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Newspaper

Kennewick Courier

Location

Kennewick, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1912

Page

4

Legal notices and district formation in Benton county

Public notices from Kennewick and Benton county Washington. Justice Court notices involve H A e filing against H Putnam and Margaret E 1910 goods sold claim $69.71. District formation hears livestock prohibition along Columbia River and N P Canal boundaries with multiple petitions approved by the Board of County Commissioners. An ordinance confirms Local Improvement District No 3 assessment roll for street improvements in Kennewick with parcels and benefitted amounts listed.

Sammons Justice Court of Kennewick Bovine Benton County Washington C. Staser Justice of the Peale A. Howe Pvs H. Putnam Margaret E. Ion Chas. Pu Ton H. Putnam Margaret Tham State of Washington Washingtoi Ockerby & Kolb Board of County Commissioners Renton County Columbia River W. M N. P. Canal N. W N. E S. W C. E. Shivers North Range al Pacific Irrigation Canal City of Kenck Do

Local Improvement Fund Created in Kennewick Ordinance

An ordinance establishes a Local Improvement Fund District No. TM to cover charges on property rolls. It takes effect five days after publication in Kennewick’s official newspaper. Passed July 2 1912, approved July 3 1912, signed by Mayor S. M. Locxerly and City Clerk T. J. Wiicurt.

Kennewick S. M. Locxerly

Notice of Original Assessment for Kennewick districts

J L Johnson city treasurer announces the assessment roll for Local Improvement District No 4 in Kennewick covering Menhinicks Addition Beachs Second and First Additions and surrounding lots. Assessments may be paid within 30 days without penalty or costs. unpaid portions may be divided into five annual installments at seven percent interest.

Menhinick Kennewick Beach Section 6 Township 8 North Range 30 Jefferson Street Jeffersons J. L. Johnson

Proposed Washington recall amendment to article one

Washington Secretary of State publishes proposed constitutional amendment to permit recalls. It details sections 33 and 34 allowing voters to recall any elected public officer other than state court judges, with petition requirements and a recall mechanism to be approved at the 1912 general election.

State of Washington Secretary of State State of Washington Sena

Combating Noxious Weeds in the Wheat Belt

State Experiment Station experts touring the central state outline weed control methods. They describe annuals and perennials, stressing seed prevention, shallow disks, timely plowing, and starving underground roots by regular cutting to deplete food reserves.

State Experiment Station Wheat Washington

Public recall amendment proposal for Washington constitution

The document outlines ballot wording for a proposed constitutional amendment adding sections 33 and 34 to article one to authorize recall and discharge of elective public officers and election of successors. It specifies voting tallies by official classes and ends with the oath by I M Howett at Olympia dated July 1, 1912.

State of Washington Olympia

Weed control by root food reserve in crops

The passage explains that weeds store food in roots and exhausting this supply conquers them. If shoots appear for even a few days, new food is produced to strengthen roots and reestablish growth, causing most failures in clean cultivation. Only farmers who keep weeds from emerging all season succeed in destroying them.

Jim Hill

What Consumers Pay And What Producers Receive

Last year farmers sold about 6 million dollars of produce, while consumers paid roughly 13 million dollars before costs. Over half of the consumer price goes to getting goods to buyers. Department of Agriculture figures show why farmers’ profits are small, with per item percentages of producer receipts across foods such as eggs, celery, strawberries, oranges, melons, potatoes, onions, and apples.

Department For Agriculture

How to Purify a Well

Dr. R E Buchanan from Iowa State College explains cleaning a stagnant well. Pump out water, scrub walls, add copper sulfate at one pound per thousand gallons, fill to near original depth after 24 hours, then pump again. Lime is an alternative but less effective. Copper sulfate can be added to scrub water though not essential.

R. E. Buchanan Department of Bacteriology Iowa State College

How to Make Money Out of Poultry and Eggs

In Farm and Fireside the poultry editor advises strict economy and quality controls to raise profits. Ten days before market, keep birds in a dark room and feed on whole corn. Careful dressing and packaging increase sale value, as looks influence buyers. Proper egg handling prevents chilling and loss, enabling higher prices.

Poultry Editor

Direct Egg Selling and Co op Ideas for Poultrymen

Advice to farmers on selling eggs directly to consumers or via a local market. Emphasizes strict quality, uniform stamping with farm name, forming neighbor cooperatives to ship eggs, and buying grain in bulk from mills to save costs and boost prices.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Legal Publications A. E. Verity T. J. Wiicurt I. M. Howett Firestone Hal. H. Cole Old National Bank Kennewick, Wash Lockerby & Kolb Attorneys-At-Law Bank of Kennewick Moulton & Henderson First National Bank F. M. Crosby C.M I. N. Mueller D. S. Brogunier International Bank DR. Rhynsburger Osteopath Koontz Hotel L. G. Spaulding Emigh-Howe Bld’g C. V. Delepine King Block Kennewick Lodge F.&a.m J. E. Webb Sec Afton Circle Women OF Woodcraft Masonic Hall Nina Niebel G. N Alice Pike Sec’y I. C. O. F. Kennewick Lodge No E. S. McDonald N. G R. G. Tripp W. F. Sonderman Fin Mae Sercombe W. M. G. H. Shanafelt Secy Lodge NO Knights of Pythias Visitin Brothers Invi H. F. Kennedy, Co C. J. A. Bellows, K. of Mls Annie Lilly Ge Alewee H. Lilly Co Seattle Harness Shop F. F. Beste WM. Lewtas Wash
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