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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1907
Page
4
A Fortnightly Review piece argues the top hat as a universal attire symbol. It humorously imagines hats in Jerusalem deserts London parks and cow milking scenarios to question personal liberty and fashion’s democratic reach.
A humorous dialogue snippet shows Miss Gaysett asking Mr. Stopechin if he golf then he notes he plays twice a week with his man helping. The exchange captures light social banter and a golf reference in a 1920s page context.
Frederick G. Gilette files a contest against Charles F. Dooley's desert land entry 319 in Walla Walla Washington alleging insufficient improvements under the Desert Land Act and lack of irrigation work. Notice to appear May 16, 1907 before the Register and Receiver. publication ordered due to nonservice.
Harriet E Pass files a contest against Webster M Spencer entry No 356 made April 11 1903 for NW section 10 township 10 R 28 E alleging lack of qualified improvement and irrigation work. Hearing set for May 17 1907 before the Register and Receiver at the U S Land Office Walla Walla Washington. Publication ordered due to service difficulties.
John D McCarthy of Pasco Washington files contest against Desert Land Entry No 356 for NE section 10 township 10 R 28 EWM alleging insufficient improvement under the Desert Land Act and no irrigation project expenditure. Hearing set May 17 1907 before the Register and Receiver at the U S Land Office Walla Walla.
States Land Office in Walla Walla notes Glenburn Gard of Finley Wash has filed for final five year proof on Homestead Entry No 10 924 dated April 4 1902 for the southeast and west half of section 34 township 8 range 307 east Willamette meridian. Proof to be made before US Commissioner CT Ginzentanner at Pasco Wash on May 9 1907. Witnesses: Lake Walsh Richland Wash James I Dolson Kennewick Wash J R Fifer Finley Wash W Teawalt Finley Wash A J Gillis Register.
A. J. Millson at Paint Loma California reports intercepting a Washington D C to Pensacola Florida message and reads part of a Washington to Connecticut message. The new apparatus records transatlantic signals and transfers copies to officials at Mare Island California.
The regular teachers' examination will be held in the superior court room at Prosser May 9 10 and 11 1907 in Gilkey County Superintendent. FOR SALE A00 Finame of T kay and Black Cornish on grape roots of O L Hanson. EGGS For hatching Barred Rocks pens headed by covkerels unrelated to flock. Thus Hobdey. For nice fresh flowers for funerals decorations and weddings write or tele phone Spokane Florist Co Main 5 Spokane Wash.
Herbert F Thomas, contestant, files a contest against homestead entry No. 14082 by Edwin J Frohman for lots 1 23 and 4 in section 14 near Walla Walla Washington. Allegations include abandonment nonresidence failure to improve or cultivate except four acres plowed and fenced a small cabin empty with an old rusty store. Public publication ordered after due diligence for service.
G Mos returns from a distant posting and joins a poker event in progress. A local director lists expectations for the day as participants travel toward a final round.
Clara A. Gillette files a sufficient protest against Desert Land Entry No. 449 for land in section 2 to 10 R28 E WM. Richard H Steeley contestee is alleged to have failed to meet improvements, with no substantial work or proof since entry. Hearings set for May 16, 1907 at 1000 hours before the Register and Office in Walla Walla.
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