Parade and Sports Program for Independence Day Event
The program lists a parade on principal streets led by the band with Liberty Car and decorated equipages, a welcome by Mayor Edward Sheppard, a male chorus, reading of the Declaration of Independence by Rev H M Bartlett, and an oration by Win Snape. It Also details sports events for youth and adults, pony and horse races, a sack race, potato race, three legged race, dashes, cross country, and a bronco busting contest. Entries close by 11 o'clock July 4. Horse races require five entrants and three starters with a 10 percent entrance fee added to purses.
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Liberty Car
Block Production Speeds Up At Local Cement Plant
The Concrete Construction Co in the west end reports rapid block output with a new American Hydraulic Stone Co machine. Experienced crews have cast up to 450 blocks per day, using doubled pressure via two ends. 251 blocks created in 24 hours so far. Superintendent Swingle showcases devices to streamline materials handling and transport. first blocks to walls soon as foundation finishes. Meanwhile rural May route near 24 miles long gains 108 signatures. Prosser travelers defeat Kennewick 12 to 8. upcoming matches and gallery ads noted.
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Concrete Construction Co
American Hydraulic Stone Co
Swingle
Commssion
C.H. Putnam
Benson Sues Boardman Over Water Suit
E F Benson files a libel suit for 1000000 damages against E L Boardman of the Prosser Bulletin. The action stems from a factional war at the county seat over a statement about the city water supply claiming it is unfit for use.
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E. F. Benson
E. L. Boardman
Prosser Bulletin
North Coast Sues Northern Pacific Over Land Right of Way
The North Coast Railway Co filed a condemnation suit in superior court at North Yakima against the Northern Pacific Railway over lands in southern North Yakima. President Strahorn sought settlement without court action but failed to gain satisfaction. The steamer W R Todd suffered paddle board damage near Pasco, delaying travel until repairs were completed. the boat then proceeded to Richland. Typewriter paper offered at the Courier office.
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The
North Coast Railway Co
Northern Pacific Railway
North Yakima
Strahorn
N. P
W. R. Todd
Pasco
Diniher
Richland
Dentist Dr. Lamson Opens Modern Kennewick Office
Dentist W F Lamson announces permanent location in Kennewick Pallister Building. He offers complete dental care including crown and bridge work with all work guaranteed and city prices. Teeth extracted without pain. Free examination and consultation.
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W. F. Lamson
Kennewick
Pallister
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Yakima and
Third Streets
C. O. Anderson
Edw
Sheppard
Rev. H. M. Bartlett
Bertha S. Tripp
Snape
Program OF Sports
Bae
Prosser Travelers
Prosser
Travelers
Prosser Boys
Greenberg
J. Barham
Prosser Slabman
Tupp
Smith
Lind
Allen & Morefield’s
Benson
Boardman
North Coast
Sues N. P
Edward Sheppard
Columbia Pharmacy
St. Paul & Tacoma Lumber Co
A. Rasmussen
H. E. Baldwin
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