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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
2
A fresh carload of seed potatoes has arrived for the Hamilton Supply Co. The notice advertises a two seated hack offered cheap in trade for a cow, with the address listed as Courier.
The Portland hog market has risen from 7.75 to 8.15 per 100 pounds for suitable fat hogs with packers reporting near zero supply. Oregon and Washington offer strong prices to growers as hogs become a key mortgage lifter for farmers in the Northwest.
The piece argues that farming must adopt business methods and forethought similar to urban enterprises. It warns that without disciplined methods and economy farming cannot be profitable, noting the era of relying on ignorant, slipshod practices has ended.
A country resident finds beekeeping a pleasant profitable occupation for women. It needs small capital and knowledge of bee habits to care for them and achieve good results. One beekeeper reports twelve hundred dollars yearly income starting from two hives.
Eastern Benton County records from June 14 to 19 show multiple deeds and contracts. Notable items include Amy K Harvey to Hover Land Co with 564 acres. Yakima Company to Lower Yakima Irrig Co across several fractional lots. A F Hills et ux to Charles F Loyd with 5 000. James A Rose to Hazel L Kold Lots and Block 1 Menhinick addition. Edwards to F Alen with perpetual water right. Benton County Irrig Co to C L Petherbridge tracts 5 Plymouth 5.68 acres. N P1 to Geo E Finley land and water deed. Lower Yakima Irrig Co to C A Pavey 20 acres. Coffin Bros to A J Johnson et al Lot 14. Ralph P Reed to Wm E Reed 5 acres. N P I Co to Eddy H Waters 40 acres.
The Drovers' Telegram reports A. Frydendall of near Bellaire Kaw sold a carload of hogs raised on alfalfa for just over $1000. The Danish immigrant, 18 years in Kansas, built a 320 acre farm and praises hograising profits after relying on alfalfa and limited corn during summer.
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