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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1909
Page
6
A fragmented line reads as a metaphor about independence and skill, noting easy reach on both sides and a self-driven stance. The speaker admires a person who paddles their own canoe, suggesting strong personal initiative.
In Benton County Washington letters of administration on the estate of Lucy Ann Thompkins deceased were granted April 7 1909. Creditors must present their claims with vouchers to DuHas W Tompkins administrator in Kennewick Washington within one year or be barred. Dated April 15 1909.
The piece argues that rising living standards have not brought greater happiness, noting increased personal crises and a frenzied rush to wealth. It calls for a slower, saner life and values beyond money, while affirming that most Americans still live sensibly. It ends with an advertising pitch for O. W. Rich and a Kennewick canal property deal.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver tablets to remove stomach trouble symptoms and Chamberlain's Cough remedy to relieve coughing and aid expectoration. It claims easy use and prompt, permanent cure.
Minnie Mae Lott of Kennewick Washington filed intent to prove up desert land entry No 568 for SSE and SE quadrant Section 34 Township 9 N Range 29 E Willamette Meridian. Public hearing before the U S Land Office at Walla Walla Washington on June 24 1909 with witnesses W T Mann L G Moore A H Wheaton and C F Lott of Kennewick Washington.
James Tomlin for the heirs of William T Tomlin of Moro Oregon files notice of intention to make final five year proof to claim land described in Section 10 Township 7 North Range 2 East Willamette Meridian. The hearing will be before the U.S. Land Office at Wallawalla Washington on June 18 1909 with witnesses James F. Irvin Archie L. Owens Louis Trimble and John M. Wroe of Kennewick Washington. A J Gillis Register. Not coal land.
Stephen E Walker of Kennewick Washington filed notice of intention to make final five years scribd on May 18 1909 before U S Commissioner F J Coad at Pasco Washington for NEM Sec 34 T7N R28E Willamette Meridian Homestead Entry 13078 Serial 01827 Witnesses Emory Owens E Nicoson A R Work A E Sweany all of Kennewick Washington Not coal land Register
The article extols rhubarb and celery for cleansing the blood and kidneys, notes lettuce cooling the blood, and praises young onions and asparagus as spring standbys. It offers practical cooking tips for rhubarb including boiling without water, cooling with sugar added hot, and using celery heart-stalks as an accompaniment.
Albert M. Luth of Kennewick Washington filed intent to make final proof on land described as 848W4 S½? SEE Section 22 Township 8N Range 29E WM. The proof is to be given before the Register and Receiver at Wallula Wallula Washington on June 29 1909. Witnesses are Edward Colland Alfred Amon Otho Campbell and Minnie Roberts all of Kennewick Washington. A. J. Gillis Register Not coal land.
Martin Holzhey heir of Joseph Holshey deceased of Severance Kansas filed notice of intention to make final five year proof on Lots 1 2 Section 6 Township 7 North Range 30 East Willamette Meridian. Witnesses named William Price William A Smalley Charley Rand John P Smalley all of Kennewick Washington. AJ Gillis Register.
George Egbert of Kennewick Washington filed intent to make final five year proof to establish his homestead claim for Sw4 Sec 20 Township 8 N Range 30 E Willamette Meridian. The proceeding occurs before the Register and Receiver at Walla Walla on June 9 1909 with witnesses H C Mitcham Frank Emigh B F Neel of Kennewick and WM Teawalt of Finley Washington.
Notice from Walla Walla Washington dated April 21 1909 states Thomas N Croft of The Dalles Oregon has filed intent to make final proof to establish his land claim for the Desert Land Entry No 563 in Willamette Meridian. The hearing will occur before the Register and Receiver at the U S Land Office in Walla Walla on the 11th day of May, with witnesses Charles Holder Henry Baverstock D H King and James Atchison listed.
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