewick
Washington
L. N. B. Anderson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Andrew Nevlow
Velma Zwanzig
Ben Zwanzig
Section Seven
The New Telephone Line to Horse Heaven Progress
The Grand View Telephone Company reports strong progress on the Horse Heaven line despite poor weather. A western division has twelve to fifteen phones installed and functioning, with patrons including Amon Bros and Fred Peed among others.
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Grand View Telephone Company
Horse Heaven
Amon Bros
Fred Peed
Victor Heberline
Harry Clodfelter
W. M. Butler
Carl Williams
Mark Potter
A. A. Edwards
A. E. Dague
W. E. Campbell
C. E. Nicosen
Emory Owens
8. FE. Walker
A. L. Shook
C. M. Bentley
Elijah Straub
Sleep deprivation harms the brain most, tests show
German physiologists report sleep deprivation mainly damages the brain while the body endures longer without food, concluding the brain bears the brunt of lack of rest.
Kennewick Horticulture Course Promoted by Local Resident
The Kennewick Courier reports a two week Horticulture course starting February 1 with lectures and lab work. The writer says the course will benefit fruit growers and aspiring entrants, noting low costs aside from railroad fare and weekly board from 4.70 to 6.00 dollars. He expects many locals to attend to boost regional expertise.
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Kennewick Courier
Kennewick
Rock Crusher Arrives for Benton County Works
The seven ton rock crusher purchased by Benton County Commissioners in Portland arrived Sunday for inspection. Made by Indiana Road Machine Co, it cost 1800 dollars. A steam road roller will power it, and the crusher is mounted on trucks to move between quarries as needed.
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Benton County
Portland
Indiana Road Machine Co
Transcontinental Rail Rates Offer $25 One Way to Pacific Northwest
Washington and Oregon citizens learn of a March to April rate program for one way travel from Kansas City Omaha St Paul Minneapolis Winnipeg and other towns to all mainline railroad points in Washington and Oregon. Chicago and St Louis fares are higher. The plan aims to attract settlers and boost local advertising urges widespread promotion and letters to friends encouraging travel to the Pacific Northwest.
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Washington
Oregon
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Winnipeg
Union
Chicago
St. Louis
United States
Pacific Northwest
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Fruit Ghoyers
Power Company Progress
Storland
Rock Crusher
RJADS
Middle West
Colt
Shanafelt & Sons
Foot Clothiers
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