Demonstration Train Opens With Fertilizer Talk In Kennewick
The Farmers and Fruit Growers Demonstration train from State College arrived on time and R W Thacher of the Washington Experiment Station spoke on fertilizer use and soil nutrition. He noted dried blood and potash as profitable inputs, with emphasis on strawberry ground and trees, while barnyard manure remained a strong alternative. Prof. Thornber demonstrated pruning of young trees, and Prof. Melander stressed irrigation and pest control methods before A H Hooker discussed the upcoming National Irrigation Congress in Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
R. W. Thatcher
Washington Experiment Station
Kennewick
W. S. Thornber
Thornber
Melander
Farmers Institute
A. H. Hooker
National Irrigation Congress
Spokane
Train Exhibit Illuminates Modern Farming Practices
A touring train, led by Supt. DeForce and General Agent Kennedy, visited to showcase orchard development stages and modern farming gear. Demonstrations included electric lighting via a gasoline dynamo and displays of fruit packing machinery, pruning devices, and Experiment Station bulletins for growers. The event aimed to aid Yakima Valley ranchers with practical farming insights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Valley
Supt
DeForce
Kennedy
Spokane
Jordon
Palouse
Shannon
Legislature closes with mixed record and local option debate
The biennial session ended with praise for some gains and criticism of liquor influence. Woman suffrage looms as a major issue, Finley Drainage district progress is noted, and local officials like McGregor and Cameron are highlighted for mixed stances on local option and horticultural measures. Fay F. Dean's Olympia influence is praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennewick
Horticultural Commissioners
Finley
McGregor
Altho
Fay F. Dean
Olympia
Cameron
Senate
Wisconsin Club Seeks Wisconsin Exiles Directory
The Wisconsin Club of Seattle calls for a directory listing all persons who formerly lived in Wisconsin and now reside in Washington. It aims to publish names with former Wisconsin addresses and current Washington addresses to help visitors at the Seattle Fair locate friends who moved from Wisconsin. Send details to C. M. Baxter, Secretary, Wisconsin Club, 1206 Alaska Building, Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Club of
Seattle
Washington
Wisconsin
Badger State
Seattle Fair
C. M. Baxter
Wisconsin Club
Alaska Building
School Improvements At Hover
The annual school election was held Saturday afternoon at the school house. About half of the voters of the district were present. D. S. Stuart was re elected as president of the board of directors. It was voted to bond the district for $2000 to expended in beautify ing the school grounds, in finishing and furnishing the upstairs rooms, installing a heat and water plant and making the present equipment for the schoolhouse more complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Stuart
Law Suit In Judge Staser Court
Charles Conway sued S S Darling for 22.10 in rent claiming improvements were made. The jury deliberated until 3 am and returned a verdict for Conway of 1.00 with costs against Darling. C Anderson represented the plaintiff and E L Kolb the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Conway
S.S. Darling
Yakima Valley to Attend Seventeenth National Irrigation Congress
The Yakima Valley plans a special train with district bands to Spokane for the Aug 9 14 Parade of the Irrigation Army. Delegates aim to attract visitors after the congress and showcase irrigation methods at the Agriculture Department led farm display near Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yakima Valley
National Irrigation Congress
Spokane
Irrigation Army
Toppenish
Board of Control
Congress
St. Louis
Chicago
Department of Agriculture
United States
President Taft
F. H. Newell
The
Reclamation Service
Gifford Pinchot
Prosser
School election yields two-term winners amid 308 vote count
The annual school election drew 308 ballots with 75 from women. Judge Rees and James Crowell led the races while Ingwall Smith and William Folsom trailed. Mr. Smith’s term and Mr. Annis’ two year term were established to replace resignations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rees
Jas. Crowell
Ingwall Smith
Wm. Folsom
Mr. Smith
Mr. Annis
T. Laird
Finley Bachelors Club Dance Set Friday Night
The Finley Bachelors Club plans a dance Friday evening in the new hall. The club’s reputation as entertainers promises an enjoyable time for all Lettie attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley Bachelors Club
County Board of Education Appointed for 1909 Term
The Board of County Commissioners appointed Soth of Kennewick Strandwold of Prosser Houston of Prosser Beulah Church of Kennewick Annie Goff as the County Board of Education for 1909. They will select textbooks and circulating library books and urge boards to use the traveling library for pupil reading and acquire reference works. A small county library levy of one tenth of a mill funds these efforts. The members serve without salary. the first two named begin their second term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
County Board of Education
LL. We. Soth
Kennewick
Olaf Strandwold
Prosser
E. C. Houston
Beulah Church
Annie Goff
Board of Commissioners
Board of Education
Grand Opening Ball at Finley Hall Friday
The Grand Opening Ball in the new Finley Hall will be held Friday evening the 26th with the Keniewick Orchestra providing music. After the dance a supper will be served for one dollar ticket price with supper extra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finley Hall
Keniiewick Orchestra
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kennewick Cemetery Association
Presbyterian Church
Board of Trustees
L. W. Soth
G. Garber
F. M. Crosby
E. R. Carnahan
Thomas McKain
Joel Pack
J. B. Rose
C. O. Anderson
Hover
Department of Public Works
Albuquerque
N. M
C. L. Holcomb
C. H. Punam
T. A. Melvin
Phe ‘“Poggery
Togg
Shanafelt & Sons
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