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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1906
Page
5
A summary of Kennewick and nearby areas reports a week of rain nearly a quarter of average, new bank construction progress, public notices and personal moves. Community updates include fires, farms, property trades, meetings, church events, and the arrival of new professionals and residents.
The second annual Teachers Institute will run November 19 to 23 at Prosser with a full morning and afternoon program published by Supt. J. W. Gilkey. The roster includes Prof. T. N. Henry Ex County Superintendent Thurston County Prof. Henry B. Dewey Deputy State Superintendent Prof. J. H. Morgan State Normal Ellensburg Prof. Geo Severance State College Prof. W. E. Wilson Ellensburg State Normal Prof. J. A. Jacobson Yakima County Miss Florence Albright Kennewick Prof. Oliphant Sunnyside. County attendance will be large and schools will be closed all week. The new high school building will be ready to move into when school resumes week after next.
The registration books for the town of Kennewick are now open and will remain open until 5 60 o clock pm on November 23, 1906. Clerk H M Ashbaugh signs the notice.
The Rev Irl R Hicks resumes publication of his popular Almanac for 1907 by demand. The splen did almanac is ready for sale by newsdealers or postpaid for 25 cents from Word and Works Publishing Co. 2201 Locust St St Louis Mo publishers of Word and Works. One Almanac accompanies each subscription.
In November 1901 Mrs. L. Cousins of Otterburn Michigan caught cold and suffered quinsy with swelling that hindered breathing. She used Chamberlain's Pain Balm which quickly eased pain and she recovered in two days. The balm is a fine liniment valued for sprains and swellings and is sold by Columbia Pharmacy.
Local merchants report repeated delays in oil shipments from Tacoma and Sound Cities. Freight bills show deliveries marked for shipment on October 31 but goods fail to arrive despite two weeks since transfer to carriers. Some merchants have waited over a week for items already logged as shipped. Frustration stems from long term NP service issues, prompting orders from Portland by boat to save time and cost.
The Bulletin notes a contested election outcome in Benton county with West End gains and Prosser defeat of Vertrees while questioning the supposed vindication. It contrasts east and west factions over candidates Hover Hamilton and Randell, suggesting party splits and strategic bolts influenced results.
Store ad boasts ripe strawberries in window and fall goods arrival. Promises samples, price comparisons, and wide selection. Urges shoppers to request items not on display and praises customer service and merit. Appeals to Kennewick residents to visit for woolen underwear and steady price advances.
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