Benton County Republicans Hold State Convention in Prosser
The Benton County Republican convention met in Prosser with full precinct representation except Horse Heaven. Officers named include chairman Andrew Brown and secretary L W Soth. Delegates to the State Convention were elected, and committees on credentials, rules, resolutions, and organization were formed. The body endorsed Taft for president and Wesley L. Jones for U.S. senator, urged pledges from legislative candidates to back the Republican nominee, and approved compulsory arbitration for labor disputes. The delegation organized after adjournment with T N Henry as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosser
Horse Heaven
T. H Cavanaugh
Andrew Brown
L. W. Soth
Scott Z. Henderson
W. C Travis
A. H Sasse
TE McCroskey
C R Harper
Geo E Finley
J F Lowry
H Rock
GH McCullough
G W Wills
HI H Humphrey
J F Wood
C O Kelso
JR MccKeavid
Lon Boyle
Frank Finn
Henry Patterson
H Vaullorn
WW Watson
JF Lowry
F Aswing
Committee On Permanent Organization
Charles Rock
HH Humphrey
Committee On Rules and Order of Business
Committee On Resolutions
Benton County
Lincoln
Melvily
Roosevelt
Party of Progress
William H
Wesley L. Jones
Congress
United States
G. McCullough
FA Swingle
Richland Notes From Town and Nearby Visits
Ric hland items recount oculist visit for S D Cannon in Tacoma, a Friday benefit dance for the town band, Miss Effie Tuttle’s Spokane trip, Rev J F Smith sermon in Kennewick hall, Pittsburgh native Litener buying land for development, Palmeter on sick list, Ed Sherman returning to Seattle after tract work, Mr and Mrs J Penn in Kennewick, Kreidler birth in Tacoma, James visits Horse Heaven, Muncey buys Amsbury residence, Mrs Amsbury seeks Tacoma treatment, W L Muncey learns of LD Clarke’s recovery in Moscow Idaho, high school vacation and May 16 play, Richland Nursery stock planting, Mrs James Penn visiting, J H James buys barber shop site, Fishing Club organized with 12 members, F Breithaupt manager and J P Lusher.
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Ht. B. Litener
Pittsburg
E. A. Palmeter
Ed Sherman
Seattle
Gertrude James
Ruth Amon
Heaven
L Muncey
L. A
Benton Water Co
Richland Nursery Company
James T Penn
Salem Ore
W KR Lambana
J H James
R. E. Kingsley
Columbia Ave
No Other Course Open Satire Advice On Shoes
A physician prescribes plain food and early nights after a bill sparks the patient’s reply that aligns with satire on medical and social manners. The note shifts to Swift style wit about gass and faces and ends with a casual tip to care for patent leather shoes using sweet oil or vaseline.
Church notices and obituaries in small-town bulletin
A local paper item lists Sunday School times and services for Baptist, Methodist, Congregational, and Episcopal churches, with notes on communion, quarterly conference, and Sunday afternoon ecumenical services. It also mentions a crate of strawberries shipped, visits by Dr Curtis M Egbert, a berry box thanks, and the death of the two-weeks old infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Leard with funeral by Rev Jon Wood and burial at Riverview Heights Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal
J. H. Wood
Walton Skipworth
Skipworth
Curtis M Egbert
Olympia
George Egbert
E Paul
Fred Leard
Jon Wood
Methodist Church
Riverview Heights
Witty Quip on Wives Studying Geology and Astronomy
A humorous exchange in Sketchy Bits features a husband reacting to his clever wife’s geology hobby and stone collection. He quips that astronomy would suit her as well since she cannot collect stars. The companion’s husband replies cheerfully that space offers a different outlet.
Strawberry Picker Recruitment for Seasonal Season
Notice seeks last year pickers to return and invites new applicants to work for balance with Frank Emigh in town. Apply promptly for the strawberry season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Emigh
Asparagus Welsh Rarebit Rounds with Egg
Lightly toast and butter whole-wheat bread rounds then top with asparagus spears cut fine. Salt paprika and Worcestershire sauce add flavor. Cover with grated American cheese and bake until melted but not browned. Serve immediately with a poached egg on each plate.
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New Idea Woman's Magazine
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Finley, Wash
Washington
Hanson & Rich
C. A. Lundy & Co
Anlso
Arnold
G. Faires
Was DI
Watson Bros
Kennewick, Washington
The
Kennewick
Lauren W. Soth
Courier Building
Second St
Wash
Official Paper
Taft, Jones, and Delares
Republican Party
F. J. Finn
T N Henry
WS Jenkins CO
Kelso
OL Hanson
E Jones
LE Johnson
Dr. Roward
C A Warner
F Campbell
G W Wilgus
C A Cartman
Scott Henderson
F A Swingle
M Cooper
H van Horn
T. N. Henry
L E Johnson
Benton
State Central Committee
Richland
S D Cannon
Tacoma
Effie Tuttle
Spokane
George and
John Tuttle
J. F. Smith
First Presbyterian Church of
Hall
J . Penn
Fred B. Kreidler
CW Weigel and Family
LA. Amsbury
W. L. Muncey
LD. Clarke
Moscow
Idaho
C. A Moss
Richland Fishing Club
F. Breithaupt
J P Lasher
Swift
Chas. H. Collins CO
Jesus
Chas. H.collins Co
Twin City Ice & Cold Storage Co
May
J. Forsythe Smith
C. E
John Chandler
New Brick School House
W.L Rowan
Episcopal
Congregational Church
Presbyterian Church
Lutheran
Brockman
Schenk
Burns & Hall
Responsibility
A. Bell
Kennewick, Wash
Strawberry Pickers
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