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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1913
Page
2
D Beinhart, a farmer, reports four alfalfa cuttings in a year on a four acre patch producing about thirty-two tons. He expects a fifth cut to exceed a third of a full harvest. Professor Holden notes crops of this size showcase alfalfa potential.
The Third Annual Columbia River Valley Grape Carnival has passed into history and the executive committee is auditing accounts. Next week a detailed financial statement will be published and some outstanding bills have not yet been presented. Page three lists prize winners and reproductions of photographs of notable exhibits.
The piece lists carnival special prize winners led by A W Reese and E F Reese and notes Sieg Feucht wanger as shortest man. It lauds Kennewick’s Princess Theatre run by Mr. Baker, praising the high quality pictures, blue tinted curtain and steady projection, while urging patrons to read the printed advertisement.
The Valley of Death, on the island of Java, is a dangerous carbonic acid gas site with bones on the floor and no vegetation. In Kennewick, residents praise the River Valley Grape Carnival, organized by local citizens, highlighting supporting roles of Dr. Spaulding’s team, the women’s committees, and the Kennewick Band reorganization by C. L. Kimble.
The convention featured talks by G C Corbaley on the needs of the Upper Columbia and Capt S V Winslow on river traffic after the Celilo Canal. Wallace R Struble outlined Inland Empire resources exceeding three to one vs New England, predicting vast Pacific Northwest commerce and potential city growth.
The letter lauds the music, timely service, prompt business subscriptions, and a harmonious committee. It highlights the executive committee as always available and especially commends M. W. Mattecheck, the treasurer, for courteous counsel and attentive service, signed by W. R. Crawroorp.
The Carnival honors flowers and garden entries with firsts for Best Display Cut Flowers Largest and Best Display. Louis Haxton wins the clock from the O W R N Railroad for best general vegetable display. Ralph Dague wins the $25 Duroc Jersey Bear Pig from Meadowbrook Farm.
A county fair results list crowns winners across many categories. Louis Haxton takes second in hill of sweet potatoes while Emil Behrmann earns first in tomatoes with Martin Garber second. Ed Zwanzig leads in largest watermelon with Earl Anderson close behind.
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