Which One Should Win Home Merchants Versus Catalogue Houses
The article argues home merchants outrun catalogue houses on quality price service and value to local institutions. It cites deceptive bait bargains and high costs as reasons for catalogue patrons, urging support for home businesses and local institutions. It also notes the National Irrigation congress call to meet in Portland August 21 to 24 with five sections led by eminent authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Merchant
National Irrigation Congress
Portland
United States
Congress
Notice to Contractors for District 76 School House
Sealed bids are invited for erecting a school house in District 76. Plans at Geo. E. Finley’s home in Kennewick. Bids must include a $1000 bond with two or more bondsmen. Plans due back within 24 hours. Building to be finished by September 1. Bids opened at 3:30 p m July 15 at Exchange Bank. Mail bids to the district clerk. board may reject all bids. Signed by L Hedington M Cooper E M Angell Clerks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Finley
Kennewick
Exchange Bank
Board of Directors
L. Hedington
M. Cooper
E. M. Angell
Quiet Fourth Observed in Kennewick Community
A quiet Fourth with a patriotic demonstration, no fires or accidents, and many residences festooned with flags. Residents traveled by wagon and buggy to river picnic spots and fishing grounds, with positive sentiment about the day and partial outing notes.
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Kennewick
Kennewick Band Celebrates Prosser Fourth and Local Events
The Kennewick band led Parades in Prosser and performed at Clements Grove July Fourth. Governor Mead attended, with Will Murray winning both Kennewick track events. Prosser beat North Yakima 7 to 4 in a ball game, while locals enjoyed picnics, fishing, and games. A new six day relay race with $1000 purse is planned at the Spokane Interstate Fair with entries encouraged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosser
Kennewick
Kenniewick
North Yakima
Jim Clements
Spokane
Robt. H. Cosgrove
Restaurant Change Seeks Bakery Trade Share
We the undersigned have this day bought out the American Restaurant and will conduct the same. We will operate a first class bakery in connection. We ask for a share of your trade J. G. SMITH. Mrs. B. B. LAMB Mrs. HATTIE WEBSTER.
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J. G. Smith
B. B. Lamb
Hattie Webster
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Awho
Irrigation Congress
Clements’ Grove
Yakima River
Rev. Dry
Mr. Sweet
Hansons
Pallisters
Bartlett
Miss Wotan
Tacoma
Mayor Sheppard
Marshal Glovers
Crntrils
Paines, Smiths
Eckmanns
Schivers and Johnsons
Section 7
Garden Tracts
B. G. Fuller
East Post Office
ST Paul & Tacoma Lumber CO
H. E. Baldwin
Columbia Avenue
W. R. Amon, H. S. Amon Bankers
C. F. Breithaupt
Cashier
Washington
Amon’s
Benton Water Company
Rosencranse
Amon & Amon
Columbia River
Benton
Benton County
Columbia
L. A. Amsbury
Rear of Exchange Bank
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