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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1907
Page
3
The piece explains arid and semi arid lands, the potential for reclamation, and the Campbell dry farming method. It details soil treatments, crust destruction by harrowing, fall or spring plowing, and moisture conservation to yield 30 to 40 bushels of wheat per acre every other year under 12 inches of rainfall.
The Department of Agriculture issues a bulletin dated April 27, 1907, detailing swallows value as insect eaters and their role in the cotton boll weevil war in the South. It urges protecting swallows nationwide to boost their Southward migration and notes 38 weevil feeders including barn bank cliff and Martin swallows.
Herbert I. Thomas files a contest against Edwin J. Frohman for lots 1 2 3 4 in section MH R28 EWM. The land is mostly wild with four acres plowed and fenced and a small empty cabin. A public notice is issued due to inability to serve personally, scheduling a hearing for June 7, 1907 at the U.S. Land Office in Walla Walla.
United States Land Office in Walla Walla Washington issues a contest against Desert Land entry No 358 by Mayford C Barnes assigned to William M Spencer. Effie Tuttle filed a sufficient affidavit alleging lack of expenditure on improvements and reclamation since entry and limited actual work. Publication ordered for June 13, 1907 with notice by publication due to inability to effect personal service.
William A Haynes Sr of Kennewick Washington filed intent to make final proof for Homestead Entry No 14266 dated August 23 1905 section 32 township 7 north range 29 east Willamette meridian. Proof scheduled before Register A J Gillis at Walla Walla June 12 1907. Witnesses Wiley Barnett Milan Barnett A L Owens John M Arce of Kennewick Washington.
Department of the Interior Land Office Walla Walla announces Chares E. Lum Jr of Kennewick Washington will submit final commutation proof for Homestead Entry No 8059 made April 18 1900 for the west half of the southeast quarter and the new award lot 1 section 30 township 29 east Willamette Meridian. Proof to be made before Register and Receiver June 26 1907 with witnesses William Martin Lilburn Moore William F Martin of Kennewick and C E Lum Sr of North Yakima Washington.
Thomas Coeman takes up an estray white stallion aged five with F brand on the left side and a wire cut on the right front leg. The horse will be sold to the highest cash bidder on June 4, 1997 at 2 pm at the ranch east of Horse Heaven P O Wash unless the owner proves title and pays charges. W S Jenkins, Co. Auditor.
Notice states Candy Kitchen is closed for the present and that orders for all kinds of candy salted almonds and peanuts are being taken by Mrs. Eloise Hotcomb with Pioue 484 listed.
Plans and bids requested by May 10 1907 for a four room two story frame school building with second story partial completion. Right to reject any bids reserved Willis Blackman Hover Wash.
The article warns that rheumatism has been unusually prevalent this winter and may trigger muscular rheumatism. It notes no joint swelling, milder but still disabling pain, and recommends rest and frequent use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm with gentle massage. The piece also advertises Chamberlain's balm at Columbia Pharmacy. It mentions Parker alarm clocks sold at Whitelock's.
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